Chemicals Archives - Page 2 of 16

UK scientists develop world’s first molecular robot

An artist's impression of the robot manipulating a molecule. Image courtesy of the University of Manchester.

Posted on 3 Oct 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

A team of UK scientists has become the first in the world to build a functional robot able to work at a molecular scale.

Researchers build non-explosive lithium battery

One of the experimental aqueous lithium-ion batteries. Image courtesy of US Army Laboratory.

Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US researchers have developed a new kind of lithium-ion battery which cannot catch on fire or explode when stressed.

AkzoNobel opens £100m paint factory of the future

The Ashington plant uses a variety of renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic (PV) cells and a biomass boiler – image courtesy of AkzoNobel.

Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Global paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel has today officially unveiled what it describes as the "world’s most advanced and sustainable paint factory”, in Ashington, North East England.

BASF expands in 3D printing with new acquisition

A 3D printer uses filament to fabricate and object. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Z22.

Posted on 22 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

German chemicals manufacturer BASF announced last week that it will acquire 3D printing company Innofil3D.

Trump kills Manufacturing Council as CEOs pull out

Trump campaigned extensively on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will end his Manufacturing Council after a number of high-profile CEOs pulled out.

Australia considering mandatory national battery recycling scheme

Posted on 28 Jul 2017 by Tim Brown

Australia's Environment Ministers resolved today to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries.

Speciality chemical firm pours €100m into digitalisation

The substantial investment in digitalisation will support the exploration of new business models, solutions and services for customer, alongside upskilling and training staff – image courtesy of Evonik.

Posted on 6 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson

One of the world’s leading speciality chemicals companies, Evonik, has announced a €100m investment in digitalisation and has entered a strategic partnership with IBM and Germany’s Duisburg-Essen University.

New study links pesticides to bee decline

Certain pesticides were found to harm the reproductive success of bee colonies. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Waugsberg.

Posted on 2 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

A European study into the effects of pesticides on bee colonies has shown a conclusive link between the use of certain chemicals and bee population decline.

Tech experts urge manufacturers to adopt common B2C technology to avoid disappointing customers

B2C technology is increasingly being incorportated into B2B commerce and manufacturers are urged not to miss the opportunity - image courtesy of APS.

Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer

Thanks to the internet, modern e-commerce has drastically altered the way manufacturers interact with their client’s during the sales process.

What is a digital twin?

A digital twins is a computerised versions of a physical asset, data from sensors in the real world can be inputted in to the twin to create simulations - image courtesy of APS

Posted on 15 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 and 4IR are terms that are becoming commonplace in manufacturing. Now that these terms are accepted, a new wave of technical turns of phrase have been born.