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High-Performing Polycarbonate Films from Bayer MaterialScience Meet Demands of Sophisticated Security and ID Card Market
Security and ID cards are becoming increasingly more sophisticated. But incorporating cutting-edge features requires high-performing materials that can meet the market’s demanding requirements. Bayer MaterialScience is one of the world’s leading suppliers of polycarbonate films for... - May 15, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Give Your Cosmetic, Skin Care and Hair Care Formulations Star Appeal with Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience
As fashion meets function, consumers hold their hair care, skin care and cosmetic products to increasingly high standards. They desire hair products that provide strong hold, enabling them to create the latest styles, without stickiness. Cosmetics need to look good and be water resistant, allowing... - May 14, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Raw Materials for Coatings Offer Industrial Strength, Customizable Formulation
The industrial market is increasingly looking for high-performance, sustainable coatings to protect its assets. The versatility of ultraviolet- (UV) cured waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) from Bayer MaterialScience LLC is just one reason they are ideally suited for applications such as... - May 14, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Flame Control Coatings Announces Launch of Thermal Barrier Coating for Spray Polyurethane Foam
Flame Control Coatings has announced the launch for Flame Control 60-60A Thermal Barrier for Spray Polyurethane Foam. 60-60A is a thin film intumescent coating that will was tested to NFPA 286 standards. This coating is approved for use in spaces where building codes call for the spray foam insulation to be separated by a 15-minute thermal barrier. - May 07, 2014 - Flame Control Coatings
Making Material Considerations Stick in Automotive Lightweighting with Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience
Joining mixed materials is a significant challenge for automakers as they deploy new material combinations to help reduce vehicle component weight. Lightweight, multi-material vehicles require bonding technologies to handle a diverse material mix. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed raw... - April 30, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Clear, High-Flow Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience Provides Fast Color Recovery, Property Retention in Medical Devices
No one disputes that supply chains are fast today and the healthcare sector is no exception. To help handle the increasing number of patients visiting doctors or clinics, healthcare providers have decreased the lead time between sterilization and use in the clinic. While the color-recovery of... - April 30, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
SAPICI, Liberty Chemicals and Galactic Jointly Develop New Formulations of Water-based Paints for Wood Coating
The new formulations combine strong environmental sustainability and high technical characteristics. Final products for wood surfaces treatment without toxic emissions and performance aligned to the traditional coalescent-based formulations. - April 30, 2014 - SAPICI
Aculon NanoClear Stencil NanoCoating Solution for Stencils Wins NPI Award
Aculon, Inc’s innovative stencil nanocoating - NanoClear - utilizing Aculon’s repellent SAMP treatment has won the 2014 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award from Circuits Assembly in the Screen/Stencil Printing Pheripherals/Conusumables category. - April 29, 2014 - Aculon Inc
Students’ Robots Battle It Out in New Arena Made of Makrolon® Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience
For years it’s been said that robots are the way of the future. In southwestern Pennsylvania, robots are helping to create a workforce development program for the future. The Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ program strives to open high school students’ eyes to potential careers in the... - April 28, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Storefronts Shine Bright with Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Sheet for Channel Letters and Signage Applications
Companies are looking for a way to stand apart from the competition. Like a signpost in a strange land, channel letters and signage applications using polycarbonate sheet from Bayer MaterialScience LLC can help light up interest in a business and attract customers. Creating an eye-catching sign is... - April 25, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Intertronics Introduce New Phoseon FireEdge UV LED Cure Devices
The new environmentally friendly air cooled Phoseon FireEdge UV LED cure range from Intertronics targets the pinning and curing of adhesives, coatings and inks with high peak irradiance up to 5 W/cm2 and small form factor. - April 24, 2014 - Intertronics
Hernon Manufacturing Attends FIDAE Trade Exhibition in Chile
Central Florida adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturer attends International Aerospace and Defense Fair in Latin America. - April 18, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Low-VOC Formulations for Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialsScience Offer High-Performance Properties to Protect Diverse Surfaces
Productivity, sustainability and quality are key drivers in the coatings industry today. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed raw materials and technologies that provide coating professionals high-performance solutions to protect diverse surfaces. Mike Jeffries, field technical service manager,... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CircuitWorks Flux Dispensing Pens/Syringes and Flux Removal Pens from Intertronics
Flux dispensing pens/syringes and flux removal pens from Intertronics for electronic prototyping, rework and repair of circuit boards. - April 09, 2014 - Intertronics
Bayer MaterialScience Wows with Inside Look at the Wonderful World of Coatings
Each and every coating application has its own requirements for design, durability and meeting regulations. From inside the homes where we live, to the vehicles we drive, the railcars that transport our goods, and the buildings in which we work, coatings play an important role in not only... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
High-Solids Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Comfortable Feel, Improved Efficiency for Textile Coatings
For many years, polyurethane coatings have been applied to various fabrics to enhance their functionality, such as chemical and stain resistance, durability, and wind and waterproofness. Increasingly, textile companies are requesting resins with non-solvent formulations that offer high-performance... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Raw Materials Help Polyurethane Coatings with Improved Weatherability
When evaluating coatings for industrial maintenance applications, asset protection is a top priority. Yet, methods for re-creating real-world conditions in the lab, such as accelerated weathering, do not necessarily predict performance in the field. This is due to the difficulty in simulating... - April 07, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Novagard Solutions Announces the Introduction of Foam Fix® PVC Foam Products
In conjunction with the Gasketing Fabricators Association’s Gasketing/Converting Exposition in Orlando, Florida, Novagard Solutions has announced today the introduction of a newly redesigned single or double sided adhesive liner to PVC foam products under the product family name of Foam Fix. - April 03, 2014 - Novagard Solutions
New Flowplus Pressure Monitor from Intertronics Features Universal Luer-Lock System
The new Flowplus16 from Intertronics is a high precision fluid pressure monitor device designed to fit medical device criteria by including the standardised Luer-Lock connector system which enables equipment manufacturers to combine almost all related devices with each other, including syringes, drain tubes, infusion tubes, catheters, injection needles and similar. - March 27, 2014 - Intertronics
High-Performance Polyurea and Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Deliver Fast Return to Service, Excellent Aesthetics, Durability
Building and construction professionals are looking for suitable materials that meet requirements for low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and offer high-performance properties. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed solutions for polyurethane and polyurea coatings based on its raw materials... - March 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CircuitWorks® Silver and Nickel Conductive Pens from Intertronics Make Instant Conductive Tracks on Circuit Boards
The CircuitWorks® range of conductive ink pens from Intertronics instantly create silver or nickel conductive tracks on rigid or flexible circuit boards and will be of benefit to engineers and technicians in the electronic manufacturing and repair industries. - March 14, 2014 - Intertronics
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Aniline Facility
Latest investment fully integrates Baytown facility along the MDI value chain, reinforces Bayer’s ongoing commitment to the North American polyurethane industry. - March 05, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Low-VOC Waterborne Technology Enables Primer Coating with Excellent Adhesion
Successfully painting traditionally difficult-to-coat substrates used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications is now much easier due to a Bayer MaterialScience LLC advance in waterborne primer coating raw material technology. Primers built on this new Bayer technology offer... - March 03, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Improved Performance of Low-VOC, 2K Waterborne Technology from Bayer MaterialScience Broadens Use
Tighter government regulations and consumer demand are driving interest for coatings that offer low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and lower odor. The challenge has been to make a low-VOC, low-odor paint system that offers the performance properties of a two-component solventborne polyurethane... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Illuminating a Path for High-Performance LED Lighting: Bayer MaterialScience Plastics Help Optimize Function and Benefits of LED Luminaires
The LED revolution is upon us. LED lighting is becoming the preferred lighting choice in nearly every setting, including where we live, work and play. Its success is driven by several factors: LED lighting appeals to consumers and other end users seeking a more energy-efficient lighting option... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Built for Safety: Impact-Resistant Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Helps Protect Operators of Heavy-Duty Equipment
Tree limbs, rocks, mud or other debris are just a few of the dangers operators of heavy-duty equipment may face during a typical day at the “office.” Replacing glass operator cab windows with tough, durable polycarbonate glazing in construction, forestry, agricultural or other types of... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Radiometer from Intertronics Simplifies Validating and Monitoring of Critical UV-Curing Processes
The new ACCU-CAL™ 150 from Intertronics is a simple to use radiometer which offers accurate, repeatable measurement of UV light, and simplifies both validation and monitoring of critical UV-curing processes. - February 27, 2014 - Intertronics
Bayer MaterialScience Material Innovations Help Improve Wound Care
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces a polyurethane-based adhesive based on its Baymedix® A raw material is now available in the United States. Targeted for skin adherence in wound care and biosensor applications, this skin-friendly adhesive offers adjustable adhesive strengths,... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Nautical Coatings Unveils New Epoxy System
Just launched into the world of boating maintenance is Sea Hawk’s new Hawk System, manufactured by Sea Hawk Paints, a division of New Nautical Coatings, Inc. It is a state-of-the-art system for building and repairing boats, planes, surfboards, canoes, and many other substrates. The Hawk... - February 26, 2014 - Sea Hawk Paints
Polycarbonate Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Ideal for a Wide Range of LED Lighting Needs
One-size-fits-all, standard lighting is a thing of the past. Instead, lighting today is available in every shape and size, giving consumers more choices than ever before. In addition to styling, consumers are also looking for lighting options that are durable and energy efficient, while serving a... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Help Rapid-Curing Polyaspartic Coatings Increase Productivity, Offer High Performance
Building and construction professionals want coatings that protect substrates such as metal and concrete without a time-consuming drying process that delays fabrication schedules. Rapid-curing polyaspartic coatings using Bayer MaterialScience LLC raw materials provide increased productivity while... - February 24, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New UV Cure Optical Display Adhesives from Intertronics Offer Crystal Clear Non-Yellowing Bonds
These light-curable optical display bonding adhesives from Intertronics are designed for touch panel assembly including bonding flat panel displays, LCD screens, tablets, outdoor kiosks, navigation systems, liquid crystal displays, kiosk panels, mobile phones, and smart connected devices. - February 14, 2014 - Intertronics
New Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Blend Packs a Protective Punch
Increased chemical resistance helps combat risk of hospital-acquired infections - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Quick Fix: Bone Fixation Device Utilizing High-Strength, Biocompatible Polycarbonate from Bayer Materialscience Helps Speed Patient Recovery
Medical device manufacturers are developing products that are less invasive, contribute to faster medical procedures and help speed patient recovery. To accomplish this, they are increasingly utilizing advanced, biocompatible thermoplastics in their medical devices. The Super Staple™... - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
High-Performance Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Numerous Advantages
Helping ensure workers maintain a safe and healthy work environment is among the key benefits of proper handling and use of polyurethane coatings. - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Advanced Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Play Important Role in Bringing Lifesaving Medical Solutions to Market
Today, more than ever, people seem to always be on the move… reluctant to slow down, even when medical treatment is needed. Medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recognize this by developing products that will help patients get back on their feet more quickly, and by... - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Talk of the Town: Residential Garage Floor with Bayer Materialscience High Durability Polyaspartic Coating Has Neighbors Talking
Durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with ultra-low VOCs offer minimal downtime and faster return to service - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Bayer MaterialScience LLC 2K Polyurethane Coating Formulations Withstand Harsh Conditions
Durable, high-performance coatings well-suited to pipeline applications - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CircuitWorks Pen and Syringe Format Circuit Board Repair and Prototyping Materials, Ex-Stock from Intertronics
Intertronics has launched the CircuitWorks range of PCB rework, repair and prototyping materials which come in convenient and easy to use formats. The valved pen and syringe delivery systems enable developers, technicians, installers and servicing engineers to carry out small area electronics repair. - January 31, 2014 - Intertronics
Worry-free Charging on the Road or at Home with Bayer MaterialScience and ChargePoint’s CT4021 Bollard Dual Charging Station
Charging station features impact-resistant, flame retardant Makrolon® polycarbonate grades from Bayer - January 30, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manufacturing Installs Ammunition Sealant Dispensing System at Sellier and Bellot
Hernon’s custom Ammunition Sealant Dispensing System reduces production costs, saves time while increasing accuracy and quality of finished products - January 27, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Hernon Manufacturing Receives Patent for Bullet Tip Identification Process
Central Florida manufacturer’s newly patented invention offers bullet tip identification while avoiding conventional drawbacks. - January 26, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Trijicon Offers Cerakote™ Finish on Select ACOG®, Reflex and RMR® Models for 2014
New for 2014, Trijicon has introduced a selection of ACOG, Reflex and RMR models featuring Cerakote™ finishes. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood surfaces. This versatile finish is becoming a popular option for high-quality firearms... - January 24, 2014 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Bayer Spray Foam Insulation Featured in the New American Home 2014 Showhome
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a proud sponsor of The New American Home 2014, being built near Las Vegas. The home is produced and presented by the National Association of Home Builders Leading Suppliers Council and Builder magazine to demonstrate builder best practices at work. Bayer supplied all the wall and roof spray polyurethane foam insulation in the home. - January 17, 2014 - Covestro LLC
Premier Building Solutions Introduces XHS Adhesive
High Performance Adhesive Joins the Eco-Friendly Line of XtraBond Sealants and Adhesives - January 17, 2014 - Premier Industrial Supply
Phoseon Firefly High Performance UV LED System Now from Intertronics
The Phoseon Firefly from Intertronics is a range of compact solid state UV devices that provide high power output. They offer many advantages when curing inks, coatings and adhesives in electronics, as well as medical device and other high technology manufacturing. - January 11, 2014 - Intertronics
Thermal Spray Coatings Applicator Develops Proprietary Process for Flat Surface Finishing of Wellhead Valve Components
Pennsylvania firm develops coatings process for extending the service life of valve components used in oil and gas drilling wellhead equipment. - December 26, 2013 - Longevity Coatings
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Appoints New Territory Business Manager for Polycarbonate Sheet in the Mid-Central Region
Bayer MaterialScience LLC appoints Anthony “AJ” Durso territory business manager for the Mid-central region. In his new role, Durso is responsible for managing and executing the field sales activity for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products in this region, which encompasses Ohio,... - December 23, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
DYMAX UV and Visible Spot Cure System Upgrade Now from Intertronics
Enhanced UV spot curing lamp from Intertronics for UVA/visible light cure of adhesives, coatings and encapsulants in the electronics, medical device, opto-electronics and technology manufacturing industries. - December 20, 2013 - Intertronics
DYMAX UV Cure FIP/CIP Gasket for Fuel Cells from Intertronics
Intertronics, with sales partner DYMAX, has introduced a new UV/visible light cure FIP/CIP gasket originally designed for fuel cell sealing applications. Ultra Light-Weld® GA-145 is a chemical and moisture-resistant gasket which is formulated to be tack free, yet soft and flexible, with low outgassing after cure. - December 11, 2013 - Intertronics