WACS to extend cable system from Portugal to the UK

 [26/08/2010] Alcatel-Lucent will extend the West Africa Cable System (WACS) from Portugal to the UK to meet the increasing need for capacity driven by broadband services penetration.  WACS to extend cable system from Portugal to the UK - read more

Leoni growing more vigorously than expected in 2010

 [24/08/2010] Leoni AG is expanding its business at a significantly more vigorous pace than expected: In the second quarter of 2010, the consolidated sales rose by more than 41 percent year on year to EUR 748.1 million. Leoni growing more vigorously than expected in 2010 - read more

Mainz University opens new vista in smart materials

 [24/08/2010] Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Germany have devised a tool which allows fully reversible binding of metal oxides to inorganic nanotubes. Mainz University opens new vista in smart materials - read more

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. Introduces Mine Blasting Cable

 [24/08/2010] TPC Wire & Cable Corp. added a pink jacketed mining cable to their extensive offering of electrical cable, connectors and accessories. TPC supplies power and control cable, connector assemblies and accessories for a wide range of applications in Utility, Food and Beverage, Government, Mining, Crane Services, and Wood, Pulp and Paper markets. TPC Wire & Cable Corp. Introduces Mine Blasting Cable - read more

Active SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies

 [19/08/2010] Tyco Electronics announces the release of SFP+ active direct-attach copper cable assemblies - high-speed, cost-effective alternatives to fiber optic transceivers and MPO cables in 10Gb Ethernet, 8GB Fibre Channel and InfiniBand applications. Active SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies - read more

Key Certification for Eco-Friendly Colorants and Additives

 [19/08/2010] PolyOne Corporation announced that its OnColor™ BIO and OnCap™ BIO masterbatches have been granted OK Compost certification by AIB Vinçotte, marking the first time this has been awarded to a full range of colorants and additives. Key Certification for Eco-Friendly Colorants and Additives - read more

Off to the office aboard the AutoTram

 [19/08/2010] Electric and hybrid vehicles will take over the cities: cars, bicycles, buses and streetcars. New concepts are needed for individual and local public transportation. In the large-scale project “Fraunhofer System Research on Electric-Powered Mobility“, researchers are developing solutions for mobility of the future. Off to the office aboard the AutoTram - read more

Higher efficiency through Laser-GMA-Hybrid-Welding process

 [17/08/2010] The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is developing a hybrid welding process which combines the advantages of laser and gas metal arc (GMA) welding to achieve a more efficient process. Higher efficiency through Laser-GMA-Hybrid-Welding process - read more

Timken invests $50 Million in its Ohio steel operations

 [17/08/2010] The Timken Company announced that it will invest approximately $50 million in its steel operations in Canton, Ohio. Slated to begin this year, the investment is for the installation of a new intermediate finishing line at the Gambrinus Steel Plant and expansion of the steel lay-down yard at the Harrison Steel Plant’s small-bar mill.  Timken invests $50 Million in its Ohio steel operations - read more

TPC Wire & Cable sells UCI's NukeTape

 [17/08/2010] TPC Wire & Cable Corp and United Controls International enter into exclusive marketing and distribution agreement whereby TPC Wire & Cable Corp becomes the exclusive distributor of UCI's NukeTape® product. TPC Wire & Cable sells UCI's NukeTape - read more