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3D Printing Offers Advantages to Companies and Consumers
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Christina Valimaki
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
It looks like manufacturing is coming back to the United States, but not in the way you might think. Although it felt like a futuristic novelty only a few years ago, 3D printing has exploded as a viable way to make products in all shapes, sizes and materials. Continue reading “3D Printing Offers Advantages to Companies and Consumers” »
Membrane Offers Promise for Greening Planet and Wallets
Posted on November 29th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth
Chemical R&DImage by U.S. Department of Energy [U.S. Government Works] via flickr
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new system potentially offering electrical power plants a way to simultaneously green their emission while delivering an additional revenue stream. Continue reading “Membrane Offers Promise for Greening Planet and Wallets” »
LyondellBasell / Braskem Makes Strategic Sense but Complexities Unique
Posted on November 28th, 2017 by Joseph Chang
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
An acquisition by LyondellBasell of Brazil-based polymers giant Braskem would make an excellent strategic fit, and would also be financially feasible with LyondellBasell’s strong and flexible balance sheet. Continue reading “LyondellBasell / Braskem Makes Strategic Sense but Complexities Unique” »
Are You Building an Incident-Proof Reputation?
Posted on November 27th, 2017 by Kenneth Bloch
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Many good reputations have forever been tarnished by a single incident, and companies that have established a relationship built on trust suddenly lose their neighbors’ confidence and support. All too often, a history of satisfactory Process Safety Management (PSM) performance camouflages an impending disaster Continue reading “Are You Building an Incident-Proof Reputation?” »
Economic Nationalism Could Disrupt Chem R&D Spending
Posted on November 24th, 2017 by Al Greenwood
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
Economic nationalism could disrupt how chemical companies spend their research and development dollars – by making investments less efficient and by encouraging firms to spend money in other parts of the world. Continue reading “Economic Nationalism Could Disrupt Chem R&D Spending” »
A New Hydrogen Disaster? The Leeds Experiment
Posted on November 23rd, 2017 by Mike Schmidt
Chemical Manufacturing ExcellenceThe Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 6, 1937-photo by Sam Shere
“The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.” – Harlan Ellison Continue reading “A New Hydrogen Disaster? The Leeds Experiment” »
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