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3D Printed “Smart Particles” Promise Revolutionary Micro Structures
Posted on January 9th, 2018 by Chris Walker in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Picture for a moment a pile of bricks, where each brick could be somehow programmed to intelligently self-assemble with the others. As you’d imagine, making a complex structure like a house or a castle with technology like this would be a trivial task. Continue reading “3D Printed “Smart Particles” Promise Revolutionary Micro Structures” »
The Plastic Bank Addressing Human Problems
Posted on January 8th, 2018 by Chris Walker in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Most engineering challenges stretch far beyond the technical. The technical elements are just a piece of the puzzle and are often the easier parts to solve. It’s normally the social, economic or political parts of the problem that are the most difficult. Continue reading “The Plastic Bank Addressing Human Problems” »
“Decisive Actions” Needed for GCC Chemicals
Posted on December 15th, 2017 by Jonathan López in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The traditional reliance of the chemical industry in the GCC region on cheap and plentiful feedstock is no longer a guarantee for competitive performance. “Changes are necessary” to remain a global chemical powerhouse, according to the chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). Continue reading ““Decisive Actions” Needed for GCC Chemicals” »
Chemists Concerned About How Their Field is Viewed
Posted on December 14th, 2017 by Prima Sung in Chemical R&D
Chemistry and its importance in everyday life is often underrated at best, and wildly misunderstood at worst. The stock image of scientists in white lab coats holding beakers of toxic chemicals has been hard to shake Continue reading “Chemists Concerned About How Their Field is Viewed” »
