Alteo joins forces with Ginet Group on China’s battery market

In order to accelerate penetration of its products on China’s battery market, Alteo joined with China-based group Ginet to create joint venture Alteo-Ginet (Suzhou) Lithium Battery Material Technology. A technical-sales team of the joint venture is already in place.

Saint-Gobain to divest silicon carbide division

Saint-Gobain moved forward with an exclusive agreement with private equity firm OpenGate Capital after receiving purchase offer to acquire Saint-Gobain’s silicon carbide division. The transaction is subject to competition authorities approval and should be effective first half of 2019.

Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation released pricing for testing services in 2019

The Materials Testing & Research Center at The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation released pricing for testing services in 2019. A complete list of available tests is online at https://www.ortonceramic.com/en/Testing/, and the 2019 Testing Price List is available as a PDF at https://www.ortonceramic.com/files/2676/File/2019_Price_List.pdf.

Gasbarre announces launch of new website

As part of a rebranding initiative, and to more closely align with the end users of its products, Gasbarre has categorized its product offering into three business units: Powder Compaction Solutions, Thermal Processing Systems, and Manufacturing Technologies.

Japan’s plan to export nuclear power technology to Turkey hits snag

The initial cost of US$20 billion for Turkey’s second nuclear power plant project catapulted to US$38 billion since the plant agreement was signed in 2013. Unless Turkey purchases the generated electricity at a higher price than originally expected, Japan will withdraw from plan.

Plibrico starts refractory distribution deal with Pli Group Europe

U.S. refractory manufacturer Plibrico entered into a distribution partnership with Pli Group Europe, a refractory distributor contractor. Pli Group Europe will provide full-service distribution of Plibrico’s Plico brand refractories in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

A webinar workshop for drafting SBIT/STTR applications

Technology Transfer Tactics’ Distance Learning Division and Kristen Parmelee of PCG, Inc. are offering a one-hour workshop on writing proposals for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. The workshop will take place Jan. 23, 2019, and is available as a live webinar, on-demand video, DVD, or PDF transcript.

Tecnoglass to buy stake in Saint-Gobain’ Colombia-based float glass operation

Tecnoglass Inc., a manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and aluminum products, reached a joint venture agreement with Saint-Gobain through the planned purchase of a minority ownership interest in Vidrio Andino, a Colombia-based subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.

American Concrete Institute unveils Middle East regional office in Dubai

The American Concrete Institute opened its regional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a bid to develop the institute’s consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses in the region.

Department of Energy states intent to invest in centrifuge technology at Piketon

The U.S. Department of Energy intends to invest $115 million over next three years to produce cascade of 16 centrifuges at former American Centrifuge Project at Piketon. Officials indicated long-term possibilities at the site could result in a couple thousand jobs.

Healthcare sensors: Piezoelectrics the new gymnasts

The new IDTechEx report, “Piezoelectric Harvesting and Sensing for Healthcare 2019-2029,” explains that piezoelectrics can fulfill requirements for new sensors. Requirements include: self-powered; non-poisonous even on disposal; biocompatible and biodegradable; and able to detect biology, vibration, force, acceleration, stress, and linear movement.

Swiss National Science Foundation awards MARVEL a second tranche of CHF 18 Million

NCCR MARVEL, a centre on Computational Design and Discovery of Novel Materials, received their second CHF 18 million for Phase 2 of their three-phase project. Phase 2 builds on Phase 1 work, and focuses on a variety of research including nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks, correlated oxides, and topological materials.

Ibis Tek announces purchase of Standard Bent Glass

Rockwood Equity Partners announced its portfolio company, Ibis Tek, Inc., acquired Standard Bent Glass, LLC, the industry’s premier supplier of custom fabricated glass products. The combined entity, a new name for which is forthcoming, is now the largest supplier of transparent armor to United States Department of Defense.

Defense Metals announces initial mineral resource estimate for BC rare-earths project

Exploration company Defense Metals released an initial inferred mineral resource estimate for the Wicheeda rare earths carbonatite deposit in British Columbia that infers mineral resource at 11,370,000 tonnes averaging 1.96 percent light rare earth elements.

Voestalpine to expand additive manufacturing operations in Asia

Voestalpine, one of Europe’s largest steel-based technology firms, announced plans to expand its additive manufacturing operations further in Asian market. Already this year, Voestalpine installed a 3D printer at their Taiwanese AM center, and a new 3D printer will be fully operational at their Singapore facility in May.

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Lisa McDonald