Preheater uses radiofrequency technologies for treating sheet moulding compounds.
A new preheating system for plastic sheet moulding compound (SMC) that uses radiofrequency heating technology is being introduced by Radio Frequency Company, of Millis, Massachusetts, USA. The system is reported to enhance the distribution of reinforcement fibres in the moulding process, which enhances product quality and strength,...

Ceradyne acquires SemEquip Inc.
Ceradyne Inc of Costa Mesa, California, USA, has acquired SemEquip Inc of North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, for approximately $25 million, plus contingent payments of up to $100 million during the 15-year period following completion of the merger, based upon revenues achieved over that period by SemEquip. SemEquip...

Superconductors to be worth $2.7 billion worldwide in 2013.
The global market for superconductors should be worth $2.7 billion in 2013, up from its current value of $1.4 billion. These findings, which suggest a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% for the period, are published in the latest technical market research report from BCC Research...

White Paper Details How DNA Sequencing Services Can Prevent Cleanroom Shutdowns at Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.
AGAWAM, Mass., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Contamination by an unknown organism often calls for total shutdown of a cleanroom's operation until that organism can be identified and eliminated. Such shutdowns can have catastrophic effects on the schedules and productivity of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers alike. A...

NxStage(R) Ranked 14th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500.
Attributes its Revenue Growth to Increased Patient Adoption and Clinical Support LAWRENCE, Mass., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that it ranked 14th on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing...

Upgrading power New York's power delivery network.
A US company has manufactured and shipped many of its high-temperature superconductor (HTS) wires for use in a project, Hydra, which aims to upgrade the power delivery network of Manhattan, New York. American Superconductor Corp (AMSC), an energy technologies company, announced that approximately 17 km (56 000...

Free White Paper Discusses Complexity of Virus Testing for Biological Products, How Best to Partner With Contract Labs.
AGAWAM, Mass., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of biological drugs continues to increase, so does the complexity involved in the virus contamination testing of those products. A free white paper discussing the challenges of virus contamination testing - along with tips on how best to partner with...

White Paper Addresses FDA Approval Challenges Facing Combination Product Manufacturers.
AGAWAM, Mass., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Even as the combination products market continues to experience dramatic growth, the approval process facing manufacturers seeking to introduce new medical devices embedded with pharmaceutical or biologics components is expected to become even more challenging and complex. "Given the convergence of...

World's tallest religious statue blessed in CdO.
The blessing of the statue, its turn over and the observance of the Virgin Mary's birthday will be the highlights on September 8. The event will be preceded by a three-day symposium marking the 75th jubilee celebration of the Diocese of Cagayan de Oro. An early dawn...

NxStage to Present at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.
LAWRENCE, Mass. Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that Jeffrey H. Burbank, Chief Executive Officer and Robert Brown, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Westin St....