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Presenting a high-performance mid-engined concept sports car with ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is further increasing the Company’s competence in hybrid technology. The 918 Spyder prototype combines high-tech racing features and electro-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities: An emission level of just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre on ...

GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali HD, the first offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup. The Sierra Denali HD leads a comprehensively redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer – including the most powerful diesel engine in the ...

Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver the segment’s best diesel power. Their new, optional 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm – an improvement of 32 horsepower (24 kW) and 105 lb.-ft. of torque ...

When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.  “Designed to ...

In keeping with the brand’s “Creative Use of Space” philosophy, MINI is holding an international design competition to celebrate the launch of the MINI Countryman in suitable style. The competition invites creative people around the world to design potential tools for the unique MINI ...

Spot propylene prices in Asia have risen considerably this week, with prices finding support from reduced operating rates at several propylene facilities in the region along with firmer equity markets and better downstream buying interest, as per Che......

Bayers? revenues have mounted by 14.6% to ?9.18 bl, largely due to growth in its consumer health and high-tech materials divisions. Net income has dropped to ?525 mln, down from ?532 mln a year earlier. Q2 net earnings fell by 1.3% owing to lawsuits ......

To accelerate the trend toward replacing metals with high-performance, durable and versatile thermoplastic compounds, SABIC Innovative Plastics has collaborated with Swiss software maker KISSsoft AG. KISSsoft is now applying gear sizing calculations ......

Kistler's multi-channel cable technology has been designed to simplify the installation of cavity pressure sensors in multi-cavity moulds.

A Formiga P100 plastic laser sintering machine supplied by EOS is helping to produce fine, cloth-like textile structures at DeMontfort University in Leicester.

Quadrant is offering its Fluorosint 207, Techtron HPV and Ketron Peek HPV materials for seal applications throughout a broad range of industries.

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products has extended its Fluorosint enhanced PTFE range with FDA-compliant and high-temperature grades for bearing applications.

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products has introduced additional colours to its Quadrant Radel PPSU (polyphenylsulphone) life-science grade (LSG) stock shapes aimed at medical device manufacturers.

Quadrant's machinable Torlon 4301 PAI, (bearing grade), has been selected to replace composite vanes in a rotary compressor to improve the compressor performance.

Cimatron CAD/CAM provider Foregone Solutions has announced a partnership with Coretech System that will offer 3D injection moulding flow simulation for medical device manufacturers and more.

MAG has received an order for two Viper automated fibre-placement systems to support production of the Airbus A350XWB at the plants of Germany's Premium Aerotech.

Engel has developed a small-scale electric injection unit with a 15mm screw diameter, suitable for micro injection moulding.

Engel's new viper linear robot features weight-saving laser-welding steel sections and a high manipulation weight and is said to combine maximum stability with excellent dynamics.

TSM has released a downforce amplifier suitable for recycled plastics processing applications, including the processing of difficult regrind materials.

Ensinger and Victrex Polymer Solutions are pooling their expertise and stepping up their co-operation for the manufacture and sale of Peek products.