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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc., a leading provider of aerogel insulation, announced it has successfully raised $22.5 million in its latest convertible note financing. The funds will be used for working capital to support revenue growth and for capital expenditures to improve the efficiency and throughput of existing manufacturing assets. This round brings Aspen's total funds raised through issuance of convertible notes to more than $80 million....

To prove the superiority of their products, WonderGel has started a rigorous test which pits their cushions against several brands and styles of competitors' seat cushions. The test just started recently, and results will be posted soon. Alpine, UT (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 "We’re not dummies," WonderGel tells their extensive following of over 50,000 on Facebook, Twitter, Email, blog, and more. "We know we have a lot of competition, and we’re not afraid to put our...

DUBLIN, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jlthkh/surfactants) has announced the addition of the "Surfactants Market By Product Types [Anionic, Non-Ionic, Cationic, Amphoteric], Substrates [Synthetic/Petrochemical, Bio-Based/ Natural/Green], Geography & Applications - Global Industry Trends And Forecasts To 2017" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 )...

Lumira™ applied to EcoSky3 provides 3x the thermal performance of the leading competitor. Wells, ME (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 Wasco Skylight Products recently debuted two new unit skylights: EcoSky and EcoSky3. Together, these revolutionary, glare-free unit skylights have received much attention within the industry, as they offer superior thermal performance for cradle to cradle designs, in shapes never before available, with thermal performance far exceeding any competitive offerings....

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels has introduced a new high-temperature insulation for industrial applications. Pyrogel® XT-E combines the industry-leading thermal performance of Pyrogel(® )XT with new features making it easier to handle and install in refining, petrochemical, power and other facilities. Pyrogel XT-E incorporates several customer-driven product upgrades including dramatically reduced dust for easier handling and clean-up, and...

Defoamers, Surfactants and Dispersants all Featured LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) will highlight a number of specialty additives at next week's European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany, including surfactants, dispersants and a new line of defoamers. At ECS, Air Products will feature its recently introduced Airase(TM) Structured Siloxane Defoamer Line (SSDL(TM) Defoamers) comprising seven siloxane defoamers specifically...

Analysis of global aerogel market trends, types of aerogels and their applications with data from 2010, 2011 and 2012, and projections of CAGRs through 2017 are covered in these reports. DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- These studies aim to provide an updated review of aerogels, including a description of their types and fabrication technologies along with highlighting new technological developments in aerogel manufacturing, while outlining current technical issues. The...

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today introduced its new Airase(TM) Structured Siloxane Defoamer Line (SSDL(TM) Defoamers) comprising seven siloxane defoamers specifically designed for optimal performance in water-based formulations. These new defoamers have been designed to exhibit predictable performance relative to each other to provide formulators with a structured approach to defoamer selection. The Airase SSDL defoamers are free of...

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The leading innovator of memory foam solutions continues to protect its market-making inventions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/CG52118) MindsInSync, the global consumer goods company behind some of today's most innovative products for home and lifestyle, today announced the registration of German Utility Model No. 20 2010 017 758.8 for its memory foam mats. This follows the issuance of Utility Model and...

All chefs know that preparing the perfect chocolate mousse is one part science and one part art. ESA’s microgravity research is helping the food industry understand the science behind the foams found in many types of food and drink such as meringues and coffee. Not all foams are created equal. Consumers expect a chocolate mousse to keep its structure and taste on the journey from the supermarket to their fridge. But the froth on some drinks would seem strange if it did not disappear...