The company says this lab will help accelerate research into photopolymerization, a future-oriented technology that improves energy savings and doesn’t require the use of solvents. It will also explore new and more sustainable UV-curable materials.

1^st Source will add experimental capabilities to EPCEd’s portfolio, including new product development, formulation capabilities, and analytical and testing services.

Applied through a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process (PECVD), ultra-thin PlasmaGuard™ nanocoatings are environmentally friendly, halogen-free, and provide excellent splash-proof and waterproof barrier protection to a wide range of electronic components and devices.

Wanhua Chemical has partnered with Agilis, a U.S.-based provider of digital commerce solutions for the chemical industry, to launch a branded commerce portal for its TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) product portfolio.

Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) Malaysia, has received a surprise gift of two Sun Bear sculptures from IM GROUP and Lai Lai Art Gallery/Studio to raise awareness of the endangered species in the runup to Malaysia’s 65th independence-year celebrations.

Codelpa, a paint company based in Chile, has selected Uncountable as its R&D data management solution.

NeoGraf Solutions, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance natural and synthetic graphite sheet and powder, has signed an exclusive technology partnership agreement with First Graphene Ltd., a supplier of high-performance graphene products.