Asia-Pacific photovoltaic (PV) markets are expected to continue to surge ahead of expectations, installing 2.8 GW in the second quarter of 2011 and a total of 6 GW in fiscal 2011.

One innovative woman is teaching classes in duct tape design at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisc. She uses colored, patterened duct tape to create items like wall art, sandals

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently announced the election of LaRoux K. Gillespie, Dr. Eng., FSME, PE, CMfgE as its 2012 president.

Premier Industrial Supply Inc. recently announced it has established a Silicone Formulation Business, headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.

Courses are offered at Brookfield’s headquarters in Middleboro, MA, and at major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it has proposed modifications to ASTM 1193 “Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants” to incorporate terminology that will help position sustainability for industry stakeholders.

LORD Corp. has named Ellsworth Adhesives its Distributor of the Year for 2011.

The American Composite Manufacturers Association (ACMA) reports it is poised to fulfill demand for skilled jobs in the composites industry.

Tapeworks recently announced it has become an authorized distributor and approved tape converter of 3M industrial adhesives and tapes.

GKN Aerospace, a composite aerostructure supplier for Boeing, is currently studying a type of coating that will allow aircraft inspectors to find composite damage using certain nonvisible wavelengths.Click here to