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At Coverings 2010, designers and contractors came together with members of the manufacturing community to develop, erect, and install five luxury bathrooms during the course of the week-long trade show. MAPEI Corp. supplied the tile and stone installation materials, as well as the waterproofing product for surface preparation.

Question: I would like your comments on the most cost- effective way to replace an electrically conductive solder joint. I would like this to be a field operation under normal

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of the industry. Even the most exciting product concept can be completely derailed if the best, most appropriate materials aren’t properly researched

This week, we ask: Do you plan to cut back in the future, or do you think things are changing for the better? See what E-News readers had to say and weigh in with your comments.

Will China's recent move to allow more flexibility for its currency have a positive impact on the U.S. economy?

The wood products industry lowers costs and eliminates emissions with soy.

Question: With all their flammability and health issues, do I have to continue to use solvent-based adhesives for my packaging applications? I hear a lot about water-based alternatives, but

Manufacturers seeking new and better ways to differentiate products in today’s competitive solar cell equipment market, which is valued at nearly $5 billion globally by a number of industry reports,

Material can replace solder paste and slow-curing adhesives.