A March earthquake. September floods. Social unrest. Throughout 2011, upheaval was in the air.

Acquisitions, bankruptcies and Mother Nature were the name of the game in 2011, as topsy-turvy market conditions coupled with inexplicable environmental disasters and unprecedented social backlash led to what were in some cases previously inconceivable opportunities.

After a week in San Diego, Las Vegas seemed a strange old world.

A new location, a new lease on life.

Three tepid years in Las Vegas left many observers wondering if, when it came to the IPC Apex Expo trade show, Elvis had left the building.

New systems are more robust, faster curing and require less energy than conventional chemistries.

A prime defense contractor offers alternate methods for ferreting out bad parts.