Nick Gilbert

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New Gypsum Boards Reduce Energy Consumption

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM researchers have obtained a patent for gypsum boards that can store thermal energy, which will bring down up to 40% of a building’s energy consumption. The boards along with strategies like natural airing and sunlight can bring down energy consumption, especially in Spain where nearly 80% of the energy is imported.

3 Aug 2012

Fluor to Develop Aluminum Complex in Saudi Arabia

The joint venture comprising Ma'aden and Alcoa awarded a contract to Fluor to provide procurement, engineering and construction management services for its automotive sheet facility in Saudi Arabia.

3 Aug 2012

US Patent Office Allows Rubicon Technology’s Key Patent for In-situ Crystal Orientation

Rubicon Technology, a provider of advanced electronic materials such as sapphire substrates and other products to the semiconductor, LED, and optical industries, has reported the allowance of its patent application titled ‘Intelligent Machines and Process for Production of Monocrystalline Products with Goniometer Continual Feedback’ by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

3 Aug 2012

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Secures ISO 50001 Certification

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe has secured ISO 50001 certification from TÜV Nord. This certificate officially confirms that ThyssenKrupp strictly adheres to energy efficiency.

3 Aug 2012

Comprehensive Report on Global Polypropylene Market

According to a new report titled ‘Market Study: Polypropylene’ from Ceresana, the global market for polypropylene is expected to generate over $145 billion in revenues in 2019. Particularly, the strong economic development in up-and-coming markets will drive polypropylene demand.

3 Aug 2012

Alcoa Secures Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe Supply Contract from PGE

Alcoa, a manufacturer of primary aluminum, fabricated alumina and aluminum, and alumina, has declared that Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) awarded a contract to Alcoa Oil & Gas to make aluminum alloy drill pipe of 3,500 ft long. This pipe will be used in gas drilling at the Marcellus Shale formation located in Central Pennsylvania.

3 Aug 2012

Applied Nanotech’s New Microcopper Ink Material for Low-Cost Direct Printing of Electronic Circuits

Applied Nanotech has unveiled a new micron copper particle-based ink material to directly print electronic circuits at a lower cost for display devices, solar cells, mobile devices, and much more.

3 Aug 2012

Nihon Superior Centre for Manufacture of Electronic Materials Established at University of Queensland

Nihon Superior, a provider of advanced soldering materials, has announced the inception of the Nihon Superior Centre for Manufacture of Electronic Materials (NS CMEM) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology of the University of Queensland, Australia.

2 Aug 2012

Sealant Equipment + Engineering’s New Dispense System for Two-Part Materials

Sealant Equipment & Engineering’s new Servo-Flo 105-HV High Volume, Variable-Ratio Meter System is suitable to perform high-accuracy meter-mix dispensing processes for two-part materials.

2 Aug 2012

Vanguard Plastics Award U.S. Distributorship to Outwater Plastics

Outwater Plastics Industries has bagged the U.S. distributorship for closet products manufactured by Canadian-based Vanguard Plastics. Both residential and commercial needs for organization component products and storage are addressed by Vanguard Plastics’ extensive product range.

2 Aug 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Nick Gilbert

Articles from Nick

New Gypsum Boards Reduce Energy Consumption

Fluor to Develop Aluminum Complex in Saudi Arabia

US Patent Office Allows Rubicon Technology’s Key Patent for In-situ Crystal Orientation

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Secures ISO 50001 Certification

Comprehensive Report on Global Polypropylene Market

Alcoa Secures Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe Supply Contract from PGE

Applied Nanotech’s New Microcopper Ink Material for Low-Cost Direct Printing of Electronic Circuits

Nihon Superior Centre for Manufacture of Electronic Materials Established at University of Queensland

Sealant Equipment + Engineering’s New Dispense System for Two-Part Materials

Vanguard Plastics Award U.S. Distributorship to Outwater Plastics

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Nick Gilbert

Articles from Nick

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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