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Veeco Sell Multiple MOCVD Systems to Taiwanese Optoelectronics Manufacturer

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that Arima Optoelectronics Corporation (AOC), a world-leading manufacturer of LED epitaxial wafers and chips headquartered in Taiwan, purchased multiple TurboDisc(R) K465i Gallium Nitride (GaN) and E475 Arsenic Phosphide (As/P) Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Systems.

From Veeco 19 Jul 2010

Indium-Gallium Breakthrough Could Lead to More Efficient Solar Cells

Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Mainz have made a major breakthrough in their search for more efficient thin-film solar cells. Computer simulations designed to investigate the so-called indium/...

19 Jul 2010

Microscience 2010 Hailed a Success - Bring on 2012

MICROSCIENCE 2010, the Royal Microscopical Society's flagship meeting held at ExCeL London at the end of June, attracted 519 conference delegates - the first time that the 500-barrier has been broken. And, the overal...

19 Jul 2010

Goodrich to Develop Nanomaterials with Metallic Conductivity for Aerospace Applications

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) will work with the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) to produce an innovative nanomaterial with metal-like conductive properties into a rugged composite structure, in sizes sui...

From Collins Aerospace 19 Jul 2010

Goodrich to Team Up and Develop Composite Landing Gear Structures for F-35 Lightning

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to design and develop polymer matrix composite (PMC) landing gear drag braces for the F-35 Lightning II. In addition...

From Collins Aerospace 19 Jul 2010

PPG and CR Laurence Announce Joint Marketing Initiatives

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) and C.R. Laurence Co. have announced a joint marketing initiative enabling architects to specify premium C.R. Laurence glass entrance and door hardware through members of the PPG Certified Fabricator Network™ (PPG/CFP). In return, C.R. Laurence will showcase Starphire® ultra-clear glass by PPG in premium, door and handrail displays at architectural shows and in company showrooms.

From PPG Industries Inc. 19 Jul 2010

Roenalytic Appoint Exclusive Service Representative for North America

In the process of re-introducing its line of x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers to the North American market, Roenalytic GmbH announces Eastern Applied Research Inc as its Exclusive Service and Support Representative. By...

19 Jul 2010

Sappi to consolidate its Paper Divisions in South Africa

Sappi Southern Africa today announced that it would be consolidating its paper divisions to strengthen its ability to meet customer requirements and develop new business opportunities. Sappi Fine Paper Sout...

19 Jul 2010

Goodrich to Upgrade C-130 Aircraft

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has begun qualification activities for the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service's C-130 transport fleet with new boltless wheels and carbon brakes. Goodrich is currently under ...

From Collins Aerospace 19 Jul 2010

New Titanium Alloy from Allegheny Ideal for Aerospace Applications

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated is introducing its new titanium ATI 425® Alloy to the commercial aerospace industry at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show, near London, UK.

19 Jul 2010

Research Report on Perlite and Vermiculite Market

The global Vermiculite market is estimated to account for 590 000 tons, 39% of this amount belonging to Southern Africa. However USGS provides estimations claiming that it reaches up to 800 000 tons. Global...

19 Jul 2010

Dyesol Presents Benefits of Dye Solar Cell Technology on Steel Structures

On 7 July, the executive and project management from Dyesol and Corus met with the Welsh Assembly Government representatives to present the achievements and final milestone elements of the 2 year R&D phase of the joint project to industrialise dye solar cell (DSC) technology on steel for continuous manufacture of integrated building products.

19 Jul 2010