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Scatterometry, A New Approach to Measuring Defects in 32nm Chips

This sudden reduction between the current and next generation chips has meant the technology used for measuring this and previous generations of chips may no longer be effective. The problem is that current technology involves looking at images of patterns on adjoining layers with a very powerful microscope.

28 Feb 2010

Thermo Fisher Complete Acquisition of Manufacturer of Portable Chemical Analysis Instruments

Ahura Scientific, Inc., the leader in field-deployed analytical instruments for human health and public safety, today announced the close of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.'s acquisition of the company. The acquisition...

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 28 Feb 2010

BASF Create Chemistry

BASF creates chemistry: This is the central idea of the company's new global image campaign that will be launched at the beginning of March. For the first time, BASF is combining its market communications and targeti...

From BASF Corporation 26 Feb 2010

Nanobubbles Observed to Prevent Water from Wetting Super Non-Stick Surfaces

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have obtained the first glimpse of miniscule air bubbles that keep water from wetting a super non-stick surface.

26 Feb 2010

Linde Certified to Supply Gas Reference Materials

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced it has been granted important GBW certification by the Chinese State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, approving Linde's production of gas refere...

From Linde plc 26 Feb 2010

DuPont Plan to Increase Sales of Performance Polymers by 12% in 2010

At a Feb. 24 Investors Business Review, Diane Gulyas, president, Performance Polymers, highlighted plans to grow the business’ sales greater than 12% in 2010 while increasing the pre-tax operating income (PTOI) margin.

26 Feb 2010

ASM Secure Two More Orders for Pulsar ALD Production Tools

ASM International N.V. (NASDAQ: ASMI and Euronext Amsterdam: ASM), today announced two new Pulsar orders from leading logic customers. One system was purchased by a new customer for the development of next generation adv...

From ASM International 26 Feb 2010

Alcoa to Provide 50000 Bins for 2010 Recycling Program

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced that it will provide 50,000 recycling bins to organizations and communities throughout the U.S. as part of its 2010 Recycling Bin Program. "Alcoa and the Aluminum Association have...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 26 Feb 2010

DSM and Mitsubishi to Exchange Polycarbonate Businesses

DSM Engineering Plastics, a business group of the Netherlands-based Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company Royal DSM N.V., today announces that it has signed the contracts with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC)...

From DSM 26 Feb 2010

Chemtura to Increase Production of Antioxidants and UV Stabilizers

Chemtura Corporation, debtor-in-possession (Pink Sheets: CEMJQ), announced today that the company has entered into a number of new agreements through its worldwide subsidiaries to increase its capacity of antioxidants an...

26 Feb 2010

Alcoa to Help Design and Build Vehicle for US Army

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has been appointed by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to collaborate on the Army's Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrato...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 26 Feb 2010

Will Printed Electronics Follow the Lead of Plastics in Cars?

There was a time when cars were going to be made entirely of plastic. There seemed to be no limit to the capabilities of the new wonder material but it was a triumph of hope over reality. Plastics have been widely use...

25 Feb 2010

LyondellBasell to Cease Polypropylene Production at Italian Plant

LyondellBasell Industries today announced a project to cease the production of polypropylene (PP) at Terni, Italy. The company has started the employee consultation process regarding a project to permanently shut down th...

25 Feb 2010

Arkema Receive Supply Star Award 2010 for Flexible Pipe Manufacturing

Every year Technip rewards its top suppliers through its Supply Star Award program. 90 raw material and service suppliers are assessed on the basis of performance (quality, lead time, cost), proactivity, and risk managem...

25 Feb 2010

TDI Wins $600K to Expedite the Adoption of LED Lighting

Technologies and Devices International, Inc. (TDI), part of the Oxford Instruments Group, today announced it has been awarded $600,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration to help industry expedite the broad adoption of...

From Oxford Instruments 25 Feb 2010

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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.

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Scatterometry, A New Approach to Measuring Defects in 32nm Chips

Thermo Fisher Complete Acquisition of Manufacturer of Portable Chemical Analysis Instruments

BASF Create Chemistry

Nanobubbles Observed to Prevent Water from Wetting Super Non-Stick Surfaces

Linde Certified to Supply Gas Reference Materials

DuPont Plan to Increase Sales of Performance Polymers by 12% in 2010

ASM Secure Two More Orders for Pulsar ALD Production Tools

Alcoa to Provide 50000 Bins for 2010 Recycling Program

DSM and Mitsubishi to Exchange Polycarbonate Businesses

Chemtura to Increase Production of Antioxidants and UV Stabilizers

Alcoa to Help Design and Build Vehicle for US Army

Will Printed Electronics Follow the Lead of Plastics in Cars?

LyondellBasell to Cease Polypropylene Production at Italian Plant

Arkema Receive Supply Star Award 2010 for Flexible Pipe Manufacturing

TDI Wins $600K to Expedite the Adoption of LED Lighting

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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Modernizing Laboratory Workflows: LabVantage on the Future of LIMS

What are the Newest Applications of AFM in the Semiconductor Industry?

Achieving CIP (Clean-in-Place) Cost Savings

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