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CMP Systems Now Cheaper to Own Thanks to Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc., the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass, today raised CMP* technology to a new level while lowering system cost of ownership (CoO) with the launch of its Applied Reflexion® GT system for advanced metal CMP applications.

From Applied Materials Inc 30 Nov 2009

Applied Materials Announce Important Breakthrough Enabling Faster Fabrication of Transistors

Applied Materials, Inc., the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass, today announced its new Applied Vantage® Astra™ millisecond anneal system, an important breakthrough in transistor fabrication that enables faster, lower power consumption devices.

From Applied Materials Inc 30 Nov 2009

Trying to Mimic the Way Minerals Grow in Biological Systems in Nature

Single crystals of the mineral calcite -- the chief material in limestone -- are predictable, homogeneous and, well, a little boring. But scientists have long marveled at how biological crystals of calcite grow together with other organic materials to form, for example, shells and sea urchin spines.

30 Nov 2009

Rhodia Introduce Environmentally Friendly Polyamide Grade

Rhodia is introducing a new environmentally friendly polyamide - the organically sourced 6.10 range - as a complement to its polyamide range. In keeping with its commitments as a responsible chemical company, Rhodia ...

30 Nov 2009

Download a Free Sample from ASM Handbook Volume 22A, Metals Process Simulation

To celebrate the launch of the newest volume of the world-renowned ASM Handbook series, Volume 22A, Metals Process Simulation, free sample articles are available to be downloaded from the ASM website.

From ASM International 30 Nov 2009

Malvern Particle Size Analyzer is the Only One Up to the Task for Mo-Sci

Now producing per day, billions of unique glass beads used in ‘blood typing cards’, Mo-Sci Corporation (Rolla, MO, USA) relies on the Morphologi G3 image analysis system from Malvern Panalytical to characterize these precision beads. President of Mo-Sci Corporation Ted Day, believes that the Morphologi G3 is the only particle characterization system on the market capable of delivering results at levels of accuracy suited to the quality requirements of the speciality glass his company manufactures.

From Malvern Panalytical 30 Nov 2009

Zwick Releases New Aflow Plastometer

Zwick’s new Aflow extrusion plastometer was presented to industry specialists for the first time at the 18th testXpo international testing technology forum. “With this instrument we have demonstrated that new developments leading to significant improvements are possible even for really classical methods such as MFR/MVR determination,” states Florian Liebert, who as product manager oversaw development of the new plastometer.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 30 Nov 2009

High Temperature Epoxy for Service above 500°F Now Available from Master Bond

Master Bond has released a high temperature epoxy for service above 500°F. EP125 is a toughened, two part epoxy designed to withstand exposure to boiling acids, alkalis, salts, fuels and most organic solvents. It develops durable bonds between metallic and nonmetallic surfaces.

From Master Bond Inc. 30 Nov 2009

Tata Steel the First to Use New Blast Furnace Charging System from Siemens

Since end of September 2009, the re-built blast furnace ‘C’ at Tata Steel Ltd´s Jamshedpur works India has been operating with Siemens new Simetal Gimbal Top charging systems. Tata Steel became the world´s first steelmaker to utilize this new charging system on a blast furnace.

From Primetals Technologies Limited 30 Nov 2009

BASF Introduce Eco-Friendly Packaging for Crop Protection Products

Just in time for the start of the 2010 spring season, BASF Crop Protection will be launching its new, eco-friendly packaging for crop protection products in Europe. Developed with farmers to meet their needs, this novel ...

From BASF Corporation 30 Nov 2009

BASF Starts Production at Its New Intermediates Plant

After a two-year construction phase, BASF today (November 30, 2009) started up a new plant complex for the production of the chemical intermediates cyclopentanone (CPon) and cyclododecanone (CDon) at its Ludwigshafen Ver...

From BASF Corporation 30 Nov 2009

Hydro Sells Aluminium Extrusion Die Making Unit

Hydro has concluded the sale of the assets and technology of its aluminium extrusion diemaking unit in Michigan to WEFA Group, which will take over the operations from December 1. WEFA is a leading extrusion diemaker...

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 30 Nov 2009

Hisarna Technology Could Reduce CO2 Emissions from Blast Furnace Steelmaking by More than 50 Per Cent

Called "Hisarna", the technology has the potential to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide in the blast furnace steelmaking route by more than 50%. The €20 million project is one of the initiatives that ...

30 Nov 2009

LEDs and Wind Power Used to Create the World's Biggest Christmas Star

Quite a few people wondered if it would ever function. Yet right on time for the first Advent Sunday it is obvious to all: But still it moves! Siemens – together with multimedia artist Michael Pendry – has lighted up the world’s biggest revolving Christmas star. The lighting installation can be seen throughout December at the northern gateway to Munich – beginning at dusk every evening. “The Siemens Superstar is a pioneering technological project and an important symbol for the Global Climate Conference in Copenhagen.

From Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH 30 Nov 2009

Symphony Environmental Technologies Inks Deal with Superfos for Injection Mouldable Plastic Packaging Materials

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ("Symphony", "Company" or "the Group"), the environmental plastics and waste-to-energy Group, announces that it has signed a supply agreement, togethe...

30 Nov 2009