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Defect Inspection System Offer Never Before Capabilities in Computational Lithography

Addressing a major transition in mask design at the 2Xnm logic (3Xnm half-pitch memory) node, the new Teron 600 platform will introduce programmable scanner-illumination capability and offer significant improvements in sensitivity and computational lithography power over the current industry-standard platform, TeraScanTMXR.

15 Sep 2009

MicroDynamics Unveil Advanced Surface Inspection Microscope

MicroDynamics announces the release of the new MD-MicroQC, a lightweight, durable surface inspection Microscope. This advanced system design, states John Bearden, President and designer, "provides for enhanced perfo...

15 Sep 2009

Fischer Showcase Innovative Instrumentation at Surface World Show 2009

Through its UK subsidiary Fischer Instrumentation GB Ltd, the Helmut Fischer Group is showcasing some of its most versatile instruments for the current economic climate at the Surface World Show 27th-29th October 2009.

15 Sep 2009

Microrobots Give Helping Hand to Carbon Nanotubes

How do you handle the tiny components needed for constructing nanoscale devices? A European consortium has built two microrobotic demonstrators that can automatically pick up and install carbon nanotubes thousands of tim...

14 Sep 2009

Siemens Receives Order to Supply Two New Winders for Chinese Coal Mine

The Siemens part of the scope of supply has a volume of more than four million euros. Completion of the project is scheduled for the end of 2010. In China, more than 80 shaft winding installations have already been equipped with Siemens technology.

14 Sep 2009

Understanding of Zinc-Regulation Enzymes Can Help Advance Biofuel Production

The new findings, to be published online on September 13, 2009, by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, also suggest targets for zinc-regulating drugs, and may even advance the understanding of similar zinc-regulating enzymes in plant chloroplasts with possible implications for biofuel production.

14 Sep 2009

Super Absorbent Polymer Bedsheet Brings Comfort for Maternity Women

Astrid Skreosen has worked for many years as an auxiliary nurse in the maternity ward in Skien Hospital. She became fed up with the little mats which were supposed to lie under women who were giving birth, and were intended to soak up waste products and fluids.

14 Sep 2009

Rio Tinto Receives Approval for Iron Ore Mine in Brazil

Rio Tinto has received approval from the Brazilian National Defence Council (Conselho de Defesa Nacional - CDN) on the pending sale of its Corumbá iron ore mine in Brazil to Vale S.A. The acquisition is expected to ...

14 Sep 2009

Scientists Answers Elusive Scientific Question on Phase Inhomogeneity

This unique class of materials is commanding much attention now because they can display properties such as colossal magnetoresistance and high-temperature superconductivity, which are highly coveted by the high-tech industry.

14 Sep 2009

Artificial Nose for Detection of Toxic Industrial Chemicals

Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply by changing colors.

14 Sep 2009

Scientists Take Different Approach in Nanotoxicity Evaluation

The same properties of nanoparticles that make them so appealing to manufacturers may also have negative effects on the environment and human health.

14 Sep 2009

First Ever High-Resolution 3D Images of a Polymer Solar Cell

This gives them important new insights in the nanoscale structure of polymer solar cells and its effect on the performance. The findings were published online in Nature Materials on Sunday 13 September.

14 Sep 2009

BASF Introduce Expanded Polyethylene Heavy Duty Sport Mats

For durable, hard-wearing and safe sports mats, BASF offers Neopolen® E, an expanded polyethylene (EPE). The lightweight foam can be used as core material for gym mats because it keeps its resilience and has an optimal energy absorption behavior even after heavy use.

From BASF Corporation 11 Sep 2009

Researchers Optimized Dandelion for Large-scale Rubber Production

Anyone who has picked dandelions as a child will be familiar with the white liquid that seeps out of the stalks as you break them off. Viscous, sticky – and a much sought-after material: natural latex. Around 30,000 everyday products contain natural rubber, everything from car tires, catheter tubes, latex gloves to tops for drinks bottles. Car tires, for instance, would not be elastic enough without the incorporation of natural rubber.

11 Sep 2009

Nanotom Super Micro-CT Scanner to Help Scientists See the Unknown

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have a new weapon in their arsenal of tools to push back the boundaries of science, engineering, veterinary medicine and archaeology. From soils and sediments, to chunks of pavement, archaeological remains and chocolate bars... the Nanotom, the most advanced 3D X-ray micro Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the world, will help scientists from a wide variety of departments across the University literally see through solids.

11 Sep 2009