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More Reasons Why Graphene Should be Used for Computer Interconnects

Recent research into the properties of graphene nanoribbons provides two new reasons for using the material as interconnects in future computer chips. In widths as narrow as 16 nanometers, graphene has a current carrying capacity approximately a thousand times greater than copper-while providing improved thermal conductivity.

29 Jul 2009

Progress Made on Producing Long Lengths of Carbon Nanotubes

With products that range from carpets to kites, you'd think Rice University chemist Bob Hauge was running a department store. What he's really running is a revolution in the world of carbon nanotechnology.

29 Jul 2009

Street Rod Painter will be Signing Autographs at PPG Stand at NSRA Atreet Rod Nationals

Street rod painter Charley Hutton will sign autographs at the Vibrance Collection Show Truck display for PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) automotive refinish business during the 40th annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, Aug. ...

From PPG Industries Inc. 29 Jul 2009

Prototype Revolutionary Wind Turbine Unveiled

Solar Aero Research, a New Hampshire non-profit alternative energy research corporation, of Greenville, New Hampshire, today unveiled the proof-of-concept prototype of its revolutionary wind turbine. This totally enclosed unit, based upon the early patents of Nicola Tesla, further modified for low fluid velocity use as a wind turbine, is wildlife-friendly, yet promises high efficiency and low-cost energy production.

29 Jul 2009

LED Lighting Equipment Manufacturer to Receive Emmy Award

Litepanels, Inc., the worldwide leader in LED (light emitting diode) television and motion picture lighting equipment, will be awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its proprietary lighting systems. Litepanels fixtures are used on a variety of network television productions including such high profile programs as "Desperate Housewives," Fox's "24", and "Without a Trace".

29 Jul 2009

Timken to Sell Roller Bearings Business

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) today announced it has signed an agreement to sell the assets of its Needle Roller Bearings business, which primarily serves customers in the automotive original-equipment sector, to Japan'...

From The Timken Co. 29 Jul 2009

Sumitomo Electric to Reorganize Sales Subsidiaries for Optical and Elctronic Businesses

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (TOKYO:5802)(ISIN:JP3407400005) today decided to reorganize its sales subsidiaries of optical and electronic devices businesses. Details of the reorganization are as follows. 1. ...

29 Jul 2009

TMS Turns to Social Networking Sites to Grow Membership

To further its mission to engage members and grow its global presence, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) has joined three social networking sites. TMS is now reaching out to the worldwide materials s...

29 Jul 2009

LEDs Need to Conquer Droop to Beat the Humbnle Lightbulb

At first glance, the light-emitting diode, or LED, beats the venerable incandescent bulb in every way. It's compact, bright, long-lasting, and in its latest form it can produce a warm, white light. Best of all, it sa...

29 Jul 2009

New Conformable Conductive Tapes for Electronic Applications from 3M

3M has created two new nickel and copper-plated, non-woven, conductive fabric tapes designed for grounding and EMI applications in devices such as mobile handhelds, digital still cameras, LCD televisions and other small consumer electronic products.

29 Jul 2009

BHP Billiton Makes Progress on 2009 Iron Ore Pricing

BHP Billiton today announced the terms it has agreed with a range of iron ore customers for the 2009 contract year. These terms vary and reflect the specific needs and requirements of each customer, consistent with our m...

From BHP 29 Jul 2009

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies Wins Contract from Korean Steel Producer

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received an order from the Korean steel producer Posco for the provision of engineering and supervisory services in connection with the installation, operation and maintenance of a selecti...

From Primetals Technologies Limited 29 Jul 2009

Siemens Completes Modernization of 20 Year Old Steel Slab Caster

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies completely modernized an over 20-year-old, single-strand slab caster at the steel works of the Slovenian producer Acroni, d.o.o. The machine head and strand-guiding system were replaced and outfitted with the latest technological packages, systems and equipment to enable wider slabs be cast with a significant improvement in quality.

From Primetals Technologies Limited 29 Jul 2009

Spallation Neutron Source Mercury Target gets Replaced After Exceeding Expectations

Having outlasted all expectations of its service life, the original mercury target of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's record-setting neutron science facility at...

29 Jul 2009

Green Technology, The Key to Dow Corning's Sustainability and Success

"The ability to design, build and implement green technologies will be the key to sustainability and success for Dow Corning" said Peter Cartwright, Dow Corning's Executive Director for Environment, Health ...

From Dow Corning 29 Jul 2009