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Abstract Deadline Extension for PowerMEMS 2009 Workshop

The PowerMEMS 2009 Workshop Executive Committee extended the abstract submission deadline to July 14, 2009. Please note, this will be the ONLY deadline extension. There WILL NOT be any further deadline extensions. To rec...

8 Jul 2009

Wacker Look to Optimize Semiconductor Subsidiary

Wacker Chemie AG intends to introduce a new site strategy to increase flexibility and further optimize the integrated production network of its Siltronic semiconductor subsidiary. Silicon wafer production is to be concen...

From Wacker Chemie AG 8 Jul 2009

Polycarbonate Ultra Precision Carrier Tape Protects Electronic Components During Transportation

3M Polycarbonate Ultra Precision Carrier (UPC) Tape 3000UP and 3000UB, recently introduced by the 3M Electronic Solutions Division, offers electronic component manufacturers a reliable and convenient means of protecting ...

8 Jul 2009

Nanometrics Wins Orders for Photoluminescence Mapping Metrology Systems from LED Manufacturer

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs, today announc...

8 Jul 2009

New Silicone Grade for Compression Molding and Dispensing Processes

Today Dow Corning Corporation’s Electronics group introduced its newest silicone encapsulant, Dow Corning® OE-6636, designed for overmolding (compression molding) and dispensing processes.

From Dow Corning 8 Jul 2009

Vale Looks at Taking a Larger Share in Integrated Steel Slab Plant

Vale S.A. (Vale) informs that by invitation of Thyssenkrupp AG it is discussing to buy an additional stake on Thyssenkrupp CSA Siderúrgica do Atlântico Ltda. (CSA), in which it is a minority shareholder. CS...

8 Jul 2009

The First Automotive Headlamp Bulbs with Guaranteed Long Life

With OSRAM’s Ultra Life headlamps the name says it all. These durable lamps are the ideal solution for anyone who spends a lot of time driving, has dipped lights on during daytime, often travels at night or has vehicles that make lamp replacements difficult. OSRAM is the first manufacturer to guarantee its Ultra Life headlamps will not fail due to production or material faults for at least three years.

From Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH 8 Jul 2009

Attention Architects - Laminated Glass Now Comes in a New Range of Colours

Saflex, a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) today announced their 2010 Vanceva Color Forecast for Architectural Laminated Glass. The 10 unique colors can be achieved by utilizing two or more layers from the company's ...

8 Jul 2009

BASF Polyethersulfone Resin Used in ew Water Purification System

For its new portable Lifestraw Family water purification system, Vestergaard Frandsen uses Ultrason E 6020 P resin, a polyethersulfone (PESU) from BASF. The Swiss company manufactures products to protect against illnesses, primarily in developing countries.

From BASF Corporation 8 Jul 2009

DuPont Pyralux APR Embedded Resistor Laminates Wins PCB Industry Award

In the Specialty Materials category of the Printed Circuit Design & Fab magazine Awards, the winning entry was DuPont Pyralux APR embedded resistor laminate. Products were judged based on innovation and creativity, compatibility with existing technology, cost-effectiveness, environmental consideration, performance and user-friendliness.

8 Jul 2009

New Drive Technologies for Milling Applications

At this year's EMO trade show, Siemens Drive Technologies is showcasing for the first time the new Sinumerik MDynamics technology package for milling applications. The technology package combines CNC hardware, intell...

8 Jul 2009

Rio Tinto to Sell Food Packaging Division

Rio Tinto has signed an agreement to sell its Alcan Packaging Food Americas division to Bemis Company, Inc for a total consideration of US$1.2 billion of which US$ 200 million may be in the form of shares in Bemis Compan...

8 Jul 2009

Lnde Joins Fuel Cell Partnership

The California Fuel Cell Partnership announced that Linde North America has joined CaFCP as an associate member. Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, one of the world's largest hydrogen producers a...

8 Jul 2009

BASF Joint Venture to to Increase Production Capacity of Specialty Chemicals

The Chinese central government has approved the Joint Feasibility Study Report submitted by BASF and SINOPEC for the expansion of their joint venture, BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (BYC), in Nanjing, China, as of July 1, 2009.

From BASF Corporation 8 Jul 2009

Coating Reduces Noise and Vibration in Cars

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has introduced Audioguard coating – a waterborne, spray-applied coating that provides vibration damping and reduces vehicle noise – for commercial coatings customers. A recipient of the PACE Award for supplier product and process innovation, Audioguard coating offers commercial original-equipment-manufacture body builders a solution for structural vibration and noise reduction in cabs, under hoods, inside wheel wells and on interior panels.

From PPG Industries Inc. 8 Jul 2009