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Revolutionary Process Simplifies the Manufacturing of Crystalline Solar Cells

Today, Oerlikon Systems (SWX:OERL) demonstrates for the first time SOLARIS, a revolutionary production solution that simplifies the manufacturing of crystalline solar cells. "The trick was to combine our vast experience on highly productive optical disc deposition equipment (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) as well as our leading nanocoating technology."

28 May 2009

Theoretically Impossible Molecular Arrangment Observed with STM

Molecules with five-fold symmetry arrange themselves on a surface as a two-dimensional crystal, although theoretically this ought not to be possible.

28 May 2009

PPG Sign Agreement Regarding Blast and Ballistic Protection Systems

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has signed a mutual supply and marketing collaboration agreement with Dynasystems, a global supplier of blast and ballistic protective systems, to combine resources in the development and distr...

From PPG Industries Inc. 28 May 2009

Epoxy Resin Floor Tiles Stand the Test of Time

Being able to prove that a flooring product can stand the test of time is important to any manufacturer. Stonhard, the world’s largest manufacturer and installer of high performance epoxy resin floor, wall, coating and lining systems, was able to do just that when they asked Ceram to carry out slip resistance testing on a resin floor at IBM Stuttgart.

28 May 2009

Dow Corning Plant Voted Best Workplace in Europe

Dow Corning Corporation in Belgium has been named ‘Best Workplace in Europe 2009’ by Great Place to Work® Institute Europe, ranking 14th among the 50 Best Large Workplaces with more than 500 employees.

From Dow Corning 28 May 2009

Obama Praises US Air Force Base for Commitment to Solar Energy

President Barack Obama held up Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., as an example for America to follow toward energy independence during a visit there May 27.

27 May 2009

Invisible ITO and Low Color ITO Polyester Films for Touch Displays

CPFilms(R) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), and the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of precision coated films for industrial, commercial and solar applications, announced the lau...

27 May 2009

Siemens Receives Major Order from Indian Steel Maker for Capacity Expansion

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received a major order from SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) for the supply of four long-product casters to be installed at its Bhilai Steel Plant. The project includes basic and de...

From Primetals Technologies Limited 27 May 2009

Linde Launches Calibration Gas Range

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of its HiQ 60 calibration gases range. The gases, including pure gases and non-reactive gas mixtures, will have an extended 60 months (5-year) shelf ...

27 May 2009

New Additive for Biodiesel from Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company announces the introduction of its new Eastman BioExtend 30 HP additive for biodiesel formulations. BioExtend 30 HP has received 'No-Harm' certification in third-party testing commissioned...

27 May 2009

Dow Corning Establishes New Silicone Production Unit Exclusively for LEDs

Dow Corning has established a new silicone production unit exclusively for Light – Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in Jincheon, Korea to support the booming global LED market and meet the needs of customers in Asia.

From Dow Corning 27 May 2009

Air Product Fuel Hydrogen Racers

The 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour begins today, and Air Products' (NYSE: APD) hydrogen fueling technology will be key to making possible the 1,700-mile start-to-finish hydrogen powered vehicle trek from California to Vanco...

From Air Products PLC 27 May 2009

Air Liquide Solidifies Leading Supply Position in Photovoltaics Market

In a period of significant consolidation, leading Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers continue to invest in new capacity to cope with the next phase of demand growth, expected during 2010. In this context, Air Liquide sig...

27 May 2009

Corning to Receive Awards for Information Displays

Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) will receive two industry awards during Display Week 2009, the annual conference of the Society for Information Display (SID), that will be held May 31 through June 5 in San Antonio, Texas...

27 May 2009

The State of Play with China's Semiconductor and Equipment Market

Mainland China’s cross-straits investment in Taiwan will help the island country to survive the global crisis and at the same time help fix its own IC market, according to the report “Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets,” recently published by The Information Network.

27 May 2009