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Bliley Introduces Satellite and Space Quality Crystal Oscillators

Bliley Technologies, Inc., a worldwide leader in crystal controlled frequency generation products, has introduced this week during the “Satellite 2009” conference in Washington D.C., its customizable line of ...

25 Mar 2009

Etching Boosts Perdormance of Silicon Photovoltaic Cells

Using two different types of chemical etching to create features at both the

micron and nanometer size scales, researchers at the Georgia

Institute of Technology have developed a surface treatment that boosts the

light absorption of silicon photovoltaic cells in two complementary ways.

24 Mar 2009

Carbon Nanostructures May be the Secret to Hydrogen Storage for Automotove Applications

A team of scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Uppsala in Sweden, and the Savannah River National Laboratory have identified that carbon nanostructures can be used as catalysts to store and...

24 Mar 2009

Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators are Perfect for AFM's

Applying 60 volts grants you 0.01 mm of motion with a 5x5x10 mm multilayer
piezoelectric actuator from Noliac.
A multilayer piezoceramic actuator is thus perfect for many applications, e.g.
in atomic force microscopy.

24 Mar 2009

Prototype Indian Rail Cars Supplied with Timken Bearings

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) today announced that it supplied axle bearing assemblies to BEML Ltd. for use on eight prototype coaches being manufactured for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Delhi Metro Rail, a...

From The Timken Co. 24 Mar 2009

Glass Fibre Helps to Restore Smiles

Restoring teeth to not only offer a beautiful smile but also a highly resistant
one is the ultimate goal of the project undertaken by members of the Biomechanics
and Ergonomy research group at the Universitat
Jaume I (UJI) of Castello, Spain.

24 Mar 2009

AMS Technologies Now Stocking Cynergy3 Stainless Steel Float Switches

AMS Technologies are
the Cynergy3 stainless steel float switches with two liquid level switching
positions or continuous output 4-20mA.

From AMS Technologies AG 24 Mar 2009

Proposed Strategy for Survival of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Suppliers

The
Information Network proposes a 2-prong strategy for semiconductor equipment
and materials suppliers to grow and survive now and when the current recession
is over.

24 Mar 2009

PLANSEE Manufacture World's Largest HIP Cylinder

The cylinder is made entirely of a doped molybdenum material. This advanced
material enables the furnace of this press to operate at temperatures of 1,350
degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1,180 bar. The HIP press is due to start operation
in Japan by 2010.

From Linde plc 24 Mar 2009

Leading Fibreglass Product Manufacturer Wins JEC Innovation Award

3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, and its partners Fred Olsen, Ltd., Ghent University and Spiromatic, NV, are being honoured with the 2009 JEC Innov...

From 3B the Fibreglass Company 24 Mar 2009

Corning Has Now Sold More than 30 Million Kilometers of LEAF Optical Fiber

Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that it has sold more than 30 million kilometers of LEAF® optical fiber since introducing the product in 1998. As the backbone of many of the world’s most advance...

24 Mar 2009

Upgraded Software Allows Auto Manufacturers to Install Flexible Components

Can the newly designed dashboard be easily installed? What paths should the
assembly robot take so that the cables do not hit against the car body? A new
software program simulates assembly paths and also factors in the pliability
of components.

23 Mar 2009

New Report on Worldwide Nanotechnology Dental Implant Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Worldwide Nanotechnology Dental Implant Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2009 to 2015" to their offering....

23 Mar 2009

Life Technologies and Nanosys Sign Quantum Dot Licensing Agreement

Life Technologies Corporation, and Nanosys, Inc. today announced a cross-licensing agreement
to share rights to an intellectual property estate related to fluorescent nanocrystals
(also known as quantum dots).

23 Mar 2009

Perovskite Could be the Key for Future Electronics and Nanoelectronics

A new PhD thesis from Chalmers shows that the multifaceted material perovskite could be of benefit in three key applications: fuel cells, gas separation prior to the storage of carbon dioxide and nanocomponents in electr...

23 Mar 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Bliley Introduces Satellite and Space Quality Crystal Oscillators

Etching Boosts Perdormance of Silicon Photovoltaic Cells

Carbon Nanostructures May be the Secret to Hydrogen Storage for Automotove Applications

Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators are Perfect for AFM's

Prototype Indian Rail Cars Supplied with Timken Bearings

Glass Fibre Helps to Restore Smiles

AMS Technologies Now Stocking Cynergy3 Stainless Steel Float Switches

Proposed Strategy for Survival of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Suppliers

PLANSEE Manufacture World's Largest HIP Cylinder

Leading Fibreglass Product Manufacturer Wins JEC Innovation Award

Corning Has Now Sold More than 30 Million Kilometers of LEAF Optical Fiber

Upgraded Software Allows Auto Manufacturers to Install Flexible Components

New Report on Worldwide Nanotechnology Dental Implant Market

Life Technologies and Nanosys Sign Quantum Dot Licensing Agreement

Perovskite Could be the Key for Future Electronics and Nanoelectronics

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

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ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

2New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

3Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

4Jabil Recognizes Nordson Electronics Solutions with the 2024 Best Strategic Supplier Award

5New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

6Stable Lithium Plating and Stripping Mechanism in Anode-Less Lithium Batteries

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