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Largest Solar Energy Project in New York's History Planned for Long Island

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the largest solar energy project
in New York State history is moving forward on Long Island, increasing the State’s
total solar energy production threefold.

2 Mar 2009

Thin Film Solar Summit to Take Place in May

The Thin Film Solar Summit Europe, organized by Thin Film Today, will take place in Berlin, Germany, from May 19 - 20, 2009. The summit will provide a forum for addressing the most critical business challenges currently ...

2 Mar 2009

Rhodia Completes Acquisition of Surfactant Manufacturer

Specialty chemical producer Rhodia (Paris:RHA) has completed its acquisition of the McIntyre Group Ltd after receiving regulatory authorizations. McIntyre is a privately-held manufacturer of specialty surfactants, ba...

2 Mar 2009

Converting CO2 into a Useable Fuel

The rising use of fossil fuels, driven by population growth and rising standards
of living across the globe, adds to the urgency of finding a solution to the
problem of rapidly increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse
gas.

2 Mar 2009

Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Build New Epoxy Resins Production Facility

In a joint press conference today with city officials, Hexion
Specialty Chemicals, Inc., announced that it will build a new production
facility in Esslingen, Germany, to produce specialty epoxy resins, vital materials
used in the production of windmill blades for the wind energy market.

From Hexion Inc. 2 Mar 2009

New Glass Especially Designed for Photovoltaic Modules

PPG Industries
has introduced Solarphire PV glass, a product designed to maximize
solar energy transmission for photovoltaic modules.

From PPG Industries Inc. 2 Mar 2009

Sustainable Office Developer Opts for Thin Joint Construction Technology

This is niche developer WCR Group’s solution to develop sustainable
offices using the H+H Thin
Joint system as a structural element to compliment its green-technology
external treatments and services.

2 Mar 2009

Screw Manufacturer Providing Custom Solutions for Construction and Furniture

Ever since their establishment in 1978, Landwide
Co., Ltd. has been focusing on construction and furniture fastener manufacturing
and developments. Major product lines of Landwide includes
self drilling screws, self tapping screws, machine screws, concrete screws,
and roofing screws.

From 3M Ceramic Textiles and Composites 2 Mar 2009

Quality Molds for Polymer Manufacturers from Taiwan

In the highly competitive molding industry, manufactures around the world
swarm the market with dazzling claims and guarantees. As the vanguard in the
field of plastic molds & rubber molds, Intertech
stands out from the rest through solid teamwork and leading production technology,
providing 100% Taiwan-made molds with premium quality.

2 Mar 2009

America's Watchdog Wants to Hear from Homeowners with Potentialy Toxic Drywall

Americas Watchdog has been leading the national and the state by state investigations
of potentially toxic Chinese drywall since the beginning of the year.

2 Mar 2009

Steel Prices Expected to Continue Dropping in the Short Term

With the economic crisis deepening, we forecast a further steel price reduction for the flat products sector in the short term. Customers are expected to continue de-stocking as demand during the first half of 2009 is li...

2 Mar 2009

Timken Realign Organization to Reduce Costs and Improve Competitiveness

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has announced it is realigning its organization to improve efficiency and reduce costs. “We are taking actions to align our organization for effectiveness and to right-size our co...

From The Timken Co. 2 Mar 2009

Thermoforming Machine Manufacturer Presentation Days a Complete Success

ILLIG, manufacturer of thermoforming
machines, welcomed more than 100 participants from the whole European market
on occasion of the company's Presentation Days, January 27 and 28, 2009.

2 Mar 2009

Surrey Nanosystems to Supply Nanomaterials Growth Tool to Georgia Institute of Technology

The leading research university, Georgia Institute of Technology, has ordered a nanomaterial growth tool from Surrey NanoSystems. The NanoGrowth 1000n equipment chosen incorporates an innovative low-temperature growt...

2 Mar 2009

Veeco Release New AFM for Life Sciences

Veeco
Instruments Inc., announced today the release of its BioScope™
Catalyst™ Life Science Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The Catalyst provides
an unprecedented level of integration between atomic force microscopy and light
microscopy.

From Veeco 2 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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Largest Solar Energy Project in New York's History Planned for Long Island

Thin Film Solar Summit to Take Place in May

Rhodia Completes Acquisition of Surfactant Manufacturer

Converting CO2 into a Useable Fuel

Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Build New Epoxy Resins Production Facility

New Glass Especially Designed for Photovoltaic Modules

Sustainable Office Developer Opts for Thin Joint Construction Technology

Screw Manufacturer Providing Custom Solutions for Construction and Furniture

Quality Molds for Polymer Manufacturers from Taiwan

America's Watchdog Wants to Hear from Homeowners with Potentialy Toxic Drywall

Steel Prices Expected to Continue Dropping in the Short Term

Timken Realign Organization to Reduce Costs and Improve Competitiveness

Thermoforming Machine Manufacturer Presentation Days a Complete Success

Surrey Nanosystems to Supply Nanomaterials Growth Tool to Georgia Institute of Technology

Veeco Release New AFM for Life Sciences

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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

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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Studying Triplet States and Singlet Oxygen Generation in Photosensitizers

Enhancing STEM Education: The Role of Undergraduate Research

Reimagining Electrode Loading Analysis

Low Power Elemental Mapping for Sample Analysis

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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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