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Tegal Introduce New ICP Deep Reactive Ion Etch System for MEMS Sensor Markets

Tegal Corporation (NASDAQ:TGAL), a leading designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems, announced today that the Company had shipped a Tegal 200SE ICP deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) system to a leading...

12 Nov 2008

Trelleborg Strengthens Specialized Steel Surface Treatment Operations

Trelleborg is integrating an existing supplier in the specialized surface treatment of steel into the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The plant is located in Gävle, Sweden, and was previously owned by the Finni...

12 Nov 2008

Protective Road Barrier Reflector Produced from BASF Styrene-based Specialty Plastic

In doing so it has been able to replace the steel previously used for the mountings by a steel-gray colored variant of this acrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile polymer (ASA).

12 Nov 2008

Researchers Creates New Molecule Stopping the SARS Virus

A Purdue University researcher has created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease. "The outbreak of SARS in 2003 led to hundreds of deaths...

12 Nov 2008

New Research in Developing Real-time Nanoscale Toxic Chemical Sensor

Clemson physics professor Apparao Rao and his team are researching nano-scale cantilevers that have the potential to read and alert us to toxic chemicals or gases in the air.

12 Nov 2008

OSRAM Introduce New MultiLED Developed Specially for High -Resolution Displays

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is launching two new MultiLEDs for different LED video displays. The new MultiLED in the jet black package has been developed specially for high-resolution displays. As the blackest LED curre...

12 Nov 2008

Leading Project in Developing Simulation for Safer Production Methods for Cement and Nanomaterials

The TECNALIA Technological Corporation is leading five projects within the VII Framework Programme with regard to the simulation of cement materials, nanomaterials for building safer aircraft, communications and mobility...

12 Nov 2008

Using Carbon Nanotubes for Memory and Data Storage

Computers are getting smaller and smaller. And as hand-held devices —
from mobile phones and cameras to music players and laptops — get more
powerful, the race is on to develop memory formats that can satisfy the ever-growing
demand for information storage on tiny formats.

12 Nov 2008

Lucite Begins Producing Methyl Methacrylate Using New Energy Efficient Technology

The Board of Lucite International
Group Limited is delighted to announce that the world's first Alpha plant
has begun producing methyl methacrylate (MMA).

12 Nov 2008

Structural Assessment Techniques for Marine and Land Based Structures

From ships to offshore installations, structures are being examined in an
attempt to predict and understand structural deterioration. Concerns have been
voiced as to the ageing effects of conditions encountered in service leading
to anxiety regarding environmental and economic implications.

12 Nov 2008

Mitsubishi Rayon to Acquire World's Leading Manufacturer of Methyl Methacrylate MMA

The Board of Lucite International Group Limited ("Lucite" or the "Company"), has announced that the Company is to be acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. ("Mitsubishi Rayon") for a total c...

12 Nov 2008

New Book Examines Product Development and Design for Traditional and Technical Textiles

The evolution of any industry is inevitable; in the case of the textile industry
diverse demands are driving development. Consumers are demanding ethical sourcing
of materials, high-performance fabrics and an affordable price tag. Manufacturers
need to be competitive and forward thinking at all stages of development from
design through to manufacture.

12 Nov 2008

Uponor to Consolidate Metal Fittings Manufacturing Business

Uponor intends to move
its Swedish metal fittings production from the Kungsör plant, near Västerås,
to the company's existing plant in Hassfurt, Germany, to centralise production
into one dedicated factory.

12 Nov 2008

Advances in Automotive Textiles Documented in New Publication

Automotive textiles represent a valuable sector in the technical textiles
market. With ever advancing technical developments in the automotive industry
it is essential that textiles advance at the same rate to meet demands placed
upon them. The textiles used in the production of a car are far ranging from
seat upholstery to floor coverings and parcel shelves with each needing to meet
different specifications and standards.

12 Nov 2008

New Solution to Data Theft from Smart Cards

Data theft or "skimming" from smart cards and e-passports will
be harder from documents kept in a new 3M
product. 3M ToughShield brand Protective Sleeves offer reliable, durable data
protection for RFID-enabled devices.

12 Nov 2008