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Next Wave in Electronics - Wavy Electronics

The next wave in electronics could be wavy electronics. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a fully stretchable form of single-crystal silicon with micron-sized, wave-like geo...

16 Dec 2005

Calculating Electron Correlations in the Hydrogen Molecule

Need to understand the details of how a molecule is put together? Want to see the effects of the intricate dance that its electrons do to make a chemical bond? Try blowing a molecule to bits and calculating what happens ...

16 Dec 2005

Pioneering Manufacturing Process to Lighten Titanium, Stainless Steel and Other Metals

A pioneering manufacturing process that can turn titanium, stainless steel and many other metals into a new breed of engineering components could have a big impact across industry. Unlike conventional solid-metal com...

16 Dec 2005

Silicon-Germanium Microchips Show Much Promise

Georgia Tech scientists and engineers are pursuing the dictum that "smaller is better" to develop a new breed of highly-integrated silicon-based microchips capable of operating in ultra-sophisticated radar syst...

16 Dec 2005

Highest-Field "Resistive" Magnet in the World

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is ending its year with another achievement of international importance as engineers and technicians this week completed testing of a world-record magnet. With the completi...

16 Dec 2005

Fluid Particles Sometimes Irreversible

When a viscous fluid, such as a jar of honey, is stirred and then unstirred, the contents return to their starting points. However, according to research by a team of physicists headed by New York University's David ...

16 Dec 2005

Harvard Bubble Researchers Report Latest Findings

Researchers at Harvard University have demonstrated that gas bubbles can exist in stable non-spherical shapes without the application of external force. The micron- to millimeter scale peapod-, doughnut- and sausage-shap...

16 Dec 2005

Peacefully Coexisting in an Electronic World

Although the DVD recorder is connected, the TV screen is still blank. To avoid such mishaps, manufacturers test the interaction of their devices in costly laboratories. Simulation software offers a faster, lower-cost app...

16 Dec 2005

Understanding Grid Semantics for Virtual Collaboration

An EU project hopes to realise the ultimate potential of Grid computing by creating a network that is intelligently aware of its components and of the domain it addresses, enabling quick and easy virtual collaboration. ...

16 Dec 2005

Polyurethane Spray Foam Roof Insulation

More than 50% of buyers put location as the number one influencing factor in their choice of a new home. Things like low crime rate, good local amenities, road network and schools all influencing their decision of locati...

16 Dec 2005

Atomic Weapons Establishment Joins Materials Data Management Consortium

The Material Data Management Consortium (MDMC) is welcoming the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE plc) as its newest member. AWE plc in the UK joins the MDMC to support and develop its current enterprise-wide material...

From Granta Design 16 Dec 2005

New Steel Shredder to Double Capacity at Schnitzer Steel's Portland Plant

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today announced the purchase of a state-of-the-art Metso Texas Shredder 122x108 for its Portland, Oregon metals recycling operation. The new shredder is equipped with a 7,000 horsepower m...

15 Dec 2005

Cabot and Honeywell Join Forces in Tantalum Technologies for the Semiconductor Industry

Cabot Supermetals, a business of Cabot Corporation today announced it has entered into a global patent cross-license agreement with Honeywell's Electronic Materials business covering certain of their respective propr...

15 Dec 2005

Rohm and Haas to Close UK Powder Coatings Plant

Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings, a global market leader for powder coatings, will consolidate its manufacturing facilities in Europe into three sites, resulting in the closure of its Aldridge, UK, plant. Production will be...

15 Dec 2005

New Oxford Spin-Out to Catalyse a Cleaner Future

The latest spin-out company from Oxford University, Oxford Catalysts Ltd, plans to develop and exploit novel catalyst technology for the energy industry which is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Oxfor...

15 Dec 2005

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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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Next Wave in Electronics - Wavy Electronics

Calculating Electron Correlations in the Hydrogen Molecule

Pioneering Manufacturing Process to Lighten Titanium, Stainless Steel and Other Metals

Silicon-Germanium Microchips Show Much Promise

Highest-Field "Resistive" Magnet in the World

Fluid Particles Sometimes Irreversible

Harvard Bubble Researchers Report Latest Findings

Peacefully Coexisting in an Electronic World

Understanding Grid Semantics for Virtual Collaboration

Polyurethane Spray Foam Roof Insulation

Atomic Weapons Establishment Joins Materials Data Management Consortium

New Steel Shredder to Double Capacity at Schnitzer Steel's Portland Plant

Cabot and Honeywell Join Forces in Tantalum Technologies for the Semiconductor Industry

Rohm and Haas to Close UK Powder Coatings Plant

New Oxford Spin-Out to Catalyse a Cleaner Future

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Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

How to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling with Handheld XRF

The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

How do Barometric Pressure Sensors Work?

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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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Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

5New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

6Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

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