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Grants Awarded for Development of Next Generation Artificial Limbs

A team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will receive $1 million in federal and state grants to advance the critical development of neuroprosthetics—next-generation artificial limbs that could...

25 Sep 2008

Michelman Release Recyclable, Water-based Moisture Barrier Coatings for Specialty Packaging

The coatings can be used for moisture retention when used on the interior surface, or to prevent moisture penetration into the container when used on the exterior. Various grades of VaporCoat provide meat release, are printable, repulpable, recyclable, cold-set gluable and FDA compliant.

From Michelman Inc 25 Sep 2008

Hybrid Plastics Produce First Conformal Coating to Suppress Short Circuits

Hybrid Plastics has reached a milestone by producing the first conformal coating capable of suppressing tin whiskers. Lead-free electronics are ubiquitous.

24 Sep 2008

Johns Hopkins Researchers Develop Nanotechnology Test for Screening Chemical Modifications to DNA

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore have developed a novel test to screen for chemical modifications to DNA known as methylation. The technology potentially could be used both for ...

24 Sep 2008

Nanofilm Leverage Ferro's Sales Network to Market Nano-Coatings

Ferro Corporation and Nanofilm today announced that they have reached an agreement whereby Ferro will market Nanofilm's unique range of nano-coatings to the global glass and ceramic markets. This new relationship...

23 Sep 2008

Students Develop Automated Sun Tracking Solar Power Panels Wins Top Honors

A team of five students who designed a system that could allow solar power panels to track the sun without motors or control systems won top honors Thursday, and a check for $10,000, in the finals of a competition aimed at developing innovative energy technologies.

22 Sep 2008

BASF Establish New Training Center for Automotive Spray Painting Professionals

The training center will further strengthen BASF Coatings’ competencies in providing enhanced refinish coatings solutions – high quality products bundled with the best application techniques and training.

19 Sep 2008

Siemens Install Integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to Improve Productivity for Russian Steel Producer

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies installs an integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in the Cherepovets production complex of the Russian steel producer CherMK OAO Severstal. Severstal will thus have its own p...

19 Sep 2008

Diamon-Fusion to Apply Nano-Coating to Nike World Headquarter

The first phase took place this month on the John McEnroe Building facade along its exterior glass walls and windows. An extensive restoration process on the existing concrete-leached glass was completed utilizing DFI's proprietary restoration products prior to fashioning the Diamon-Fusion® nano-coating.

19 Sep 2008

Scientists Concern Fullerenes' Potential to Accumulate in Living Tissues

Research at Purdue University suggests synthetic carbon molecules called fullerenes, or buckyballs, have a high potential of being accumulated in animal tissue, but the molecules also appear to break down in sunlight, pe...

19 Sep 2008

Editorial Highlights

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.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Grants Awarded for Development of Next Generation Artificial Limbs

Michelman Release Recyclable, Water-based Moisture Barrier Coatings for Specialty Packaging

Hybrid Plastics Produce First Conformal Coating to Suppress Short Circuits

Johns Hopkins Researchers Develop Nanotechnology Test for Screening Chemical Modifications to DNA

Nanofilm Leverage Ferro's Sales Network to Market Nano-Coatings

Students Develop Automated Sun Tracking Solar Power Panels Wins Top Honors

BASF Establish New Training Center for Automotive Spray Painting Professionals

Siemens Install Integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to Improve Productivity for Russian Steel Producer

Diamon-Fusion to Apply Nano-Coating to Nike World Headquarter

Scientists Concern Fullerenes' Potential to Accumulate in Living Tissues

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Coatings and Thin Films News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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