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BYD to Build Electric Bus and Battery Assembly Plant Near City of Campinas in Brazil

The city of Campinas (in the São Paulo region of Brazil) has been selected as the home to the BYD’s newest factory creating ~450 new local jobs. Executives from Campinas City Hall and BYD Company Ltd. this week announced the opening of the company’s first South American manufacturing facility.

17 Jul 2014

Vishay HiRel’s Zhuhai Plant in China Earns AS9100 Rev C and ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that Vishay HiRel Systems LLC has earned AS9100 Rev C and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification for its plant in Zhuhai, China. The registration audits were conducted by BSI Group China, and the site was certified for the manufacture of magnetic devices.

17 Jul 2014

Iceland Site Selected for Silicor Materials’ Large-Scale Solar Silicon Plant

Silicor Materials, Inc., the lowest cost manufacturer of high-quality solar silicon and a producer of aluminum by-products, announced today that it has selected a site at the port of Grundartangi in Iceland for its first large-scale solar silicon production facility.

16 Jul 2014

Aluminum Casting Producer, Trimet, Switches to Henkel Technologies

With its highly efficient lubricant concentrate of the BONDERITE brand and a technical service, Henkel offers tailored, integrated solutions for pressure die-casting processes to companies from the metal processing industry. By offering this full package Henkel convinced Trimet, one of Europe’s leading aluminum casting producers, to switch all its production lines to Henkel technologies.

16 Jul 2014

MTI Expands Deep-Draw and Forming Capabilities with New 1200 Ton Press

MTI has installed and commissioned a 1200 ton press at its Albany, Oregon facility. The new press expands on MTI's deep-draw and forming capabilities for a variety of applications in diverse markets.

16 Jul 2014

Hurco Seeks U.S. Patent for New Technology Combining 3D Printing and CNC Machining

Hurco Companies, Inc. today announced the company recently filed a U.S. patent application for new technology combining 3D printing and CNC machining.

16 Jul 2014

Latest Techniques for Welding High-Strength Steels and Aluminum

As vehicle design and construction evolve, so too must collision repair procedures, equipment and shops. Learn the latest techniques for welding modern high-strength steels and aluminum by attending a free webcast presented by Elektron on July 17.

16 Jul 2014

Vacuum TechExpo 2014: Edwards’ GXS Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Wins Innovation Award

Edwards, together with its distributor in Russia, Intech Analytics JSC is proud to announce that the GXS dry screw vacuum pump won the Product Innovation Award at Vacuum TechExpo 2014 in Moscow.

From Edwards Vacuum Ltd 16 Jul 2014

IMTS 2014: Cimatron to Introduce GibbsCAM Universal Kinematic Machine

Cimatron Limited, a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries, announced today that GibbsCAM UKM (Universal Kinematic Machine), the brand-new engine behind the upcoming release of GibbsCAM 2015, will be introduced at IMTS 2014, September 8-13, 2014, at McCormick Place, Chicago, in Booth # E-3310.

15 Jul 2014

JE Berkowitz to Produce Architectural Insulation Modules Utilizing Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels

Responding to the need for high-performance insulation solutions for the architectural curtainwall market, industry leaders Dow Corning Corporation and JE Berkowitz, LP Architectural Glass have announced an agreement under which JE Berkowitz will manufacture Dow Corning® Architectural Insulation Modules utilizing Dow Corning® Vacuum Insulation Panels.

From Dow Corning 14 Jul 2014

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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.

Materials Processing News

BYD to Build Electric Bus and Battery Assembly Plant Near City of Campinas in Brazil

Vishay HiRel’s Zhuhai Plant in China Earns AS9100 Rev C and ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Iceland Site Selected for Silicor Materials’ Large-Scale Solar Silicon Plant

Aluminum Casting Producer, Trimet, Switches to Henkel Technologies

MTI Expands Deep-Draw and Forming Capabilities with New 1200 Ton Press

Hurco Seeks U.S. Patent for New Technology Combining 3D Printing and CNC Machining

Latest Techniques for Welding High-Strength Steels and Aluminum

Vacuum TechExpo 2014: Edwards’ GXS Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Wins Innovation Award

IMTS 2014: Cimatron to Introduce GibbsCAM Universal Kinematic Machine

JE Berkowitz to Produce Architectural Insulation Modules Utilizing Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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?

Materials Processing News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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