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$New In-Depth Market Study of Global Refractories Industry$

New In-Depth Market Study of Global Refractories Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Refractories Industry Market Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 20 Jul 2013

Elmet Increases Production at Covington Facility to Address Increasing Demand for Synthetic Sapphire

Elmet Technologies is responding to aggressive market demand for synthetic sapphire by ramping up production at its new Covington, Georgia, facility. Synthetic sapphire is a critical component in LED production and has significant potential as the screen material for mobile devices and in aerospace and defense applications.

From Elmet Technologies, Inc. 19 Jul 2013

SEMICON West 2013: Palomar to Showcase 8000i Wire Bonder, i2Gi and VisionPilot Die Attach

Palomar Technologies, the world-leading provider of precision microelectronics and optoelectronic packaging systems, today announced the launch of new products at SEMICON West 2013: the 8000i Wire Bonder with Intelligent Interactive Graphical InterfaceTM (i2GiTM) and VisionPilotTM for automated high-precision die attach. The 8000i Wire Bonder, i2Gi and VisionPilot will be showcased through live demonstrations in booth #6251 at SEMICON West 2013, July 9-11, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

19 Jul 2013

Nominations Invited for Rockwell Automation’s Manufacturing Safety Excellence Award

Recognize a company for exemplary manufacturing safety performance. Celebrate their commitment to worker safety. Acknowledge top-notch safety professionals.

18 Jul 2013

Praxair Korea Commences Second Air Separation Plant at Samsung Semiconductor Facility

Praxair Korea, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., announced the start-up of its second state-of-the-art air separation plant at the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Samsung) semiconductor facility in Hwasung, Korea. Through a long-term contract, the plant will supply on-site high-purity oxygen, nitrogen and argon to Samsung, one of the largest electronics companies in the world and the largest global producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones and monitors.

18 Jul 2013

Manchester Laser Expert Honored for Outstanding Engineering Innovations in Manufacturing

A University of Manchester laser expert will this week receive one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s highest accolades – the Sir Frank Whittle medal – for his outstanding and sustained research achievements for engineering innovations in manufacturing that have directly benefitted the UK economy.

17 Jul 2013

FEED Contract for Sasol’s Louisiana Ethane Cracker and Chemicals Facility Awarded to Fluor

Fluor Corporation announced today that the company has secured a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for Sasol’s world-scale ethane cracker and associated derivative chemicals facility at its Lake Charles Chemical Complex in Louisiana.

16 Jul 2013

Study Analyzes Technology and Economics of Producing Ethylene from Ethanol

Ethylene is an important raw material in the world today, and is known to be effective as a raw material used in the production of PVC, polyethylene, ethylene oxide and other products. However, rising oil prices coupled with global concerns about sustainability and global warming have motivated research into ethylene manufacture from renewable sources. Companies such as Petron and Chematur have developed commercially proven technologies to obtain ethylene from ethanol derived from biomass.

16 Jul 2013

Global Direct Metal 3D Printers Provider, Phenix Systems, Acquired by 3D Systems

3D Systems announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Phenix Systems, a leading global provider of Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printers based in Riom, France. The company paid $15.1 million for 81% of the share capital and will immediately launch a simplified take-over bid process in accordance with the French Markets Authority on the remaining shares and voting rights.

From 3D Systems 16 Jul 2013

Jet edge Launches 5-Axis Water Jet Cuting system for Taper-Free Bevelled Parts from Any Material

Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. introduces the EDGE X-5 5-axis water jet system. The Jet Edge EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet system cuts complex taper-free and 3D parts from virtually any material.

From Jet Edge Waterjet Systems 16 Jul 2013

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.

Materials Processing News

New In-Depth Market Study of Global Refractories Industry

Elmet Increases Production at Covington Facility to Address Increasing Demand for Synthetic Sapphire

SEMICON West 2013: Palomar to Showcase 8000i Wire Bonder, i2Gi and VisionPilot Die Attach

Nominations Invited for Rockwell Automation’s Manufacturing Safety Excellence Award

Praxair Korea Commences Second Air Separation Plant at Samsung Semiconductor Facility

Manchester Laser Expert Honored for Outstanding Engineering Innovations in Manufacturing

FEED Contract for Sasol’s Louisiana Ethane Cracker and Chemicals Facility Awarded to Fluor

Study Analyzes Technology and Economics of Producing Ethylene from Ethanol

Global Direct Metal 3D Printers Provider, Phenix Systems, Acquired by 3D Systems

Jet edge Launches 5-Axis Water Jet Cuting system for Taper-Free Bevelled Parts from Any Material

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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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

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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

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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

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