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Microsanj Co-founder Selected to be SEMI-THERM 2014 Recipient of THERMI Award

Dr. Ali Shakouri, Microsanj Co-founder and Chairman of the Advisory Board, has been selected to be the SEMI-THERM 2014 recipient of the THERMI award in recognition of his contributions to the field of semiconductor device and systems thermal issues.

12 Mar 2014

BASF Invests €2 Million in New Global R&D Center in India

BASF SE today inaugurated a new global Research and Development (R&D) Center at its Thane site in Navi Mumbai, India, focusing on organic synthesis, advanced process and formulation research, discovery chemistry for modern agricultural solutions, and molecular modelling. With an initial investment of €2 million, this new facility has been set up by BASF under its group Company, BASF Chemicals India Pvt Ltd. The new R&D facilities will accommodate more than 60 scientists in the first phase.

From BASF Corporation 10 Mar 2014

QuesTek Selected to be a Research Partner for American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII)

The White House announced on Tuesday, February 25th, the establishment of the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII).

From QuesTek Innovations LLC 7 Mar 2014

Empower Materials Inc. produces first small scale quantities of QPAC 100 Polypropylene/ Polycyclohexene Carbonate Powder for Pore Former Applications

Empower Materials recently completed a trial to produce QPAC ® 100 powder.

From Empower Materials 7 Mar 2014

WPI Leads New Multi-University Project to Develop Better Alloys for Military Vehicles

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is the lead institution on a $7.4 million, multi-university award from the U.S. Army that will support the development of new metallurgical methods and new lightweight alloys that will help the military build more effective and durable vehicles and systems. The technologies and processes developed as part of the research will also have applications in the aircraft, automotive, and electronics industries.

7 Mar 2014

Sygnature Discovery Performs Reproducible Low Temperature Reactions Using Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm System

Sygnature Discovery (Nottingham, UK) has been using an Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm system to perform low temperature reactions which have traditionally been difficult to undertake reproducibly on a small to medium scale.

From Asynt 7 Mar 2014

AFOSR Awards YIP Grant for Designing Materials Inspired by Bone

Dr. Majid Minary, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UT Dallas, has received funding to design high-performance materials inspired by bone.

6 Mar 2014

IPC PAS Presents Real Science in an e-Book

Science knows everything and is always ready with a clear answer to any problem – this is what we think of science while leaving school and how the media present it. The real science is, however, different. What's like? The answer can be found in an e-book prepared by the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

6 Mar 2014

Swedish Researchers Demonstrate Miniaturized Technique for Gel Electrophoresis

Medical diagnoses and DNA sequencing can be made cheaper, faster and more reliable using a new miniaturized technique for gel electrophoresis based on conducting polymer materials, according to researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.

5 Mar 2014

Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer

Bruker Elemental introduces the 2nd generation of its S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer platform. Based on extensive customer feedback, the new S1 TITAN enhancements include a weatherproof IP54-rated housing and optional integrated camera & small spot collimator.

From Bruker Handheld XRF 4 Mar 2014

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 Research News

Microsanj Co-founder Selected to be SEMI-THERM 2014 Recipient of THERMI Award

BASF Invests €2 Million in New Global R&D Center in India

QuesTek Selected to be a Research Partner for American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII)

Empower Materials Inc. produces first small scale quantities of QPAC 100 Polypropylene/ Polycyclohexene Carbonate Powder for Pore Former Applications

WPI Leads New Multi-University Project to Develop Better Alloys for Military Vehicles

Sygnature Discovery Performs Reproducible Low Temperature Reactions Using Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm System

AFOSR Awards YIP Grant for Designing Materials Inspired by Bone

IPC PAS Presents Real Science in an e-Book

Swedish Researchers Demonstrate Miniaturized Technique for Gel Electrophoresis

Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

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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 Research News

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

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3Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

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