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Bluescope Steel Complete Acquisition of IMSA Steel for US$730 million

BlueScope Steel Limited today announced that its subsidiary, BlueScope Steel North America Corporation, has completed the acquisition of IMSA Steel Corp from Ternium S.A. for approximately US$730 million. BlueScope S...

5 Feb 2008

Glass Manufacturers Headquarters Recognized for Environmentally Friendly Structure

Owens-Illinois, Inc. today announced that its new world headquarters building in Perrysburg, Ohio, has been awarded silver LEED certification, recognizing it as a truly environmentally-friendly structure. The LEED (L...

From O-I Glass 4 Feb 2008

Exotic Particles Generated by Particle Accelerators May Explain Extra Spatial Dimensions

When the world's most powerful particle accelerator starts up later this year, exotic new particles may offer a glimpse of the existence and shapes of extra dimensions. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin...

1 Feb 2008

Alcoa Look to Establish an Aluminium Smelter in Brunei

Alcoa and the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enable more detailed studies into the feasibility of establishing a modern, gas-powered aluminum smelter in Brunei Daru...

1 Feb 2008

BHP Billiton Reduce Power Consumption at South African Aluminium Smelters

On instruction from the South African government and electricity utility supplier Eskom, and in an effort to stabilise the power situation in South Africa, BHP Billiton has begun reducing power demand at the Hillside, Ba...

1 Feb 2008

Larger Photovoltaic Cells at Lower Cost Per Watt of Energy Generated

Thin film photovoltaic manufacturers can now realise lerger more efficient cells thanks to new radiant heating platens from Isopad.

31 Jan 2008

Strong Electric Fields can Stabilize Electrically Conductive Metals and Solids

Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found that a strong electric field can stabilize the surface of metals and other solids that conduct electricity, inhibiting the formation of cracks caused by str...

31 Jan 2008

Gecko's Inspire Anti-Sliding Adhesive

A new anti-sliding adhesive developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, may be the closest man-made material yet to mimic the remarkable gecko toe hairs that allow the tiny lizard to scamper along v...

31 Jan 2008

New Discovery Paves the Way for New Generation Piezoelectric Materials

A discovery by scientists at the Carnegie Institution has opened the door to a new generation of piezoelectric materials that can convert mechanical strain into electricity and vice versa, potentially cutting costs and b...

31 Jan 2008

Rio Tinto Invest $2 Billion to Modernize Canadian Aluminium Smelter

Rio Tinto’s US$2 billion project to modernise its Kitimat smelter in British Columbia, Canada, will be submitted for Board approval following the decision by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to acce...

31 Jan 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.

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Bluescope Steel Complete Acquisition of IMSA Steel for US$730 million

Glass Manufacturers Headquarters Recognized for Environmentally Friendly Structure

Exotic Particles Generated by Particle Accelerators May Explain Extra Spatial Dimensions

Alcoa Look to Establish an Aluminium Smelter in Brunei

BHP Billiton Reduce Power Consumption at South African Aluminium Smelters

Larger Photovoltaic Cells at Lower Cost Per Watt of Energy Generated

Strong Electric Fields can Stabilize Electrically Conductive Metals and Solids

Gecko's Inspire Anti-Sliding Adhesive

New Discovery Paves the Way for New Generation Piezoelectric Materials

Rio Tinto Invest $2 Billion to Modernize Canadian Aluminium Smelter

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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?

Energy News

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

4The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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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Editorial Highlights