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Light-Bending Metamaterial Could Lead to High-Powered Nanophotonics

Researchers at Rice University have created a metamaterial that could light the way toward high-powered optics, ultra-efficient solar cells and even cloaking devices. Naomi Halas, an award-winning pioneer in nanophotonic...

15 Mar 2009

Arburg to Set Standard in High-Speed Machines and Automation in China

An electric Allrounder 570 A demonstrate its capability with a high-speed packaging application. With the new combination Allrounder Golden Edition and Multilift V Select Arburg presents the automated production of a technically complex moulded part.

From Arburg GmbH 12 Mar 2009

Michigan Brazing Installed New Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) Furnace to Expand Aluminium Production

Michigan Brazing LLC has installed a Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) furnace line to expand production of aluminum radiators in their Howell, MI manufacturing facility.

12 Mar 2009

Oxford Instruments Leading Development in Semi-Polar GaN Layer for Optoelectronic Devices

In the past decade, Group III-nitride materials have been widely used for visible and ultraviolet light emitting diodes and blue, violet laser diodes. Most of these optoelectronic devices are typically fabricated on the conventional polar (0001) c-plane oriented substrate material

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 11 Mar 2009

Alcoa Named The World's Most Admired Metals Company by Fortune

In addition to being the most admired metals company, Alcoa also took top position in innovation, social responsibility, and quality of products and services within the entire industry.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 10 Mar 2009

New Ice Material to Seed Clouds and Cause Rain

This week's Nature Materials (09 March 2009) reveals how an international team of scientists led by researchers at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL have discovered a novel one dimensional ice chain structure built from pentagons that may prove to be a step toward the development of new materials

9 Mar 2009

Rio Tinto Finalize Sale and Purchase Agreement for Jacobs Ranch Coal Mine

Rio Tinto has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its Jacobs Ranch coal mine to Arch Coal, Inc. for a total cash consideration of US$761 million. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closin...

9 Mar 2009

World's Largest Laser Gears Up for Experiments

Construction of the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's largest and highest-energy laser system, was essentially completed on Feb. 26, when technicians at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where the laser is located, fired the first full system shot to the center of the NIF target chamber.

8 Mar 2009

First Measurement of Electric Current from Single Molecular Nano Wire

For the first time researchers ) have measured the ability of a single, very long molecular wire to carry electric current. Until now, there were only statistical measurements on a collection of wires a few nanometers long.

8 Mar 2009

PC Technology Successfully Incorporated in Industrial Coating Thickness Measurement Instruments

The new generation FMP handheld range of coating thickness measurement instruments from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd offers a new approach to the coating thickness measurement world and the latest product releases fo...

8 Mar 2009

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.

Non-Ferrous Alloys and Metals News

Light-Bending Metamaterial Could Lead to High-Powered Nanophotonics

Arburg to Set Standard in High-Speed Machines and Automation in China

Michigan Brazing Installed New Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) Furnace to Expand Aluminium Production

Oxford Instruments Leading Development in Semi-Polar GaN Layer for Optoelectronic Devices

Alcoa Named The World's Most Admired Metals Company by Fortune

New Ice Material to Seed Clouds and Cause Rain

Rio Tinto Finalize Sale and Purchase Agreement for Jacobs Ranch Coal Mine

World's Largest Laser Gears Up for Experiments

First Measurement of Electric Current from Single Molecular Nano Wire

PC Technology Successfully Incorporated in Industrial Coating Thickness Measurement Instruments

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

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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?

Non-Ferrous Alloys and Metals 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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

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