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Trident Showcase New Solid State Drives (SSD) for Military and Industrial Applications

Trident Space & Defense, (formerly a division of TRW) will be exhibiting its Electronic Components for Space alongside its Triton Series of ruggedized Solid State Drives (SSD) for military and industrial applications...

17 Nov 2008

Boeing Completes Destructive Testing on New 787 Dreamliner, The First All-Composite Wing Box Ever Built

Boeing [NYSE: BA] completed destructive testing today on a full-scale composite wing box of the 787 Dreamliner, the first all-composite wing box ever built for a Boeing commercial airplane. This test is part of the certi...

16 Nov 2008

Molecular Foundry at LBNL to be Kitted Out with Gear from Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments has just won an order for 6 systems to equip the Molecular Foundry at the Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), California, USA, a DOE user facility
for nanoscience and a centre of excellence in scientific research. The Oxford
Instruments systems ordered comprise 6 tools - 3 ICP Plasma etch systems,
2 Plasmalab 80Plus tools, and a FlexAL atomic layer deposition tool.

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 15 Nov 2008

Engineers Develop Algorithm to Optimise Hybrid Electricity Generation Systems through Renewable Energies

Engineers from the University of Zaragoza have developed an algorithm that can optimise hybrid electricity generation systems through combined use of renewable energies, such as photovoltaic and wind power, and non-renewables, such as diesel.

14 Nov 2008

New Nano Biosensor Device to Revolutionise Diseases Identification

The device, which may revolutionise the science of diagnosis, uses antibodies to detect biomarkers, molecules in the body used to identify disease.

14 Nov 2008

Russian Engineers Develop New Fully Automated Scanning Probe Microscope

Scanning probe microscopy approved itself the most effective technology for studying objects of nano-size and properties of surfaces with super-resolution. Today the field of nanotechnology generates tasks, which become ...

13 Nov 2008

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

Tens of thousands of people with severe vision loss are set to benefit after the announcement today of a landmark partnership of world-leading Australian research institutes. Bionic Vision Australia will pursue the d...

13 Nov 2008

Automotive Glazing Benefits from Nanotechnology

Exatec has recently introduced new testing methods that can help to optimize
the application of poly-siloxane nano-composite coatings which are used in combination
with Lexan* polycarbonate to enhance its ability to withstand long-term weathering
in automotive environments. The correct application of these wet-coat systems
is important to ensure the lightweight glazing components retain their clarity
for the life of the vehicle.

13 Nov 2008

IBM Offerinng Industry’s First 45-Nanometer Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Foundry

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced immediate availability of the semiconductor industry’s first 45-nanometer (nm) Silicon on Insulator (SOI) foundry offering. The new offering adds industry-standard design tools and l...

12 Nov 2008

Researchers Developing Characterization Tools to Study Effect Of Defects In Structural Composites

European project DEFCOM, the objective of which is to develop non-destructive simulation and characterisation tools that enable manufacturers of structural composites to distinguish between different types of defects and thus increase the reliability of these materials.

12 Nov 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.

Materials Testing News

Trident Showcase New Solid State Drives (SSD) for Military and Industrial Applications

Boeing Completes Destructive Testing on New 787 Dreamliner, The First All-Composite Wing Box Ever Built

Molecular Foundry at LBNL to be Kitted Out with Gear from Oxford Instruments

Engineers Develop Algorithm to Optimise Hybrid Electricity Generation Systems through Renewable Energies

New Nano Biosensor Device to Revolutionise Diseases Identification

Russian Engineers Develop New Fully Automated Scanning Probe Microscope

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

Automotive Glazing Benefits from Nanotechnology

IBM Offerinng Industry’s First 45-Nanometer Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Foundry

Researchers Developing Characterization Tools to Study Effect Of Defects In Structural Composites

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 Testing 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

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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