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Resonant Probe Microscopy Provides Imaging Beyond AFM

A new approach to microscopy is opening up the wonders of the molecular world, allowing researchers to examine organic molecules and delicate crystals as they grow, atom by atom. Dr Andrew Humhpris, co-founder of the ori...

18 Mar 2009

Slimmer Copper Nanorods Brings 3D Chip Technology A Step Closer

Researchers at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute have developed a new technique for growing slimmer
copper nanorods, a key step for advancing integrated 3-D chip technology.

17 Mar 2009

Tecnalia Collaborate with Japanese on Photovoltaics

The Tecnalia Technological Corporation has signed a strategic agreement for joint working with the Japanese Kyosemi manufacturer of semiconductors in order to jointly research new technologies for the photoelectric energ...

17 Mar 2009

Applied Materials Release New Tool for Reducing the Cost of Solar Cell Manufacturing

Applied Materials,
Inc. today released its Applied HCT MaxEdge™ wire saw, a new platform
for slicing ingots into ultra-thin wafers that can help customers drive down
the cost of manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) cells by up to $0.18 per watt.

From Applied Materials Inc 16 Mar 2009

Helmholtz Association Inaugurates Three New Units for Materials Research

Three new experimental units for conducting materials research are being inaugurated today at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt. The units have been set up alongside the GSI’s accelerator...

16 Mar 2009

Epitaxial Processing System Help Maximize Wafer Capacity for Photovoltaic Cell Production

CSD Epitaxy, Inc. (CSD Epitaxy), a global provider of epitaxial processing equipment, announced the recent delivery of the first EpiPro(tm) 5000-IG production system to GlobiTech Corporation, a leading global supplier of...

12 Mar 2009

Global Semiconductor Market to Continue Decline

Semiconductor and semiconductor equipment markets are falling off a cliff (like the economy) and will mirror 2001, according to the report “The Global Market for Equipment and Materials for IC Manufacturing”

12 Mar 2009

A Complete Analysis Of Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets

China's IC industry is expanding rapidly. In 2008 Mainland China produced 42.5 billion ICs, which accounted for 24.3% of domestic demand as a result of massive building programs and the weak economy. In comparison, Mainland China produced only 20.9% five years ago. However, in 2008, consumption of ICs in Mainland China is outpaced production in domestically made ICs.

11 Mar 2009

Molybdenum Sulfide - An Alternative to Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes are discussed as a future alternative to silicon-based transistors, but some material properties have turned out as an obstacle to industrial implementations. Now Danish and German researchers came up wi...

10 Mar 2009

Physik Instrumente Release 2009 Piezo Nano Positioning Catalog

Nanopositioning + Piezo Technology Specialist PI,
has issued the 2009 hard-cover catalog entitled "Piezo Nano Positioning
Inspirations 2009".

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 5 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.

Semiconductor News

Resonant Probe Microscopy Provides Imaging Beyond AFM

Slimmer Copper Nanorods Brings 3D Chip Technology A Step Closer

Tecnalia Collaborate with Japanese on Photovoltaics

Applied Materials Release New Tool for Reducing the Cost of Solar Cell Manufacturing

Helmholtz Association Inaugurates Three New Units for Materials Research

Epitaxial Processing System Help Maximize Wafer Capacity for Photovoltaic Cell Production

Global Semiconductor Market to Continue Decline

A Complete Analysis Of Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets

Molybdenum Sulfide - An Alternative to Carbon Nanotubes

Physik Instrumente Release 2009 Piezo Nano Positioning Catalog

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

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

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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

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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