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Removal of Anode Spikes Using the VHE Stimir Milling Machine

Removal of Anode Spikes Using the VHE Stimir Milling Machine

Under certain conditions, carbon anodes can experience spike - or mushroom - formation on the bottom surface. Such spikes quickly result in pot instability and reduced current efficiency. [More]
New Range of GPC/SEC Detectors by Malvern Instruments

New Range of GPC/SEC Detectors by Malvern Instruments

New pages on the Malvern Instruments website provide information that enables scientists to make informed choices about detector configurations for their specific GPC/SEC applications. [More]
Strongwell Corporation Partner with Chatfield Economic Development Authority

Strongwell Corporation Partner with Chatfield Economic Development Authority

Strongwell Corporation recently partnered with the Chatfield Economic Development Authority to develop, build and install an ADA-compliant handicap access ramp for the Chatfield Center for the Arts. [More]
Glaston Cautiously Positive about Development of the Glass Processing Market

Glaston Cautiously Positive about Development of the Glass Processing Market

Glaston’s expectations for the development of the glass processing market in 2013 are cautiously positive. Following the measures implemented during the beginning of 2013 the company stands on a stable foundation and Glaston can focus on further developing its business and core competence areas. At China Glass Glaston introduces several new products to the market. [More]
US Demand for Specialty Films Expected to Grow to $8.0 Billion in 2017

US Demand for Specialty Films Expected to Grow to $8.0 Billion in 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Specialty Films Market [More]
International Rectifier Honors TowerJazz with Foundry Supplier of the Year 2012 Award

International Rectifier Honors TowerJazz with Foundry Supplier of the Year 2012 Award

TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced it has received a Foundry Supplier of the Year 2012 Award from International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology. [More]
ABB to Commence Production of Central Photovoltaic Inverters in South Africa

ABB to Commence Production of Central Photovoltaic Inverters in South Africa

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, plans to start production of central inverters in South Africa to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements. [More]
Havok’s 3D Simulation Development Framework to be Integrated into Nova Systems

Havok’s 3D Simulation Development Framework to be Integrated into Nova Systems

Havok™, a leading provider of real-time simulation development and 3D visualization technology, announces today that it has entered into an enterprise agreement with Nova Technologies, a premier provider of high quality simulation training programs. [More]
Molecular Modelling Helps Describe Chemical Reactions in Complex Enzymes

Molecular Modelling Helps Describe Chemical Reactions in Complex Enzymes

How our bodies break down the common drugs ibuprofen, diclofenac and warfarin is the subject of a new study from the University of Bristol, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The research should ultimately help predict how new drugs will be metabolized in the body, potentially helping avoid adverse drug reactions in future. [More]
Manufacturing Processes Contribute to More Than Two-Thirds of a Running Shoe’s Carbon Impact

Manufacturing Processes Contribute to More Than Two-Thirds of a Running Shoe’s Carbon Impact

A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, according to a new MIT-led lifecycle assessment. [More]
LLNL Physicist Receives ECRP Award for Study on Critical Energy Transport Properties of High-Energy-Density Matter

LLNL Physicist Receives ECRP Award for Study on Critical Energy Transport Properties of High-Energy-Density Matter

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) physicist Yuan Ping has been selected as a recipient of a Department of Energy Office of Science Early Career Research Program (ECRP) award. These awards provide $2.5 million over five years to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and stimulate research careers in disciplines supported by the DOE Office of Science. [More]
Global Solar PV Wafer Market Forecast to Reach $16,263 Million by 2017

Global Solar PV Wafer Market Forecast to Reach $16,263 Million by 2017

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities in Global Solar Photovoltaics Wafer Market 2012-2017: Trends, Forecasts and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering. [More]
WAS’ ICP-OES Methodology Provides Simultaneous Qualitative Determination

WAS’ ICP-OES Methodology Provides Simultaneous Qualitative Determination

A new analytical service note from Warwick Analytical Service (WAS) describes proprietary ICP-OES methodology developed by the company enabling them to provide simultaneous qualitative determination of up to 67 elements* in a single, cost effective measurement. [More]

Update on Carbon Fibre by Smithers Rapra

Carbon fibre is the most preferred lightweight manufacturing material, and is increasingly becoming the material of choice for manufacturers around the world. Its high tensile strength, low weight and low thermal expa... [More]

IDTechEx Launch Online Browser-based Market Intelligence Portal

IDTechEx has recently launched an online browser-based Market Intelligence Portal bringing you in-depth market intelligence and independent analysis throughout the year. Subscription to our Market Intelligence Por... [More]
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