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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Opens New Excellence Center for Development of Organic Materials

he purpose of the center is the development of processes for organic semiconductor devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic solar cells.

30 Oct 2008

Chinese Researchers Developing First DNA Tweezers

The microscopic tweezers could have several potential uses including microsurgery, drug and gene delivery for gene therapy, and in the manufacturing of nano-sized circuits for futuristic electronics.

30 Oct 2008

Researchers Demonstrate Use of Carbon Nanotubes to Ease Large-Scale Manufacturing of Electronic Devices

Researchers at Northeastern have demonstrated a way to use single-walled carbon nanotubes, to ease large-scale manufacture of flat-panel displays and electronic memory devices.

30 Oct 2008

HeidelbergCement Anticipates European Decision on Emission Levels

In the coming weeks, the decisive steps will be taken at European level to shape the emissions trading landscape in Europe from 2013. HeidelbergCement, the third-largest cement manufacturer worldwide, operates 36 plants ...

30 Oct 2008

NLMK Commission New State-of-the-Art Turbogenerator at Main Steel Production Site

A new 25 MW turbogenerator has been commissioned at NLMK’s main production site in Lipetsk. The turbogenerator will enhance power generation, improve the efficiency of the existing high pressure steam generation...

30 Oct 2008

Researchers Developing New Imaging Agents for Breast Cancer Detection

Clemson University researchers developing imaging agents to allow a new method of detecting breast cancers have received $180,000 from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Breast cancer is the second leading caus...

30 Oct 2008

The Introduction of Nanorobots into the Body is Just a Matter of Time

Nanorobots that are introduced into the body to eradicate tumor cells or clean out clogged arteries are not just science fiction; they are a realistic vision of the technological possibilities of the not-so-distant futur...

30 Oct 2008

BASF Develops Water-Repellant Adhesive for Thermal Insulation

For insulating buildings exposed to groundwater with Styrodur® C, BASF’s green extruded polystyrene rigid-foam panels (XPS), BASF subsidiary PCI Augsburg has recently developed PCI Pecimor DK, a water-repellant adhesive.

30 Oct 2008

QinetiQ Receives Contract to Support FBI Engineering Research Facility

QinetiQ North America’s Mission Solutions Group has announced that its Security and Intelligence Services Business Unit has been awarded a five-year time and materials contract with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide Security Management and Support Services

From QinetiQ 30 Oct 2008

Sematech Receives Latest Generation Through-Silicon-Via -TSV- Etch Tool System

SEMATECH, in partnership with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, is pleased to announce that it has received a 300 mm Telius™ SP UD system from Tokyo Electron Limit...

30 Oct 2008

Siemens to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Kiln Line for Lithuanian Cement Producer

The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (IS) has received an order from the Lithuanian cement producer, Akmenės Cementas AB, to supply the electrical equipment for a new kiln line. The project is worth more than ...

30 Oct 2008

Air Products to Increase Manufacturing Capacity of PRISM Membrane Products

Air Products , the worldwide leader in production of gas separation and purification membranes, today announced plans to construct a new production facility in St. Charles, Missouri to increase manufacturing capacity of ...

30 Oct 2008

Assmann Gain NSF Certification for Their Linear Polyethylene Tanks

Assmann announces new NSF Certification for its linear polyethylene tanks. Assmann linear polyethylene tanks are certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects. The Cert...

30 Oct 2008

New Project to Assess the Credentials of Naturally Derived Building Materials

The BioCompass project
will address the problem faced by the construction industry in that there is
limited understanding of the environmental performance of these relatively new
materials, making like for like comparisons difficult. The work is being undertaken
under a UK LINK collaborative research project funded through the DEFRA renewable
materials programme.

30 Oct 2008

Palm-Sized Universal Testing Machines become More Versatile with New Testing Software

ADMET Inc., today announced that the
Micro EP line of palm-sized universal testing machines (UTMs) has been enhanced
with the addition of its MTESTQuattro™ materials testing system. The new
configuration enables greater materials testing capabilities and the ability
to combine mechanical test results with microscope images in a single file.

30 Oct 2008