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Study Findings Demonstrate Potential of Magnetic Chips for Energy-Efficient Computing

In a breakthrough for energy-efficient computing, UC Berkeley engineers have shown for the first time that magnetic chips can actually operate at the lowest fundamental energy dissipation theoretically possible under the laws of thermodynamics.

14 Mar 2016

VHE‘s Enhanced Ohmmeter can Measure Electrical Resistance Between Points of Different Voltage Potential

VHE‘s enhanced ohmmeter is able to measure the electrical resistance between points of different voltage potential. Conventional ohmmeters do not have this capability.

14 Mar 2016

Powder Metallurgy Expert William F. Jandeska to Receive Kempton H. Roll PM Lifetime Achievement Award

William F. Jandeska, Jr., FAPMI, president, Midwest Metallurgical, Ltd., and project manager for the Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology, has been selected to receive the Kempton H. Roll PM Lifetime Achievement Award by the Metal Powder Industries Federation. The award will be presented during the Industry Luncheon on Monday,June 6, during POWDERMET2016—the International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials in Boston, Massachusetts, June 5-7, 2016

14 Mar 2016

Goodfellow Adds High Thermal Conductivity Silicon Nitride to Its Advanced Ceramics Product Range

With thermal conductivity of 100 W/mK, four times higher than standard silicon nitride, this material is emerging as a preferred insulating substrate for next-generation power modules, high-frequency circuits and LED mounting.

From Goodfellow 11 Mar 2016

IDTechEx Awards Recognise Emerging Technology Development and Success

The IDTechEx Show! in Berlin in April is on track to be the biggest yet. One of the highlights of the show is the prestigious awards ceremony which recognises innovation, success and development across six key industry technologies.

From IDTechEx 11 Mar 2016

New Compact, High Performance Eddy Current Measurement System Sets New Standards for Displacement Measurement

The new compact, high performance eddy current sensor from Micro-Epsilon boasts features that surpass those of its competitors.

From Micro-Epsilon 11 Mar 2016

New Crystal with Unusual Conducting and Insulating Properties Could Hold Key for Future Electronic Technologies

Researchers at Princeton University have observed a bizarre behavior in a strange new crystal that could hold the key for future electronic technologies. Unlike most materials in which electrons travel on the surface, in these new materials the electrons sink into the depths of the crystal through special conductive channels.

11 Mar 2016

Southeast Asia Set to Become a Hub for Bio-Based Materials and Chemicals

Driven by large and widespread feedstocks and government incentives, Southeast Asia is positioned to be a hub for bio-based materials and chemicals (BBMC), according to Lux Research.

11 Mar 2016

France’s Innovative Companies in Industrial Testing and Analysis Exhibit at Pittcon 2016

Axelera is the French competitive cluster for the chemical and environmental sectors, gathering 322 members - including companies, R&D centers, and training centers, which offer following competencies: Material manufactures, substances & final products; Part makers & industrial equipment designers; Industry services, process engineering, energy efficiency & regulation; Environmental services: water, air, soil & waste management; Laboratories & technical centers in chemistry & environment.

11 Mar 2016

LG Innotek Selects AIX G5 WW System for Development of Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Wafers

AIXTRON SE, a worldwide leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, announced today that one of Korea’s leading electronics companies, LG Innotek has selected a AIX G5 WW (Warm-Wall) reactor for the development of silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers aimed mainly at power devices for automotive and renewable energy applications. The system configured for 8x6-inch substrates was delivered in the fourth quarter 2015.

11 Mar 2016

Toughened, High Strength, Two Component Epoxy Offers Chemical, Abrasion and High Temperature Resistance

Featuring a silicon carbide filler, Master Bond Supreme 45HTQ-4 is a toughened epoxy for high performance bonding, sealing, coating and casting. This specialty system can be used for a wide variety of special industrial, aerospace, OEM and oil processing applications, especially in downhole situations.

From Master Bond Inc. 10 Mar 2016

Materials Science News

Study Findings Demonstrate Potential of Magnetic Chips for Energy-Efficient Computing

VHE‘s Enhanced Ohmmeter can Measure Electrical Resistance Between Points of Different Voltage Potential

Powder Metallurgy Expert William F. Jandeska to Receive Kempton H. Roll PM Lifetime Achievement Award

Goodfellow Adds High Thermal Conductivity Silicon Nitride to Its Advanced Ceramics Product Range

IDTechEx Awards Recognise Emerging Technology Development and Success

New Compact, High Performance Eddy Current Measurement System Sets New Standards for Displacement Measurement

New Crystal with Unusual Conducting and Insulating Properties Could Hold Key for Future Electronic Technologies

Southeast Asia Set to Become a Hub for Bio-Based Materials and Chemicals

France’s Innovative Companies in Industrial Testing and Analysis Exhibit at Pittcon 2016

LG Innotek Selects AIX G5 WW System for Development of Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Wafers

Toughened, High Strength, Two Component Epoxy Offers Chemical, Abrasion and High Temperature Resistance

Chatillon Force Testers Offer Medical Industry Accurate, Low-Cost Testing Alternative

Metrohm USA Announces New Titration Software with tiamo™ 2.5

Metrohm Releases New Titration Environmental Analyzers

New Metrohm Process Analyzer – Online Monitoring of Critical Chemical Parameters

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