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Researchers Reveal Regulation of Spider Silk Formation Process

Spider silk is an impressive material; lightweight and stretchy yet stronger than steel. But the challenge that spiders face to produce this substance is even more formidable. Silk proteins, called spidroins, must convert from a soluble form to solid fibers at ambient temperatures, with water as a solvent, and at high speed.

7 Aug 2014

STATS ChipPAC Honors Top Suppliers at Seventh Annual Awards

STATS ChipPAC Ltd. ("STATS ChipPAC" or the "Company") today announced the recipients of its seventh annual Supplier Awards, honouring the excellent performance and outstanding contributions of the Company's top suppliers in 2013.

7 Aug 2014

Nickel Microhairs Respond to Magnetic Fields

MIT engineers have fabricated a new elastic material coated with microscopic, hairlike structures that tilt in response to a magnetic field. Depending on the field's orientation, the microhairs can tilt to form a path through which fluid can flow; the material can even direct water upward, against gravity.

By Jennifer Chu 7 Aug 2014

Flash Memory Summit: Toshiba to Highlight Latest NAND Flash and Storage Products

Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will showcase its latest NAND flash and storage products at Flash Memory Summit, the world’s largest flash memory conference, which will be held from August 5 to 7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, USA.

7 Aug 2014

LENOX Introduces MAX CT Carbide Band Saw Blade for Aerospace Industry

LENOX®, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, has announced the release of the LENOX MAX CT™ band saw in answer to the stringent needs of the growing aerospace market.

7 Aug 2014

MPE Cassel Launches Enhanced Metal Shark 2a Equipment for Metal Detection

Material Process Equipment and Cassel is proud to announce the global launch of the Metal Shark 2a which offers cutting edge metal detection and enhanced functionality.

7 Aug 2014

Centorr Ships Redesigned Workhorse Vacuum Furnace to Setra Systems

Centorr Vacuum Industries announced it has shipped its first redesigned flagship Workhorse™ Vacuum furnace to Setra Systems for its US production facility.

From Centorr Vacuum Industries 7 Aug 2014

Metamaterials Poised to Enter the Mainstream in 10 Years

Metamaterials -- artificial materials with unusual properties not typically found in natural materials -- will soon be turning up in niche commercial applications, and are poised to enter the mainstream in 10 years, according to Lux Research.

6 Aug 2014

Future Electronics to Distribute CSR’s High Performance Ics

CSR plc, a leading provider of multifunction connectivity, audio, automotive and location platforms, today announces it has signed a distribution agreement with Future Electronics (Future), a leading global distributor of electronic components.

6 Aug 2014

New SlimStack Microminiature Board-to-Board Connectors from Molex

Molex Incorporated announces the launch of its new SlimStack™ SSB6 SMT microminiature board-to-board connectors.

6 Aug 2014

ACS Honors Dow with ‘Heroes of Chemistry’ Award

Dow scientists, who led the development of an advanced microchip technology that enabled high-volume semiconductor manufacturing across multiple generations were named 2014 “Heroes of Chemistry,” a prestigious award given by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

6 Aug 2014

Used-Cigarette Butts Converted into High-Performing Material to Store Energy

A group of scientists from South Korea have converted used-cigarette butts into a high-performing material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices, electrical vehicles and wind turbines to store energy.

6 Aug 2014

AMPTEK and Luphos Acquired by AMETEK

"Both AMPTEK and Luphos are excellent acquisitions and highly strategic additions to our Electronic Instruments Group. These businesses will allow us to expand our presence in materials analysis and dimensional metrology, two attractive growth platforms.

6 Aug 2014

Researchers Identify Genes and Enzymes that Create 19 Carbon Furan-Containing Fatty Acid

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified the genes and enzymes that create a promising compound — the 19 carbon furan-containing fatty acid (19Fu-FA). The compound has a variety of potential uses as a biological alternative for compounds currently derived from fossil fuels.

6 Aug 2014

3D Systems Joins 2014 Millennial Trains Project

3D Systems announced today it is hopping on-board the 2014 Millennial Trains Project, a ten-day transcontinental journey with 25 pioneering Millennials who gathered to solve civic grand challenges using disruptive technologies and implement their solutions and programs in the local communities of each stop of the trip.

From 3D Systems 6 Aug 2014