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Trends and Forecast Report on Global Ceramic Coating Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Ceramic Coatings Market by Technology (Thermal Spray, PVD, CVD, Others), by Type (Oxide, Carbide, Nitride - Coatings) and by Application (Transportation & Automotive, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019

6 May 2014

Chinese Manufacturer Tests Natcore Technology's Black Silicon Wafers in Working Solar Cells

One of the world's largest photovoltaic manufacturers has been the first to process Natcore Technology's black silicon wafers into working solar cells in an actual production line rather than in a laboratory setting.

6 May 2014

BASF’s Emissions Control System Combining LNT and CS4F to be Showcased at Vienna Motor Symposium

BASF will introduce its innovative LNT+CS4F™ emissions control system for diesel engines at the International Vienna Motor Symposium, being held May 8 to 9, 2014, in Vienna, Austria. The new system combines the features of a Lean NOx Trap (LNT) and a multifunctional catalyzed soot filter (CS4F).

From BASF Corporation 6 May 2014

Chinese Researchers Use Linkam Temperature-Controlled Tensile Stage for Biodegradable Polymer Research

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, report on the use of their temperature controlled tensile stage at various Chinese laboratories for the research into biodegradable plastics.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 6 May 2014

PERC Silicon Solar Cells Using Heraeus Ag Metallization Pastes Achieve Record World Efficiency

The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) increases the conversion efficiency of industrial p–type silicon solar cells with screen-printed metal contacts from today's typical 17.5% to 19.5% to a record value of 21.2%, using leading-edge front-side metallization pastes supplied by the Photovoltaics Business Unit of Heraeus Precious Metals.

From Heraeus Holding GmbH 6 May 2014

New Airborne VNIR-SWIR Sensor Covering Broad Spectral Range of 400-2500nm Launched by Headwall

The high-performance airborne sensor is versatile and covers the broad 400-2500nm spectral range. Precise, high-resolution imaging is achieved through co-registered pixels utilizing a single fore-optic input for outstanding spectral fidelity across the entire spectral range.

From Headwall Bolton 6 May 2014

New Elvatech Product Announced by Xcalibur XRF Services at Pittcon & MJSA Shows 2014

The Elva-X Jewelry Lab is a high performance EDXRF system specifically designed for the precious metals industry. Features include a transparent viewport, calculation function, receipt printing capability and weight scale, making this the best instrument in the trade.

From Xcalibur XRF Services 5 May 2014

VISCOBASE® Forms Basis for New Wind Turbine Gear Oil Formulation

Evonik’s Oil Additives team will attend the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Power Conference and Exhibition at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada on May 5-8. The Oil Additives team will discuss how VISCOBASE® technology enhances lubricant offerings to the wind power industry.

From Evonik Industries AG 5 May 2014

Element 117 Closer to Being Named

The existence of element 117 and its decay chain to elements 115 and 113 have been confirmed by a second international team led by scientists at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research, an accelerator laboratory located in Darmstadt, Germany. The research will appear in an upcoming issue of the journal, Physical Review Letters.

5 May 2014

Metallix Expands Scope of Processing of APR³ Advanced Precious Metals Recycling Process

Just over a month ago at the Jewelers of America tradeshow, global precious metal refinery, Metallix Refining Inc. announced the launch of its new advanced precious metals recycling process known as APR3.

5 May 2014

Increasing Demand for Miniaturization Drives Development of Stacked ICs and SiP Technologies

The ever-increasing demands for miniaturization and higher functionality at less cost processes have driven the development of stacked ICs and System in Package (SiP) technologies. System in Package (SiP) is a single reduced functional module realized by the horizontal tiling or vertical stacking of two or more similar or dissimilar bare die or packaged chips.

5 May 2014

New Low-Cost, Environmentally Friendly Solar Cell Utilizes Tin for Harvesting Light

Northwestern University researchers are the first to develop a new solar cell with good efficiency that uses tin instead of lead perovskite as the harvester of light. The low-cost, environmentally friendly solar cell can be made easily using "bench" chemistry -- no fancy equipment or hazardous materials.

5 May 2014

MSU Graduate to Conduct Research on Material Properties of Complex Fluids at Harvard

Jordan Kennedy, who will graduate from Montana State University this weekend with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, will soon be swapping out the blue and gold of MSU for the crimson of Harvard, where she will spend a summer doing post-baccalaureate research.

5 May 2014

Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame to Induct Stratasys Chairman

Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions announced today that Chairman Scott Crump will be inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame (MIHF). Crump co-founded 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys Inc. with his wife, Lisa, in 1989.

From Stratasys Ltd. 5 May 2014

Dow Wins Bronze Edison Award for FILMTEC ECO Reverse Osmosis Elements

Fast on the heels of designating FILMTEC™ ECO Reverse Osmosis (RO) Elements as the company’s second Breakthrough to a World Challenge, Dow garners a prestigious Edison Award. On April 30 in San Francisco, Dow was presented with the Bronze Edison Award for FILMTEC ECO Elements in the Energy/Sustainability and Commercial Resource Management category. The judging committee recognized FILMTEC ECO Technology for its ability to significantly reduce the energy required to remove impurities from water.

From Dow Chemicals 5 May 2014

Materials Science News

Trends and Forecast Report on Global Ceramic Coating Market

Chinese Manufacturer Tests Natcore Technology's Black Silicon Wafers in Working Solar Cells

BASF’s Emissions Control System Combining LNT and CS4F to be Showcased at Vienna Motor Symposium

Chinese Researchers Use Linkam Temperature-Controlled Tensile Stage for Biodegradable Polymer Research

PERC Silicon Solar Cells Using Heraeus Ag Metallization Pastes Achieve Record World Efficiency

New Airborne VNIR-SWIR Sensor Covering Broad Spectral Range of 400-2500nm Launched by Headwall

New Elvatech Product Announced by Xcalibur XRF Services at Pittcon & MJSA Shows 2014

VISCOBASE® Forms Basis for New Wind Turbine Gear Oil Formulation

Element 117 Closer to Being Named

Metallix Expands Scope of Processing of APR³ Advanced Precious Metals Recycling Process

Increasing Demand for Miniaturization Drives Development of Stacked ICs and SiP Technologies

New Low-Cost, Environmentally Friendly Solar Cell Utilizes Tin for Harvesting Light

MSU Graduate to Conduct Research on Material Properties of Complex Fluids at Harvard

Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame to Induct Stratasys Chairman

Dow Wins Bronze Edison Award for FILMTEC ECO Reverse Osmosis Elements

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