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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

From Report Linker 24 May 2013

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.

24 May 2013

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.

24 May 2013

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.

24 May 2013

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.

24 May 2013

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.

By Jennifer Chu 24 May 2013

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.

From Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 24 May 2013

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.

From Research and Markets 24 May 2013

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.

24 May 2013

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 expansi...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 23 May 2013

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 Portal ...

From IDTechEx 23 May 2013

TECHJET Named 2012 International Distributor of the Year By Jet Edge

Jet Edge, Inc., a world leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology, is pleased to announce that TECHJET of Malbork, Poland has been named its 2012 International Distributor of the Year. TECHJE...

From Jet Edge Waterjet Systems 23 May 2013

Plansee to Present Advanced Standard Spare Parts at Semicon West

All along the beam line there is plenty of potential for increasing the lifetime of consumables and simplifying their installation and replacement.

From PLANSEE 23 May 2013

Survey Copter Successfully Using Stratasys' 3D Printing Technology for UAV Systems

Stratasys Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced that remote control systems manufacturer, Survey Copter, is successfully using its 3D printing technology to produce prototype and short-run component parts for mini-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, also known as drones.

From Stratasys Ltd. 23 May 2013

European Crown and Bridge Market to be Driven by CAD/CAM All-Ceramic Restorations

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the European crown and bridge market will be driven primarily by the rapid uptake of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) all-ceramic restorations due to their superior aesthetics and better fit for patients.

23 May 2013