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Global Market for MRAM Poised for Explosive Growth

The global market for embedded and standalone non-volatile RAM is poised for explosive growth in the next few years. Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) and other non-charge storage-based memories including FeRAM continue to outperform charge-based semiconductor storage technologies such as SRAM, DRAM, NOR flash and NAND; but one challenge remains at the forefront: scalability and commercialization. Recent announcements, such as Toshiba's new STT-MRAM prototype, mark a shift in MRAM as in-plane technology is replaced by perpendicularly magnetization methods. The latter uses significantly less current and is capable of functioning on smaller transistor sizes.

3 Jan 2013

PRC Ministry of Environmental Protection Approves Armco License to Import Scrap Metals

China Armco Metals, Inc. ("China Armco" or the "Company"), a distributor of imported metal ore and metal recycler with a new state-of-the-art scrap metal recycling facility in China, today announced that Armco ( Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, has obtained the qualification from Chinese regulators to import and process various scrap metals, including waste metal appliances, scrap wires/cables and waste electric motors, from overseas to China directly.

3 Jan 2013

ADCOLE Introduces Upgraded Camshaft Measuring Machine

ADCOLE Corporation is introducing an upgraded camshaft measuring machine that has been engineered to handle longer camshafts for large diesel engines, and provides submicron accuracy.

3 Jan 2013

Argonne Selects TIAX as Affiliate Member of Energy Storage Hub

TIAX LLC has been chosen by Argonne National Laboratory as an affiliate member company of the energy storage Hub to be known as the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), which combines the R&D capabilities of five U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories with selected companies and research universities.

3 Jan 2013

Research and Markets Offers Book on Defects and Diffusion in Ceramics XIII

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Defects and Diffusion in Ceramics XIII" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Jan 2013

Tessera and DRAM Manufacturer hynix Enter Multi-Year Patent Licensing Agreements

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) announced today that its Tessera, Inc. and Invensas Corporation subsidiaries each entered into new eight-year patent license agreements with SK hynix Inc.

3 Jan 2013

MIT Develops P-Type Transistor with High Carrier Mobility

Almost all computer chips use two types of transistors: one called p-type, for positive, and one called n-type, for negative. Improving the performance of the chip as a whole requires parallel improvements in both types.

3 Jan 2013

Pittcon Waters Symposium to Focus on Chemical Imaging Spectroscopy

The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the highlights of the 2013 James L. Waters Annual Symposium, "Chemical Imaging Spectroscopy" which will focus on the commercialization of chemical imaging. Chemical imaging has enabled advancements in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis, polymer characterization and identification of defects in semiconductor materials. It continues to be a key tool in these and in many additional medical and homeland security applications.

From Pittcon 2 Jan 2013

Valent Aerostructures Acquired by LMI Aerospace

LMI Aerospace, Inc., a leading supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components and provider of design engineering services to the aerospace and defense industries, announced that it completed its acquisition of Valent Aerostructures, LLC ("Valent") on Friday, December 28, 2012. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Valent is a leading provider of complex, structural components, major sub-assemblies and machined parts for OEM and Tier 1 airframe manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries.

2 Jan 2013

Global Market for Activated Carbon to Grow at 13% CAGR to $3 Billion by 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:Global Activated Carbon Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2017

From Report Linker 2 Jan 2013

Protein Crystal Structure Involved in Holding Biofilm Bacterial Cells Together Solved

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) report that they have solved the crystal structure of a protein involved in holding bacterial cells together in a biofilm, a major development in their exploration of the causes of hospital-acquired infections.

2 Jan 2013

JCI Metal Products Acquired by US Joiner

Affiliates of US Joiner ("US Joiner") announced today the acquisition of JCI Metal Products, Inc. ("JCI"). JCI is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services focusing on habitability, fabrication, electrical and piping solutions to U.S. Navy vessels. JCI is headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI. The acquisition will enable US Joiner to further establish its position in the U.S. Navy MRO market and expand its footprint in the Pacific.

2 Jan 2013

Chinese Government Renews Auto Parts Supplier SORL's High-Tech Enterprise Status

SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, announced today that the Chinese government has renewed SORL's High-Tech Enterprise status. The Company was also designated as a High-Tech Enterprise beginning in 2009, the first year it was available, through the 2011 fiscal year. As a High-Tech Enterprise, SORL receives a preferred tax rate of 15% for the three years 2012 through 2014, compared with the normal 25% corporate tax rate.

2 Jan 2013

Great Western Minerals Group Provides Corporate Update

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") today issued an update on issues pertinent to the Company's progress and status.

2 Jan 2013

Major Automotive Accessories Manufacturer Opens Invitations to Enterprise and Design Collaboration Conference

ESCORT Inc., award-winning designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, today announced open invitations to their first annual Enterprise and Design Collaboration Conference.

31 Dec 2012