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Arizona State Professor Receives Brimacombe Medal for Achievements in Materials Science

Arizona State University professor Nikhilesh Chawla has been selected to receive one of the leading awards in his field. TMS – The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society – will honor him as a Brimacombe Medalist for his achievements in materials science and engineering.

6 Nov 2012

Imec Designs Lenslet Array for KLA-Tencor’s Reflective Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Imec announces that it has designed and fabricated an electrostatic micro-lens (lenslet) array for KLA-Tencor’s anticipated Reflective Electron Beam Lithography (REBL) tool. The REBL technology potentially enables a high throughput e-beam writing process for maskless lithography.

From IMEC 6 Nov 2012

Teijin Chemicals Reports Strong Growth for ELECLEAR Transparent Conductive Film

Tokyo-based Teijin Chemicals Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group's resin and plastic processing business, announced today that sales of ELECLEAR, the company's transparent conductive film for use in touchscreens, have more than doubled since last year, supported by growing demand not only for capacitive touchscreens in smartphones and tablets, but also resistive touchscreens, particularly those with high durability found in car navigation systems, portable gaming devices and OA equipment.

From Teijin Limited 6 Nov 2012

New Forecast Predicts Drastic Growth in Semiconductor Market Supporting Small Cells

A new forecast published today predicts dramatic growth in the semiconductor market supporting small cells, from $90M in 2012 to more than $650M in 2017. In particular, semiconductors supporting carrier-grade small cells (excluding consumer and enterprise femtocells) will ramp from practically zero revenue in 2012 to a staggering $500M in 2017.

6 Nov 2012

Bits from Bytes Donates Advanced 3D Technology to University of Bristol

Turning virtual designs into 3D physical objects will soon become a reality for staff and students at the University of Bristol’s Merchant Venturers School of Engineering (MVSE) thanks to the donation of the latest in 3D technology by Bits from Bytes, a subsidiary of 3D Systems Ltd.

6 Nov 2012

Researchers Work on Advanced High Strength Steel Development

There has been great advancements in the development of the high-strength steel and the need for additional enhancements continue to grow. Various industries have a need for structural components that are lighter and stronger, improve energy efficiencies, reduce emissions and pollution increase safety and cost less to produce, particularly in the automotive industry.

6 Nov 2012

New Technique Paves Way to Create Better Materials

Many of the objects we encounter are made of polymers — long chains of repeating molecules. Networks of polymers form manmade materials such as plastics, as well as natural products such as rubber and cellulose.

6 Nov 2012

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils New Line of Snap-In Power Aluminum Capacitors

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced a new series of snap-in power aluminum capacitors with a rated voltage of 500 V at 50 °C and a category voltage of 450 V at 105 °C.

6 Nov 2012

Metabolix to Display Compostable-Certified Film Grade Resin at European Bioplastics Conference

Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven bioscience company focused on delivering sustainable solutions for plastics, chemicals and energy, today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the 7th Annual European Bioplastics Conference, being held November 6 and 7, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The Company will feature its MveraTM B5008 compostable-certified film grade resin at the conference.

From Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. 6 Nov 2012

Plasma and Ion Beam Etch and Deposition Systems Get New Upgrade Range

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology has recently launched a new range of system upgrade options for their leading-edge etch and deposition tools.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 5 Nov 2012

Life Cycle Strategy for New Medical Implants and Devices

Smithers Rapra Publishing announces the release of Update on Life Cycle Strategy for New Implants and Medical Devices. With the emergence of new therapies for diseases which affect vital organs either partially or as ...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 5 Nov 2012

New Book Discusses Principles and Practices of Food Packaging Technologies

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new book "Emerging food packaging technologies: Principles and practice" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 5 Nov 2012

New Report Analyzes Global Market for Crystalline Solar Cells

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Crystalline Solar Cell Market 2011-2015" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 5 Nov 2012

Major Wafer Fabricator Places Order for Multiple SlurryScope Metrology Systems

On the heels of winning a purchase order for multiple SlurryScope™ systems from a major Asian IC production fab, Vantage Technology today confirmed another multiple-system order from a world class semiconductor manufacturer with wafer fab operations spanning three continents.

3 Nov 2012

Collaborative Effort for Optimized Design of Morphing Aerostructures

A recent research article cowritten by Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas (pictured left) and Dr. Darren Hartl from the Department of Aerospace Engineering was recently featured as the cover article in the journal Smart Materials and Structures, which is the leading journal for the active materials and adaptive structures community.

3 Nov 2012