Chris Van de Walle, professor of Materials, has been promoted to IEEE Fellow for contributions to the theory of interfaces, doping and defects in semiconductors.
Siemens Wind Power has awarded a contract to supply 25,000 tonnes of profiled steel plates for its wind tower hub located in Scunthorpe, England to Tata Steel. Tata Steel will supply the steel plates between April and September 2012.
Sandvik Materials Technology, which is part of the Sandvik Group, has announced that it has commenced discussions with Swedish unions to remodel its wire and resistance strip operations in order to focus more on profitable products in vital segments like the energy industry.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
Renesas Electronics, a provider of semiconductor solutions, declared that it has fabricated a Schottky barrier diode (SBD), the RJS6005TDPP, which uses silicon carbide, a material that can be used in power semiconductor devices.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
A research team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) headed by Martin Zwierlein is carrying out experiments to study high temperature superconductors and superconductivity of electrons in metals since they have the potential to greatly impact the energy efficiency.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
In response to the economic slowdown, low metal prices and a weak market, Norsk Hydro has announced that it will stop one of its production lines at its facility located in Kurri Kurri in Australia.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
NaturalNano, a manufacturer of advanced nanocomposites, has signed a joint development and supply deal with Sparta Armor to develop a new range of superior-performance additives using their patented technologies.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
Ceramiques Techniques Industrielles, a company specializing in inorganic membranes, has received a license from ECN to commercialize ECN’s HybSi nanosieve membrane technology.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
QD Vision, a company developing optical products for solid state lighting and displays using nanotechnology, has been felicitated with the 2011 SEMI Award for North America for its efforts in the integration and production processes towards the commercialization of quantum dot technology.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jan 2012
Nippon Avionics (Avio) is a subsidiary of NEC. A novel series of YAG Precision Laser Welders were introduced to the market, by the company on January 17. Welding of metal to metal without contact is achieved through this new LW-Y Series of YAG laser welders.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
19 Jan 2012
Dow Corning, a global silicone and silicon-based technology company, has completed a new, advanced research and development center in Seneffe, Belgium. A Silicone Synthesis Technology Center and a Solar Application Center form part of the new Solar Energy Exploration and Development (SEED) research center.
The Toy Research Institute (AIJU) is exploring the water printing method of application to decorate toys of different geometrical shapes. This is part of the project carried out by AIJU for decorating toys through various latest methods.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
19 Jan 2012
Dow Corning which specialises in silicones and silicone based technology will display silicone-based materials at the exhibition titled “Strategies in Light” which is to be held at the Santa Clara Convention Centre during February 7-9, 2012.
A research team from the Oakridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy is investigating the use of neutron scattering to observe and understand the behaviour of molecules on surfaces in a better manner.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
19 Jan 2012
Kennametal will acquire UK-based Deloro Stellite Group which specialises in the manufacture of wear solutions that are based on alloys for high temperature, abrasion and corrosion environments. Kennametal will buy Deloro Stellite Group from Duke Street Capital for €277 million.