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Measuring Large Objects with High Degrees of Accuracy

Engineers at the University of Bath have opened a new state-of-the-art laboratory that allows them to measure very large objects, such as aeroplane wings, to within a fraction of a millimetre.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 29 Nov 2009

EPMA to Launch Hot Isostatic Pressing Group

Hot Isostatic Pressing of metal powders is a dynamic industry sector with many of its leading companies based in Europe. As a result of discussions between members of the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) who...

29 Nov 2009

Scientists Find Evidence of Confinement Using Neutron Scattering

The concept of confinement is one of the central ideas in modern physics. The most famous example is that of quarks which bind together to form protons and neutrons. Now Prof. Bella Lake from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin tog...

29 Nov 2009

Technology to Help Create Integrated Circuits of the Future

Scientists at the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with colleagues from Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton and York universities, have developed technology which will help microchip designers create future integrated circuits.

29 Nov 2009

Confinement of Spinons Helps Describe the Fundamental Interaction of Quarks

An experiment has confirmed that spinons, particle-like magnetic excitations, can be confined in a magnetic insulator similar to the way elementary quarks are confined within individual protons and neutrons. The finding,...

29 Nov 2009

Semiconducting Nanowires Bring New Generation Electronics Closer to Reality

A new generation of ultrasmall transistors and more powerful computer chips using tiny structures called semiconducting nanowires are closer to reality after a key discovery by researchers at IBM, Purdue University and the University of California at Los Angeles.

26 Nov 2009

Nanostructures Could Make Tap-Proof Data Transmission Possible

Würzburg physicists are global leaders in the creation of sophisticated nanostructures. The fruits of their research could make tap-proof data transmission a possibility in the future.

26 Nov 2009

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Homes Using Deep Energy Retrofitting

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has announced plans to conduct a series of deep energy retrofit research projects with the potential to improve the energy efficiency in selected homes by as much as 30 to 50 percent.

26 Nov 2009

SABIC and Linde Announce First Commercialisation of Linear Alpha Olefins Technology

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and German-based The Linde Group announced today the first successful commercialisation of Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO), using a-SABLIN technology developed jointly by SABIC and L...

From Linde plc 26 Nov 2009

Dow Corning Solutions to be Highlighted at Batimat 2009

Covadis and ATE Vitratech will spotlight Dow Corning’s products and solutions at Batimat 2009, a leading global construction trade show dedicated this year to sustainable renovation and energy efficiency, November 2-7, in Paris.

From Dow Corning 26 Nov 2009

New Factory in Thailand for Global Closure Systems

Following expansion in the Philippines operation earlier this year with the opening of the new Obrist factory in Manila, Global Closure Systems (GCS) Asia Pacific is delighted to announce the completion of a new factory ...

26 Nov 2009

Qatar begin Work on New Petrochemicals Plant

H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Heir Apparent today laid the Foundation Stone for Qatofin, one of the most important petrochemical ventures in Qatar, in an official ceremony at Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC).

26 Nov 2009

Bayer MaterialScience to Set Up Joint Venture to Supply Polycarbonate Sheets to Indian Market

Bayer MaterialScience has entered into an agreement with Malibu Plastica (P) Limited, Ahmedabad, India, to set up a joint venture that will supply polycarbonate sheets to the Indian market. Bayer MaterialScience intends ...

26 Nov 2009

TECNALIA Technological Corporation to Participate Largest European Photoelectric Research Project

TECNALIA Technological Corporation, through its Energy Unit, is the only representative from the Spanish State within APOLLON, the largest European photoelectric energy research project, falling within the remit of the 7...

26 Nov 2009

Carbon Steel Prices Drop During November

Raw steel output continues to climb steadily in the US. Mill utilisation rates were up to almost 65 percent in the first week of November. However, the recent relighting of blast furnaces has not coincided with a similar...

26 Nov 2009