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Nanometrics to Supply Metrology System to Semiconductor Manufacturer

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs as well as adv...

21 Aug 2009

Applied Nanotech Receives $750K Grant to Develop Printable Inks for Solar Cells

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: APNT) announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive a contract of approximately $750,000 for the development of non-contact, printable metallic i...

21 Aug 2009

Manipulating the Magnetic Properties of Semiconductors with Photons

That palm tree magnet commemorating your last vacation is programmed for a simple function - to stick to your refrigerator. Similarly, semiconductors are programmed to convey bits of information small and large, processi...

21 Aug 2009

New Lighting Arrays Made Possible with Ultrathin, Ultrasmall LEDS

A new process for creating ultrathin, ultrasmall inorganic light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and assembling them into large arrays offers new classes of lighting and display systems with interesting properties, such as see-through construction and mechanical flexibility, that would be impossible to achieve with existing technologies.

21 Aug 2009

Japanese Electronics Manufacturer Forms Research Collaboration with UK University

Professor Paul O'Brien and his research team in the School of Chemistry at The University of Manchester are joining forces with Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd, a Japan based manufacturer, to form a new research collaboration.

21 Aug 2009

Veeco to Supply MOCVD System to Philips for High Power LEDs

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that Philips Lumileds Lighting Company, the world's leading manufacturer of high-power light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a solid-state lighting industry pioneer, h...

From Veeco 21 Aug 2009

Piezoceramic Manufacturer Appoints New Partner for Germany and Austria

Newly-appointed Noliac Group partner Mr. Stamm will react to increasing mid-European demand by being close to customers and ensure proficient piezo support at hand. Mr. Ralf Stamm is former Key Account Manager of Physik Instrumente (PI) and has the expertise to provide Noliac Group's customers with a first class support within the field of piezoceramics.

20 Aug 2009

AMS Now Offer Fiber Optic Inspection Tools from Nanometer Technologies

AMS Technologies AG, pan European distributor of high-tech systems and components based in Germany, and Nanometer Technologies, based in California, have entered into a distribution agreement.

From AMS Technologies AG 20 Aug 2009

Amcor Bids to Expand Packaging Empire

Amcor has offered to acquire parts of Alcan Packaging for US$2025 million from Rio Tinto. The Alcan Packaging businesses which Amcor has agreed to acquire include: Alcan Packaging Global Pharmaceuticals, Alcan Packaging ...

20 Aug 2009

Integrated System Helps Plastic Extruders Work More Efficiently and Save Energy

To simplify monitoring of all extrusion line parameters, Battenfeld Extrusions-technik GmbH, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany has now developed a modular con-cept consisting of three components: energy monitoring, production monitor-ing and maintenance monitoring.

20 Aug 2009

New Valve Increases Maple Syrup Yields

An innovative new maple spout developed by the University of Vermont's Proctor Maple Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture secured by Senator Patrick J. Leahy, will have a dramatic impa...

20 Aug 2009

Butanol as a Biofuel gets a Step Closer with Increased Yields

Engineers at Ohio State University have found a way to double the production of the biofuel butanol, which might someday replace gasoline in automobiles. The process improves on the conventional method for brewing bu...

20 Aug 2009

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre, which opens on 9 September will make smaller, more powerful nano- and bio-nanotechnologies possible and save industry time and money.

19 Aug 2009

New Electron Properties Could be Exploited by Applications in Computing and Lasers

Researchers in France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK have discovered new electron properties that could lead to useful applications in computers and lasers. The study, published in the journal Nature Materials, was fun...

19 Aug 2009

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

The remarkable ability of fish to maneuver in tight places, or to hover in one area efficiently, or to accelerate in a seemingly effortless fashion has researchers wondering if they can create smarter materials that emulate the biology of these vertebrates.

19 Aug 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Nanometrics to Supply Metrology System to Semiconductor Manufacturer

Applied Nanotech Receives $750K Grant to Develop Printable Inks for Solar Cells

Manipulating the Magnetic Properties of Semiconductors with Photons

New Lighting Arrays Made Possible with Ultrathin, Ultrasmall LEDS

Japanese Electronics Manufacturer Forms Research Collaboration with UK University

Veeco to Supply MOCVD System to Philips for High Power LEDs

Piezoceramic Manufacturer Appoints New Partner for Germany and Austria

AMS Now Offer Fiber Optic Inspection Tools from Nanometer Technologies

Amcor Bids to Expand Packaging Empire

Integrated System Helps Plastic Extruders Work More Efficiently and Save Energy

New Valve Increases Maple Syrup Yields

Butanol as a Biofuel gets a Step Closer with Increased Yields

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

New Electron Properties Could be Exploited by Applications in Computing and Lasers

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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3Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

4Novel Method for Eco-Friendly, High-Performance Li-ion Battery Materials

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