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Spanish Researchers Develop Ultrasensitive Mass Sensor with Atomic Precision

A group of researchers led by Adrian Bachtold of the CIN2 laboratory in Spain has developed an ultrasensitive mass sensor, which can measure tiny amounts of mass with atomic precision, and with an unprecedented resolution to date.

28 Oct 2008

MBI Researchers Develop Novel Optical Fiber Enabling Transmission of Ultrashort Light Pulses

“Currently, no other fiber-based technique is capable of such little distortion”, says Dr. Günter Steinmeyer. In comparison, using similar fibers of a more conventional make, pulse stretching to more than 50 times the original duration was observed.

28 Oct 2008

Researchers On the Brink of Creating Artificial Life in Laboratory

Synthetic biology is being touted by scientists and venture capitalists as "the next big thing." Researchers claim to be on the brink of creating artificial life in a laboratory and making the world's first...

28 Oct 2008

BASF Coatings Delivers on "Pure Water" Translation for New Mazda Concept Car

In Japanese, the word kiyora means clean and pure. When a carmaker chooses this name for its new concept car, the environmental technologies on board and the car’s design have to deliver what the name promises.

28 Oct 2008

Silicone Sealant Help Homeowner Save Money During Harsh Winter Months

As energy costs continue to soar, consumers face the challenge of keeping warm during harsh winter seasons while trying to save money. Silicones are helping keep homeowners comfortable by sealing gaps through which warm air can seep out.

28 Oct 2008

Scientists Announce Production of the First Optical Fiber with Silicon Core

Scientists at Clemson University for the first time have been able to make a practical optical fiber with a silicon core, according to a new paper published in the current issue of the Optical Society's open-access j...

28 Oct 2008

Resolve Optics Demonstrate True High Definition Motorised Zoom Lens

Resolve Optics Ltd has announced a new technical datasheet (www.resolveoptics.com/zoom.htm) describing its Model 304 Motorised Zoom Lens which provides users with true high definition imaging throughout its range of operation.

28 Oct 2008

Radley Demonstrate Features of the Tornado Reactor System

The Tornado from Radleys is a unique reactor system that allows the simultaneous mechanical stirring of up to six round bottom flasks from 50 to 250ml.

28 Oct 2008

Coherent Release New Addition to Family of Laser Power and Energy Meters

The newest addition to the LabMax™ family of laser power and energy meters from Coherent Inc. adds enhanced interfacing capabilities to support GPIB/IEEE-488, in addition to USB, RS-232 and onboard flash memory.

28 Oct 2008

Researchers Develop New Technique Simplifying Production of High Quality Diamonds for Electronics

Researchers at the Carnegie Institution have developed a new technique for improving the properties of diamonds-not only adding sparkle to gemstones, but also simplifying the process of making high-quality diamond for scalpel blades, electronic components, even quantum computers.

28 Oct 2008

Scientists Uncover Hidden Biomineralization Mechanism Promising New Superhard Materials

The teeth and bones of mammals, the protective shells of mollusks, and the needle-sharp spines of sea urchins and other marine creatures are made-from-scratch wonders of nature. Used to crush food, for structural supp...

28 Oct 2008

Siemens to Install Another Hot Coil Handling System for Hungarian Steel Producer

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has been awarded an order for the installation of another hot coil handling system at the hot-rolling mill of the Hungarian steel producer ISD Dunaferr Zrt., Dunaújváros.

28 Oct 2008

BASF Announce Purchase of Polyurethane Business for Vehicle Glass Encapsulation

BASF has signed an agreement with Recticel to acquire the company’s worldwide compounds business for polyurethane (PU) systems for glass encapsulation. The transaction, which is subject to approval by the relevant ...

28 Oct 2008

Trans-India Announce Acquisition of Solar Semiconductor

Trans-India Acquisition Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire not less than 80% of privately held Solar Semiconductor Ltd. Solar Semiconductor designs, manufactures an...

28 Oct 2008

Hexion Announce Additional Funding Committment to Close Merge with Huntsman Corp.

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. announced that it continues to proceed expeditiously to close its merger with Huntsman Corporation. Hexion has been informed that certain stockholders of Huntsman agreed to make an additi...

28 Oct 2008

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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

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Spanish Researchers Develop Ultrasensitive Mass Sensor with Atomic Precision

MBI Researchers Develop Novel Optical Fiber Enabling Transmission of Ultrashort Light Pulses

Researchers On the Brink of Creating Artificial Life in Laboratory

BASF Coatings Delivers on "Pure Water" Translation for New Mazda Concept Car

Silicone Sealant Help Homeowner Save Money During Harsh Winter Months

Scientists Announce Production of the First Optical Fiber with Silicon Core

Resolve Optics Demonstrate True High Definition Motorised Zoom Lens

Radley Demonstrate Features of the Tornado Reactor System

Coherent Release New Addition to Family of Laser Power and Energy Meters

Researchers Develop New Technique Simplifying Production of High Quality Diamonds for Electronics

Scientists Uncover Hidden Biomineralization Mechanism Promising New Superhard Materials

Siemens to Install Another Hot Coil Handling System for Hungarian Steel Producer

BASF Announce Purchase of Polyurethane Business for Vehicle Glass Encapsulation

Trans-India Announce Acquisition of Solar Semiconductor

Hexion Announce Additional Funding Committment to Close Merge with Huntsman Corp.

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