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Potential On-Off Switch for Nanoelectronics

As electronic circuits shrink from finely etched lines in silicon wafers to
nearly elusive proportions, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
(Berkeley Lab) and Columbia University are studying how electrons flow through
a molecular junction-a nanometer scale circuit element that contacts gold atoms
with a single molecule.

5 Mar 2009

Real Time Behavior of Electrons in Graphite Films

Nanomaterials like carbon possess unique properties, which have led to first applications in novel electronic devices and sensors. These materials are based on ordered, atomically thin layers of carbon atoms, for example...

5 Mar 2009

Wheelblast and Shot Peening System for Aerospace Applications

The new Wheelabrator
Automated Airblast, Wheelblast and Hybrid peening systems offer comprehensive
solutions for aerospace applications.

5 Mar 2009

New Generation Drug Delivery Systems Based on Nanoparticles

A student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a new method for harnessing the enormous potential of nanoparticles, which could lead to a new generation of medical devices, drug delivery technologies, and ot...

5 Mar 2009

Carbon Nanotubes Could Make Stronger Aircraft and More Resistant to Lightning

MIT engineers are using carbon nanotubes only billionths of a meter thick to stitch together aerospace materials in work that could make airplane skins and other products some 10 times stronger at a nominal increase in c...

5 Mar 2009

Aluminum Extrusion Makes Flourescent Light Lights Safe yo Use in Hazardous Environments

This hazardous location area rated fixture's housing is made with an aluminum
extrusion, making it lighter weight for easier installation.

5 Mar 2009

Summer School for Powder Metallurgists

Based on the previous success of the European
Powder Metallurgy Associations (EPMA) EU funded PM Training Courses, the
EPMA has decided to run a 2009 EPMA Powder Metallurgy Summer School for the
benefit of up-and-coming powder metallurgists.

From European Powder Metallurgy Assn. 5 Mar 2009

Review of Textiles in Wound Care

Advanced textiles for wound care from Woodhead
Publishing comprehensively reviews the use of textiles in wound care applications
including an insight into likely future trends.

5 Mar 2009

Dream Car Station and Vibrance Color Collection Attract Attention at Auto Customization Expo

PPG's
Dream Car Station and Vibrance Collection finishes by PPG piqued attendees
interest in new, expressive color trends for automobiles during the 8th China
International Auto Customization Expo.

From PPG Industries Inc. 5 Mar 2009

Applied Materials Highlights Social Responsibility in New Report

Applied Materials,
Inc. released its 2008 Citizenship Report highlighting many aspects
of the Company's corporate social responsibility strategy including business
operations, innovative energy-saving and solar products, supplier clean-tech
initiatives and community involvement.

From Applied Materials Inc 5 Mar 2009

Platinum Group Metals Secure More Funding

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE Alternext US) ("Platinum Group") announces an agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation ("JOGMEC"), an incorporated administrative ins...

5 Mar 2009

Magnetic Nanoparticles Aid Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Scientists of the national German metrology institute, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), have developed a highly sensitive measuring method with which the efficiency of gene transfer in cases if cardiovasc...

5 Mar 2009

Leading Valve and Engineeered Products Provider Completes Aerospace Acquisition

CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR), a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for the instrumentation, aerospace, thermal fluid and energy markets, today announced that its Aerospace Products ...

5 Mar 2009

Gulfstream Aerospace to Cut Aircraft Production

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that, as a result of deterioration in the backlog, particularly during the month of February, and continued weak demand, Gulfstream Aerospace has found it necessary to cut larg...

5 Mar 2009

Leading Aluminium Producer to Cut 250-300 Jobs in Staff and Support Functions

Norsk
Hydro ASA has initiated a review of staff and support functions with an
ambition to be among the best of comparable companies, both in terms of cost
and dimension of staff functions.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 5 Mar 2009