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Revolutionary Solution for Design of 3-Dimensional Stacked IC's

Javelin Design Automation, provider of PathFinding solutions, announces a revolutionary solution for the rapid design exploration and optimization of three dimensional stacked ICs (3D SIC). Developed in close collaborati...

16 Feb 2009

Work on Filtering Technology Wins Prestigious Prize for Researchers

The Swiss Chemical Society presented its prestigious Sandmeyer Prize to a
team of Empa researchers, this
award being given annually in recognition of outstanding work in the field of
applied chemistry.

16 Feb 2009

New Work Sheds Light on The Phenomena of Superconductivity

The paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) by a team led by professor Francesc Illas of the UB’s Department of Physical Chemistry and director of the Laboratory of Computational Materials ...

16 Feb 2009

World's Largest Commercial Producer of QPAC Binders for Electronic Applications Establishes Significant Presence in Asia

Empower Materials, the largest commercial producer of QPAC Polyalkylene Carbonate sacrificial binders has established a significant presence in Asia.

From Empower Materials 16 Feb 2009

Never Before Seen Electric Breakthrough of Solar Cells Demonstrated

The electric breakthrough of solar cells cannot be ascribed to the surface
preparation as has now been demonstrated by physicists at the University of
Leipzig and the company Q-Cells SE in Bitterfeld-Wolfen.

16 Feb 2009

BASF Brilliant Orange Pigment Makes Internationally Recognized Colour Index

BASF
researchers and application specialists have developed a new brilliant orange
pigment that has been listed in the internationally recognized Colour Index
(C.I.) as Pigment Orange 82.

16 Feb 2009

ExxonMobil Encourages Engineering at the Grass Roots Level

ExxonMobil engineers
are visiting seven Fairfax County Public Middle Schools to attract bright young
women and men to the exciting world of engineering and the opportunities that
are opening up everyday in science and technology.

16 Feb 2009

Solar Energy is Here As a Competitive Energy Source

In a few years, photovoltaic solar energy will have become a competitive energy source in major markets in the world. Without the need for subsidies. This will be the start of a revolution in the world’s energy sup...

15 Feb 2009

Exploring the Next Generation Lithography Technologies for Semiconductors

Without robust and affordable next-generation lithography, the current semiconductor roadmap could change dramatically. For 22nm and beyond, patterning candidates such as EUVL*, nano-imprint, direct write and optical dou...

15 Feb 2009

Floor Sealants Provide Long-Term Protection of Concrete

The application of concrete floor sealant is one of the most important steps
in the long-term protection of any concrete surface.

15 Feb 2009

Timken Enhances Hot Rolled Tube Capabilities

The Timken Company is helping customers deliver products to end users faster by now producing
its hot rolled seamless mechanical steel tubing up to a maximum outside diameter
(OD) of 13 inches (330 mm).

From The Timken Co. 15 Feb 2009

Could Burning Coal be Good for the Environment?

Professor Paul L Younger of the University of Newcastle upon
Tyne will argue that a new approach to coal exploitation probably represents
the world’s last and best chance of bridging the gulf to a genuinely low
carbon future.

15 Feb 2009

Major Articles from ASM Casting Handbook Available for Free Download

Three major articles from a comprehensive new handbook on casting technology
may be downloaded free of charge from ASM
International.

From ASM International 15 Feb 2009

New Coating Protects Aircraft Components from Foreign Object Damage

Ames Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Elastomer molded components, dispensed gaskets and insert molded components, introduces AMESShield Coatings, a design solution for the protection of Aircraft Compo...

15 Feb 2009

Shock Absorber that Improves Your Fuel Economy

A team of MIT undergraduate
students has invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps
in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively
than conventional shocks.

From KYOCERA Corporation 12 Feb 2009