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TSI Acquires Service and Calibration Center

TSI
Incorporated, a worldwide leader in aerosol measurement technology, announces
the acquisition of SystemPlus Technology Pte Ltd., a service center known for
high quality service and calibration.

21 Jan 2009

New Report Addresses Global Nanotechnology Thin Film Lithium-Ion Battery Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Worldwide Nanotechnology Thin Film Lithium-Ion Battery Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2009-2015" to the...

21 Jan 2009

Stretchable Electronics that can be Wrapped Around Complex Shapes and Objects

Jizhou Song, a professor in the University
of Miami College of Engineering and his collaborators Professor John Rogers,
at the University of Illinois and Professor Yonggang Huang, at Northwestern
University have developed a new design for stretchable electronics that can
be wrapped around complex shapes, without a reduction in electronic function.

21 Jan 2009

Scientists Grow Long Straight Semiconducting Single Walled Nanotubes

After announcing last April a method for growing exceptionally long, straight,
numerous and well-aligned carbon cylinders only a few atoms thick, a Duke
University-led team of chemists has now modified that process to create
exclusively semiconducting versions of these single-walled carbon nanotubes.

From Linde plc 21 Jan 2009

The Era of Graphene-Based Nanoelectronics gets Closer

Researchers at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute have discovered a new method for controlling the nature
of graphene, bringing academia and industry potentially one step closer to realizing
the mass production of graphene-based nanoelectronics.

21 Jan 2009

Timken Supplies Materials to Aerospace Manufacturer

The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) today announced that it is supplying hot-rolled steel bars to Frisa Aerospace, a manufacturer of seamless rolled rings for applications in the aerospace, chemical and energy industries. ...

From The Timken Co. 21 Jan 2009

World's Leading Scientific Publisher Makes Significant Acquisition

Elsevier,
the world's leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information
products and services, announced today the acquisition of the publishing assets
of William Andrew.

From Elsevier - Materials Science & Technology Publisher 21 Jan 2009

The Use of Composites in Construction Estimated to be Worth $3.1 Billion in 2013 in Europe Alone

According to Lucintel, the European construction market for composite applications such as FRP doors, FRP windows, fiberglass bath tubs, rebar, grating, and others, is estimated to reach $3.1 billion in 2013. Lucinte...

21 Jan 2009

High Resolution Chemical Mapping of Inorganic and Organic Materials Offered by CERAM

Thanks to new powerful imaging techniques, chemical
mapping of complex inorganic and organic species with feature sizes as small
as 200 nm is now possible.

21 Jan 2009

The Smallest Possible Mechanical Switch Plus Electrical Switch

The smallest mechanical switch plus an electronic switch of a type never seen before. That’s how physicist Marius Trouwborst from the University of Groningen sums up the results of his PhD research on electric curr...

21 Jan 2009

Medieval Muslim Monument Shown to Contain Bone Powder

Excavations carried out at the 14th Century city wall of Granada have unearthed a brick kiln located next to stratified layers of bones and ashes. According to researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), this in si...

21 Jan 2009

Moser Baer Ready to start Producing Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules

Moser Baer, today announced that its photovoltaic subsidiary is ready
for production of thin film photovoltaic modules at its manufacturing plant
in Greater Noida. This follows final acceptance test (FAT) certification of
Moser Baer Photovoltaic's SunFab Thin Film Line supplied by Applied
Materials.

21 Jan 2009

BHP Billiton to Ramp Down Operations at Nickel Plant

BHP Billiton today announced that it will immediately commence the safe ramp down and indefinite suspension of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation (Australia). As a consequence, Yabulu (Australia) will cease processing ...

From BHP 20 Jan 2009

New Silicone Sealant Aimed Squarely at Indian Two Wheeler Market

Dow Corning,
has introduced a silicone sealant that will help make the future brighter and
safer for the 8 million riders of two wheelers in India. The new two-component
sealant is used in headlight and taillight assembly, enabling Indian automotive
manufacturers to greatly enhance the stability, safety and design aspects of
these vehicles.

From Dow Corning 20 Jan 2009

Silicone Sealant Combines Immediate Strength of a Hot Melt with Long Term Performance of a Reactive Silicone

Specially formulated for automated assembly, new Dow Corning® HM-2520 Assembly Sealant combines the immediate green strength of a hot melt adhesive with the long term performance of a reactive silicone sealant and im...

20 Jan 2009

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

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TSI Acquires Service and Calibration Center

New Report Addresses Global Nanotechnology Thin Film Lithium-Ion Battery Market

Stretchable Electronics that can be Wrapped Around Complex Shapes and Objects

Scientists Grow Long Straight Semiconducting Single Walled Nanotubes

The Era of Graphene-Based Nanoelectronics gets Closer

Timken Supplies Materials to Aerospace Manufacturer

World's Leading Scientific Publisher Makes Significant Acquisition

The Use of Composites in Construction Estimated to be Worth $3.1 Billion in 2013 in Europe Alone

High Resolution Chemical Mapping of Inorganic and Organic Materials Offered by CERAM

The Smallest Possible Mechanical Switch Plus Electrical Switch

Medieval Muslim Monument Shown to Contain Bone Powder

Moser Baer Ready to start Producing Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules

BHP Billiton to Ramp Down Operations at Nickel Plant

New Silicone Sealant Aimed Squarely at Indian Two Wheeler Market

Silicone Sealant Combines Immediate Strength of a Hot Melt with Long Term Performance of a Reactive Silicone

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Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

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2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Project Aims to Improve Battery Performance and Lower Costs

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