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Optomec Next Generation High-Efficiency Solar Cells Receives Significant Orders

Optomec announced today that the company has received significant orders for its Aerosol Jet Solar Lab system since its introduction earlier this year. The Solar Lab system is a process development platform that enables ...

20 Nov 2008

Altair Nanotechnologies to Receive Continue Funding to Supply Advanced Materials for U.S. Navy

With President Bush's signing of the Continuing Resolution (CR) which contains appropriations for the Department of Defense, Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI), a leading provider of advanced materials and p...

20 Nov 2008

GW University to Establish New Institute for Nanotechnology to Create New and Unique Materials

The George Washington University has announced the establishment of the GW Institute for Nanotechnology. This institute will draw on the expertise of the University's faculty members in mechanical, aerospace, electri...

20 Nov 2008

Scientists Sit Back and Watch Stubborn Pollutant TCE Break Down

Rice University scientists on the hunt for a better way to clean up the stubborn pollutant TCE have created a method that lets them watch molecules break down on the surface of a catalyst as individual chemical bonds are...

20 Nov 2008

Strem Chemicals Launch Revamped Website

Strem Chemicals, Inc, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for research and development, announced that it has re-launched its web site. The new web site has improved search functionality including a...

From Strem Chemicals 20 Nov 2008

Winner of Aluminium Profiling Competition Receives Prize

Christian Falch had a reason to smile when he was invited to Hydro
headquarters in Oslo to claim his prize for winning our aluminium profiling
competition.

20 Nov 2008

General Dynamics Acquires Global Manufacturer of Axles

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, have entered into a definitive agreement for General Dynamics to acquire AxleTech International, a global manufacturer and supplier of axles, axle...

20 Nov 2008

Millipore Unveil its First Biodegradable Plastic Resin

Millipore Corporation (NYSE:MIL), a life science leader providing technologies, tools and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, today unveiled its first biodegradable and compostable produ...

19 Nov 2008

Canada-Brazil Signs Agreement for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation

The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Sergio Machado Rezende, Brazil's Minister of Science and Technology, today signed the Canada-Brazil Framewo...

19 Nov 2008

New Report Details World Nanoparticles In Composites Market

Frost & Sullivan finds that the World Nanoparticles In Composites Market earned revenues of $33.7 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $144.6 million in 2013. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which...

19 Nov 2008

Chemists Creates Synthetic Metal Adhesives from Mussels

Chemists can learn from some shellfish. Mussels, for example, produce an adhesive that sticks strongly to metal and stone, even under water.

19 Nov 2008

ASME Announce Recipient of the Marshall B. Peterson Award for Achievements in Tribology Research

David Burris, University of Delaware assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has won the Marshall B. Peterson Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

19 Nov 2008

New Oil and Water Separation Membrane Shows Potential in Environmental Applications

Materials engineers have created a new type of membrane that separates oil from water and, if perfected, might be used for environmental cleanup, water purification and industrial applications.

19 Nov 2008

Nanocoatings Overcomes Energy Challenge and Increase Industrial Efficiency

Friction is the bane of any machine. When moving parts are subject to friction, it takes more energy to move them, the machine doesn't operate as efficiently, and the parts have a tendency to wear out over time.

19 Nov 2008

Next Generation of Man-made Molecules in a Breakthrough Set to Revolutionise Drug Development

Scientists in Leeds have devised a new way to create the next generation of man-made molecules in a breakthrough that could revolutionise drug development. Creating new drugs to combat disease and illness requires the co...

19 Nov 2008