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DuPont to Expand Production of Thick Film Metallization Pastes for Photovoltaic Applications

To meet the needs of the fast-growing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy market, DuPont will expand production of DuPont™ Solamet® thick film metallization pastes at its Electronic Materials DuPont Dongguan Ltd. (EMDD) facility in Dongguan, China.

12 Jun 2008

Dow Corning Increase Silicone Rubber Production Capacity

Dow Corning expanded its silicone rubber operations at Wiesbaden, Germany June 2, enhancing its ability to meet growing demand for silicone rubber in Europe and the Middle East. The site will manufacture High Consistency Rubber (HCR) and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) for a full spectrum of industrial and consumer applications.

12 Jun 2008

Corus Bi-Steel Vehicle Bollards to Assist with National Security

The Corus Bi-Steel bollard system consists of two elements. Firstly, a foundation unit comprising a reduced depth Bi-Steel panel, with an extended steel stabilising arm to provide maximum impact resistance. Secondly, the...

12 Jun 2008

KALZIP, A Major Feature an Manchester's New Landmark Ski Slope

The eye-catching design of Manchester’s latest landmark attraction – Chill Factor – features over 5,000m² of 2 different types of Kalzip aluminium cladding: Kalzip perforated facades and Kalbau profiled sheets.

12 Jun 2008

Increasing Demand for NAND Flash Memory See Air Liquide Expand Gas Supply Agreement

All these daily electronic consumer products use NAND Flash Memory for data storage. To keep up with the increasing demand for those products, Hynix Semiconductor Inc, a global leader in the memory industry, is extending...

12 Jun 2008

Hih Speed Planet Penetrators Undergo Successful First Test

High speed ‘penetrators’ that could one day be used to breach the surface of planets have successfully passed their first test in the UK, accelerating to 700 miles per hour before striking their target. A team led by the University College London (UCL) test-fired the projectiles in Wales, recording a peak of 20,000 gee upon impact (where humans can survive up to 10 gee).

12 Jun 2008

Gold, Silver, Tin and Oxygen, Musics Most Popular Elements

The four chemical elements cited most often in musical songs and compositions are, in this order, silver, gold, tin and oxygen, followed by copper and iron, according to a recent study.

12 Jun 2008

Heidelberg Cement to Use Photocatalytic Binders

HeidelbergCement and Italcementi signed a licensing agreement for joint use of a series of cement and photocatalytic binders developed by Italcementi and the TX Active photoactive cement brand. The agreement will giv...

11 Jun 2008

Linde Sets New Standards for Waste Handling

Linde Material Handling UK has completed a deal with Biffa Waste Services to supply 25 highly specialised diesel powered forklifts for operation on sites throughout the country. Biffa is a leading integrated waste ma...

11 Jun 2008

Direct Automated Elemental Analysis of Organic Carbon in Sediment Samples

A method for direct automated elemental analysis of organic carbon in sediment samples with a minimum of sample preparation is available for the Exeter Analytical Model CE-440 CHN Elemental Analyser.

11 Jun 2008

Common Industrial Dye May Hold the Secret to Spintronics

Commonly used industrial dyes hold the key to advancing the new science of 'spintronics', say researchers working on a new £2.5 million study. Spintronics holds out the possibility of a range of future applications, s...

11 Jun 2008

Global Aluminium Producer Borrows Money from Shareholders to Expand into China

Vimetco N.V., the global producer of primary and processed aluminium products, today announces that it has entered into a shareholder loan for up to USD 250,000,000 with its controlling shareholder, Vi Holding N.V., as l...

11 Jun 2008

American Superconductor Receive $450 Million Wind Turbine Contract

American Superconductor Corporation, a leading energy technologies company, today announced that it has received a $450 million order from Beijing-based Sinovel Wind Corporation Limited for core electrical components for 1.5 megawatt (MW) wind turbines.

11 Jun 2008

Malvern Highlight the Value of Near Infrared Chemical Imaging for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In an interview recorded at IFPAC 2008, Dr Neil Lewis, Chief Technology Officer for Malvern Panalytical, and a pioneer in the field of chemical imaging, highlights the value of Near Infrared Chemical Imaging (NIR-CI) for the pharmaceutical industry.

From Malvern Panalytical 11 Jun 2008

Visiocorp Consolidation Sees Closure of Spanish Plant

Visiocorp plc, the world’s leading manufacturer of rear-view mirror systems for the automotive industry, announced today that it will concentrate the output of its Spanish factories at its plant located in Epila (Z...

11 Jun 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

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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DuPont to Expand Production of Thick Film Metallization Pastes for Photovoltaic Applications

Dow Corning Increase Silicone Rubber Production Capacity

Corus Bi-Steel Vehicle Bollards to Assist with National Security

KALZIP, A Major Feature an Manchester's New Landmark Ski Slope

Increasing Demand for NAND Flash Memory See Air Liquide Expand Gas Supply Agreement

Hih Speed Planet Penetrators Undergo Successful First Test

Gold, Silver, Tin and Oxygen, Musics Most Popular Elements

Heidelberg Cement to Use Photocatalytic Binders

Linde Sets New Standards for Waste Handling

Direct Automated Elemental Analysis of Organic Carbon in Sediment Samples

Common Industrial Dye May Hold the Secret to Spintronics

Global Aluminium Producer Borrows Money from Shareholders to Expand into China

American Superconductor Receive $450 Million Wind Turbine Contract

Malvern Highlight the Value of Near Infrared Chemical Imaging for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Visiocorp Consolidation Sees Closure of Spanish Plant

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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