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Radleys New Reactor Offers Chemists Improved Crystal Morphology Imaging

Radleys (Saffron Walden, UK) have introduced a new option for their Lara Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) system and bespoke Laboratory Reactors that offers chemists studying crystal morphology significant benefits. ...

13 Mar 2008

New Neutron Detector Enables Tests for Neutron Phenomena not Previously Possible

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Maryland have developed a new optical method that can detect individual neutrons and record them over a range of intensities ...

13 Mar 2008

Ultracold Atoms Shed Light into Quantum Mechanic Theory

Ultracold atoms moving through a carefully designed arrangement of laser beams will jiggle slightly as they go, two NIST scientists have predicted.If observed, this never-before-seen “jitterbug” motion would ...

13 Mar 2008

New 3D Software Provides Insight into Complex Material Structures

New softwares offers comprehensive framework addressing all aspects of 3D data visualization, processing, analysis, and presentation.

13 Mar 2008

Brookhaven National Lab Holds Bridge Model Contest

Destructive testing of model bridges will provide a great photo opportunity as Suffolk County high school students compete in the 2008 BNL Model Bridge Contest. Media representatives are invited to attend. Students, pare...

13 Mar 2008

Laser Coating Process Produces MDF with Expensive Wood Grain Finish

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have devised a way of using a laser that transforms MDF giving it a surface finish that looks like some of the most expensive wood grains. The “LaserCoat” re...

12 Mar 2008

Sumitomo Seika Look to Sell Superabsorbant Polymers Business

Arkema today presented to the Central Works Council a proposed agreement with Japanese company Sumitomo Seika for the sale to Sumitomo Seika of its business in superabsorbent polymers which will be toll-manufactured by A...

12 Mar 2008

Student Wins Award for Art with Glass

A Sydney College of the Arts student who makes surrealist objects out of exquisitely etched glass has been winning awards and accolades. Lee Mathers' work explores how people have been fascinated throughout history wi...

12 Mar 2008

Purdue Leads Center to Develop Advanced Simulations for Commercial and Defense Applications

The National Nuclear Security Administration will award a $17 million cooperative agreement for a research center at Purdue's Discovery Park to develop advanced simulations to perfect the devices for commercial and defense applications.

12 Mar 2008

Silicon Carbide-Based Ceramics Head into Space on Space Shuttle

A suite of materials developed at the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) are loaded and ready to lift off on the space shuttle Endeavor

12 Mar 2008

Rio Tinto Alcan to Develop Energy Saving Technology from Aluminum Smelting

Rio Tinto Alcan announced today at the TMS 2008 Conference in New Orleans, USA that it has begun development on the next generation of its AP Technology series. To be called AP-Xe, this new technology could potentially l...

12 Mar 2008

Globally More than 282 Million Cubic Meters of Wood Panel to be Consumed by 2010

The recent drop in new housing construction in the US has resulted in good bargains for structural wood panels and other engineered wood products as against the recent past, when demand and supply of such products had be...

12 Mar 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Develops High Tech Composite Seat Cushions for Luxury Yachts

Without a doubt, the "Kaϊdoz 31" from the French yacht manufacturer Kaϊdoz Plaisance embodies the spirit of its slogan "Vivre La Mer Autrement" ("A different approach to sailing"). In this innovative vessel, th...

12 Mar 2008

Report shows Building Materials to Top US$391 Billion by 2010 Globally

A sluggish demand scenario is expected for US with decline in housing starts, bulk inventories of unsold homes and strict economic regulations. The construction demand is gradually shifting towards emerging markets with ...

12 Mar 2008

Renault Acquire Fonderie Aluminum de Cleon from Bavaria Industriekapital

The aluminium high-pressure die-caster Fonderie Aluminium de Cléon (FAC) owned by BAVARIA Industriekapital AG ("BAVARIA") delivers transmission housings and engine blocks to Renault, PSA and Getrag Ford. B...

12 Mar 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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Radleys New Reactor Offers Chemists Improved Crystal Morphology Imaging

New Neutron Detector Enables Tests for Neutron Phenomena not Previously Possible

Ultracold Atoms Shed Light into Quantum Mechanic Theory

New 3D Software Provides Insight into Complex Material Structures

Brookhaven National Lab Holds Bridge Model Contest

Laser Coating Process Produces MDF with Expensive Wood Grain Finish

Sumitomo Seika Look to Sell Superabsorbant Polymers Business

Student Wins Award for Art with Glass

Purdue Leads Center to Develop Advanced Simulations for Commercial and Defense Applications

Silicon Carbide-Based Ceramics Head into Space on Space Shuttle

Rio Tinto Alcan to Develop Energy Saving Technology from Aluminum Smelting

Globally More than 282 Million Cubic Meters of Wood Panel to be Consumed by 2010

Bayer MaterialScience Develops High Tech Composite Seat Cushions for Luxury Yachts

Report shows Building Materials to Top US$391 Billion by 2010 Globally

Renault Acquire Fonderie Aluminum de Cleon from Bavaria Industriekapital

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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

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