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Air Products to Extend and Further Develop Interlayer Dielectric Process

Air Products, the leading worldwide supplier of low k materials, announced today it continues to further develop and extend its PDEMS™ interlayer dielectric (ILD) process. The PDEMS ILD process is already being imp...

7 Dec 2007

Next Generation Electronics to be Powered by Silicon Chips Made with New Manufacturing Process

The next generation of laptops, desk computers, cell phones and other semiconductor devices may get faster and more cost-effective with research from Clemson University. “We’ve developed a new process and ...

7 Dec 2007

NRL Generates, Modulates, and Electrically Detects Pure Spin Currents in Silicon

Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have generated, modulated and electrically detected a pure spin current in silicon, the semiconductor used most widely in the electronic device industry. Magnetic cont...

7 Dec 2007

Lithium Borohydride, An Attractive New Material for Hydrogen-Fueled Cars

Research on hydrogen-fueled cars may be one step closer to application thanks to a new form of hydride discovered by scientists at the ESRF. The material, lithium borohydride, is a promising energy storage system: it con...

7 Dec 2007

World's Largest Steel Maker to Purchase European Ferro-Alloy Manufacturer

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of OFZ, a.s, one of the leading Central European manufacturers of ferro-alloys. OFZ is invol...

7 Dec 2007

Breakthrough Made in the Understanding of Quantum Fluids

Physicists at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, have made a major advance in the understanding of what appears to be a new state of matter. Working in the highly specialized field of quantum flu...

6 Dec 2007

DuPont Identify Growth Opportunities in New Technology Areas

At a briefing today with security analysts, Diane H. Gulyas, group vice president -- DuPont Performance Materials, discussed the segment's growth and productivity strategies. With more than $6 billion in annual...

6 Dec 2007

Using Glue to Connect Implants to Living Tissue

In a few years’ time, instead of fiddling with needle and thread, surgeons may simply use glue to connect implants to living tissue. They took their idea from mussels, which can stick to any surface, be it porous r...

6 Dec 2007

Smart Pen and Paper Help Educate Blind Students

Subjects like physics, calculus and biology are challenging for most students, but imagine tackling these topics without being able to see the graphs and figures used to teach them. A new smartpen and paper technology th...

6 Dec 2007

Applied Materials Recognized for Work on Photovoltaics

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced it was named Green Energy Innovator of the Year for its pioneering work on the Applied SunFab™ Thin Film Line, at a gala presenting the prestigious 9th Annual Platts Global E...

6 Dec 2007

Corus Set to Divest Aluminium Smelters

Corus and AIAC (Aluminium Acquisition Company Limited) have today announced that they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for the proposed acquisition of Corus’ aluminium smelters by an affiliate of AIAC for...

6 Dec 2007

New SEM from Applied Materials Offers One-Defect-Per-Second Review Rate

Applied Materials, Inc. today unveiled its most advanced defect review SEM1, the Applied SEMVision™ G4, which extends the technology and productivity of Applied’s highly successful SEMVision system to 45 nm a...

6 Dec 2007

Goodyear's New Commercial-Duty Light-Truck Tires Meet TREAD Specifications

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has developed commercial-duty light-truck tires that address the stringent regulations established by the federal TREAD Act. Unveiling its new Armor Max Tec...

6 Dec 2007

Dow to Lose 1000 Jobs to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

In its ongoing drive to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of its global operations, The Dow Chemical Company has announced plans to shut down a number of assets and make organizational changes within targeted...

6 Dec 2007

Georgia Gulf to Temporarily Idle PVC Resin Plant in Ontario

Georgia Gulf today announced that it will temporarily idle its PVC resin manufacturing facility located in Sarnia, Ontario, as part of a previously announced plan to temporarily remove 700 million pounds of PVC resin cap...

6 Dec 2007

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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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Air Products to Extend and Further Develop Interlayer Dielectric Process

Next Generation Electronics to be Powered by Silicon Chips Made with New Manufacturing Process

NRL Generates, Modulates, and Electrically Detects Pure Spin Currents in Silicon

Lithium Borohydride, An Attractive New Material for Hydrogen-Fueled Cars

World's Largest Steel Maker to Purchase European Ferro-Alloy Manufacturer

Breakthrough Made in the Understanding of Quantum Fluids

DuPont Identify Growth Opportunities in New Technology Areas

Using Glue to Connect Implants to Living Tissue

Smart Pen and Paper Help Educate Blind Students

Applied Materials Recognized for Work on Photovoltaics

Corus Set to Divest Aluminium Smelters

New SEM from Applied Materials Offers One-Defect-Per-Second Review Rate

Goodyear's New Commercial-Duty Light-Truck Tires Meet TREAD Specifications

Dow to Lose 1000 Jobs to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

Georgia Gulf to Temporarily Idle PVC Resin Plant in Ontario

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Innovating Analytical Science: Precision in Focus with QSight®

An Introduction to Reverse Tip Sample Scanning Probe Microscopy (RTS SPM)

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

How Photothermal AFM-IR Reveals Hidden Details in Polymer Blends

Using SDT to Analyze the Thermal Properties of LFP Li-Ion Cathodes

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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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Innovating Analytical Science: Precision in Focus with QSight®

An Introduction to Reverse Tip Sample Scanning Probe Microscopy (RTS SPM)

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

1Triple-Layer Material Boosts Green Hydrogen Production Eightfold

2Exum Instruments and Thermo Fisher Scientific Enter into Commercial Agreement for Scientific Advancement in Europe and China

3Emerson's New Battery Energy and Asset Management Software Improves Return on Investment, Grid Stability

4Nuvvon Reports a Major Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Scalability

5Scientists Design Novel Absorber for High-Performance Tandem Solar Cells

6Breakthrough in 3D Chip Integration Promises Faster, More Efficient High-Performance Computing

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