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New Heat Resistant Transparent Sheet for Displays from Showa Denko

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has developed heat-resistant, transparent sheet and film for displays, utilizing its proprietary resin. The newly developed sheet is characterized by its high thermal deformation temperature of ...

2 Nov 2007

New Way of Making Water Could Lead to Better Catalysts and Cheaper Fuel Cells

In a familiar high-school chemistry demonstration, an instructor first uses electricity to split liquid water into its constituent gases, hydrogen and oxygen. Then, by combining the two gases and igniting them with a spa...

2 Nov 2007

US Steel Complete Acquisition of Stelco and Rename it US Steel Canada Inc

United States Steel Corporation announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Stelco Inc. and that Stelco has been renamed U.S. Steel Canada Inc. Commenting on the acquisition, U.S. Steel Chairman and CEO J...

2 Nov 2007

Groundbreaking New Magnet Design to Shed Light on Nanoscience and Semiconductors

Engineers at Florida State University’s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have successfully tested a groundbreaking new magnet design that could literally shed new light on nanoscience and semiconductor resea...

2 Nov 2007

Chinese Optoelectronics Manufacturer Buys Two MOCVD Systems from Veeco

Veeco Instruments Inc., announced today that two recently purchased TurboDisc(R) E450(TM) As/P Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Systems are being used by Xiamen Sanan OptoElectronics of Xiamen, China to ex...

1 Nov 2007

Microsemi Increase New Backlight Inverters for Powering Displays

Microsemi Corporation, a leading manufacturer of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has announced the addition of two new series to its benchmark portfolio of backlight inver...

1 Nov 2007

Microsemi Wins $1.6 Million to Develop Silicon Carbide Semiconductors for Military Applications

Microsemi Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has announced that the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded $1.6 ...

1 Nov 2007

High Fluid Concretes Make a Sensible Choice

BASF’s Construction Chemicals division is proud to introduce its Smart Dynamic Construction™ concept, which allows the ready-mix industry to reach increased energy efficiency, higher concrete durability and b...

1 Nov 2007

Phase Change Materials Contribute to Prize Winning Energy Efficient House

Around 30 students from the University of Technology in Darmstadt, Germany, led by professors Thomas Hartkopf (renewable energies) and Manfred Hegger (architecture), have won the one-week international “Solar Decat...

1 Nov 2007

Industry Heavyweights Join Forces to Produce Lightweight Automotive Wheels

Two legendary names in the forged wheel industry have come together to create a blockbuster strategic alliance. Greg Weld Design™ and Alcoa Wheels will combine efforts to design, manufacture, market and sell some o...

1 Nov 2007

Alcoa Building and Construction Systems Opens New Offices in UK and Singapore

Alcoa announced today the opening of two new offices in the United Kingdom and Singapore of its Alcoa Building and Construction Systems’ Kawneer business. Kawneer is the leading manufacturer of architectural alumin...

1 Nov 2007

Alcoa to Supply Custom Designed Wheels with Dura-Bright Finish for Shelby Mustangs

Alcoa announced today that it will supply custom-designed forged aluminum wheels featuring the company’s patented Dura-Bright® technology surface treatment to Shelby Automobiles for the company’s 2008 Mus...

1 Nov 2007

Air Products Sign Long Term Supply Deal with Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturer

Air Products, through its subsidiary Air Products San Fu Co Ltd in Taiwan, has signed a long-term contract with Rexchip Semiconductor Corporation, a joint venture company between Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation and E...

1 Nov 2007

Fuel Cells for Cars Closer to becoming a Reality

The average price for all types of gasoline is holding steady around $2.95 per gallon nationwide, but the pain at the pump might be short-lived as research from the University of Houston may eliminate one of the biggest ...

1 Nov 2007

World's Most Complex Phased Array or Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit

UC San Diego electrical engineers have developed the world’s most complex “phased array” – or radio frequency integrated circuit. This DARPA-funded advance is expected to find its way into U.S. de...

1 Nov 2007