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CERAM Website Has a New Solutions Focus

Solutions can be found at the touch of button thanks to the new look CERAM website: www.ceram.com. Visitors to the revamped site can discover how experts at CERAM have helped companies solve problems similar to ones they...

3 Oct 2006

Malvern to Focus on Process Line Particle Size Analyzers at easyFAIRS Solids 2006

The focus on the Malvern Instruments stand at easyFAIRS® SOLIDS 2006 (1-2 November 2006; Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK) will be the Insitec T on-line, and the Insitec ALISS at-line, particle size analyzers. These laser d...

3 Oct 2006

Weizmann Institute of Science Launches Ambitious Initiative into Alternative, Sustainable Energy Resources

An ambitious multidisciplinary research initiative into alternative, sustainable energy resources is being launched by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Its goal is to significantly advance the search...

3 Oct 2006

Researchers Take Natural Gas Out of Ethanol Production

It takes a lot of natural gas to run an ethanol plant. A plant needs steam to liquefy corn starch and heat to distill alcohol and more heat to dry the leftover distillers grains. Burning natural gas to produce all tha...

3 Oct 2006

University of New Hampshire to Build Sensor for Next-Generation Weather Satellites

With an award in excess of $10 million, scientists from the University of New Hampshire's Space Science Center have been selected to build an instrument for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (...

3 Oct 2006

Creation of a Polariton Bose-Einstein Condensate in the Solid State

New experimental research shows that half-matter, half-light quasi-particles called polaritons show compelling evidence of Bose-Einstein condensation at the relatively high temperature of 19 degrees Kelvin. The creation ...

3 Oct 2006

Giant Fiber Lasers for Secure Communication

Very long lasers made of optical fibers offer a promising route to highly secure communications. Nothing beats quantum communication for absolute security, but the new method, which relies on classical rather than quantu...

3 Oct 2006

Australia and South Africa Short-Listed for Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope

Australia and South Africa have been short-listed as the countries to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a giant next-generation radio telescope being developed by scientists in 17 countries. The decision, made by...

3 Oct 2006

New Wood-Plastic Composites

Wood science researchers in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University have developed new wood-plastic composites that are stronger and less expensive than any similar products now available - a major breakthroug...

3 Oct 2006

Engineers Use New Mathematics and Micro Mirrors in 'Multiplexed Camera'

For all their ease and convenience, there are few things more wasteful than digital cameras. They're loaded with pricy microprocessors that chew through batteries at a breakneck pace, crunching millions of numbers pe...

3 Oct 2006

Alcoa Form Alliance to Produce Cast Automotive Parts in Asian Region

Alcoa announced today that it has signed an agreement with SMW Automotive Hong Kong to form an alliance to produce cast aluminum chassis and suspension components and modules for the automotive industry in China, South K...

29 Sep 2006

SABIC and ExxonMobil Reach an Agreement Regarding Polyethylene Technology

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announces that it has reached a full and final settlement of its disputes with ExxonMobil arising from technology and patent that can be used in the production of polyethyle...

29 Sep 2006

SABIC to Acquire Huntsman Petrochemicals UK for US$700m

Mohamed Al-Mady, Vice Chairman and CEO of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and Peter Huntsman, President and CEO of Huntsman Corporation today announced they have agreed terms under which SABIC will acquire 100...

29 Sep 2006

Ultra Durable Energy Efficient Concrete Homes to be Built Near New York City

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester County has broken ground on extraordinary new housing units for four families at Purser Place in Yonkers, New York, just north of New York City. The four duplexes feature a next-gen...

29 Sep 2006

Glue Created from Biomass Byproducts

Mixing up a batch of ethanol from alfalfa or switchgrass isn't nearly as efficient as creating it from corn, but that doesn't mean growing grass crops for fuel won't pay, says Paul Weimer. Rather than dwel...

29 Sep 2006

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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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CERAM Website Has a New Solutions Focus

Malvern to Focus on Process Line Particle Size Analyzers at easyFAIRS Solids 2006

Weizmann Institute of Science Launches Ambitious Initiative into Alternative, Sustainable Energy Resources

Researchers Take Natural Gas Out of Ethanol Production

University of New Hampshire to Build Sensor for Next-Generation Weather Satellites

Creation of a Polariton Bose-Einstein Condensate in the Solid State

Giant Fiber Lasers for Secure Communication

Australia and South Africa Short-Listed for Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope

New Wood-Plastic Composites

Engineers Use New Mathematics and Micro Mirrors in 'Multiplexed Camera'

Alcoa Form Alliance to Produce Cast Automotive Parts in Asian Region

SABIC and ExxonMobil Reach an Agreement Regarding Polyethylene Technology

SABIC to Acquire Huntsman Petrochemicals UK for US$700m

Ultra Durable Energy Efficient Concrete Homes to be Built Near New York City

Glue Created from Biomass Byproducts

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A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

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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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A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

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6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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