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Arkansas Sues Computer Chip Manufacturers for Price Fixing

Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe has announced that Arkansas is one of 34 states suing some of the world’s largest manufacturers of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips. The lawsuit alleges that for at lea...

24 Jul 2006

New Rocket Propulsion Technology

A new rocket propulsion technology demonstration has marked an important milestone, achieving "mainstage" or constant full-power performance for the first time. Called the Integrated Powerhead Demonstration, or...

24 Jul 2006

SMS Demag Builds Iron and Steel Plant on the Persian Gulf

IMIDRO, the Iranian Mines and Mineral Industries and Renovation Organization has placed an order with an international consortium, in which SMS Demag, Germany, is participating, for the erection of a turnkey iron and ste...

24 Jul 2006

Siemens Acquires AG Kuhnle, Kopp and Kausch

Siemens Power Generation Group (PG) is acquiring 100 percent of shares in the joint stock company AG Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch. Headquartered in Frankenthal, Germany, this company develops, manufactures and markets ...

24 Jul 2006

Rexam Starts up Plastic Packaging Plant in Poland

Rexam has opened its first plastic packaging plant in Poland, where it already has two glass plants in Gostyn and Wyszkow. The new facility, located in Lodz (130 km west of Warsaw), is further evidence of the company&...

24 Jul 2006

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Neglected by Industry and Government

In a situation where the UK is crying out for reliable sources of energy that do not threaten the environment, one option, the hydrogen fuel cell has been relatively neglected through insufficient support from industry a...

24 Jul 2006

Chinese Scientists Develop Cheap and Environment-Friendly Cells

The research and development of electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices, including primary and secondary batteries, super-capacitors, fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), are of significance fo...

24 Jul 2006

BP Develops New Silicon Growth Process that Increases Cell Efficiency

BP Solar has developed a new silicon growth process that significantly increases cell efficiency over traditional multi-crystalline-based solar cells. The new technique, named Mono2, enhances BP Solar's technological...

24 Jul 2006

New Alcan Edgewood, New York Labels Plant Opens

Alcan has announced that it has commenced commercial production at its new labels operation in Edgewood, New York. Alcan Packaging is the world No. 1 manufacturer and marketer of flexible packaging for the food segments,...

24 Jul 2006

Physicists Observe Transition of a Gas to a Superfluid for First Time

For the first time, MIT scientists have directly observed the transition of a gas to a superfluid, a form of matter closely related to the superconductors that allow electrical currents to travel without resistance. ...

24 Jul 2006

Malvern Strengthen On-Line Particle Sizing Solutions Activities

Malvern Instruments has appointed Bernd Looser to the new post of Applications Specialist Process Systems. One of his main areas of focus in this role will be to develop, test and prove new and innovative on-line measure...

21 Jul 2006

Inco Comments on Final and Best Takeover Offer for Falconbridge

Inco Limited (“Inco”) today responded to the announcement by Xstrata plc that it had increased the consideration under its unsolicited offer for Falconbridge Limited. The Inco Offer for Falconbridge now c...

21 Jul 2006

New $5m Induction Heat Treatment Line for Timken

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IQE Acquire Emcore's Electronic Materials Division

IQE, the leading global outsource supplier of customised wafer products and outsource wafer services to the semiconductor industry, has conditionally agreed to acquire Electronic Materials Division (“EMD”), t...

21 Jul 2006

Data Mining Used to Predict Crystal Structures

The same computer methods used by online sales sites to suggest books to customers can help predict the crystal structures of materials, MIT researchers have found. These structures are key to designing new materials ...

20 Jul 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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Arkansas Sues Computer Chip Manufacturers for Price Fixing

New Rocket Propulsion Technology

SMS Demag Builds Iron and Steel Plant on the Persian Gulf

Siemens Acquires AG Kuhnle, Kopp and Kausch

Rexam Starts up Plastic Packaging Plant in Poland

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Neglected by Industry and Government

Chinese Scientists Develop Cheap and Environment-Friendly Cells

BP Develops New Silicon Growth Process that Increases Cell Efficiency

New Alcan Edgewood, New York Labels Plant Opens

Physicists Observe Transition of a Gas to a Superfluid for First Time

Malvern Strengthen On-Line Particle Sizing Solutions Activities

Inco Comments on Final and Best Takeover Offer for Falconbridge

New $5m Induction Heat Treatment Line for Timken

IQE Acquire Emcore's Electronic Materials Division

Data Mining Used to Predict Crystal Structures

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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SMILE VIEW™ Map for SEM Data Imaging

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

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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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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

6Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

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