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New Improved Techniques for Erasing Magnetic Storage Data

After a U.S. intelligence-gathering aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision off the coast of China four years ago, the crew was unable to erase sensitive information from magnetic data storage systems before making ...

14 Jun 2006

Materials Science Research Gets an 11 Million Euro Boost

NWO Division for the Chemical Sciences (NWO-CW) has awarded a TOP grant to seven research groups. The groups work across the full spectrum of (bio)chemical and chemical engineering research. Each research group receives ...

14 Jun 2006

University of Southampton's Microsoft High Performance Computing Institute Advances Aerospace Engineering

The University of Southampton announced today (9 June) that its Microsoft Institute for High Performance Computing (MIHPC), with support from the Microsoft Technology Centre, will deliver a proof-of-concept design system...

14 Jun 2006

New Device that Tailors Digital Terminals and Services According to Users' Wishes

Technical Research Centre of Finland VTT has developed together with other Simplicity project partners a small device that tailors digital terminals and services according to users' wishes. The technology, which is s...

14 Jun 2006

Clean Solar Energy

The European Union and its member states are being urged by leading scientists to make a major multi million Euro commitment to solar driven production of environmentally clean electricity, hydrogen and other fuels, as t...

14 Jun 2006

Russian Scientists Devise New Technologies for Mars Expedition

At the very least the planned Martian expedition of 2018 will prove to be five times cheaper if its preparation utilises new technologies developed by Russian scientists. The researchers believe that such considerable sa...

14 Jun 2006

Compact Tidal Generator Could Reduce Cost of Producing Electricity from Flowing Water

What happens if you run an electric motor backwards? That is exactly what researchers Dr Steve Turnock and Dr Suleiman Abu-Sharkh from the University of Southampton asked themselves after they had successfully built an e...

14 Jun 2006

CMP Slurry for Hard Disks Set to Quadruple by 2009

Strong demand for hard disk drives (HDDs) for mobile applications is propelling the CMP slurry market, according to the report “The Hard Disk Drive Industry: Market Analysis and Processing Trends”, recently p...

14 Jun 2006

BHP Billiton and MMC Norilsk Nickel to Jointly Explore and Develop Russian Minerals

BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified natural resources company, and MMC Norilsk Nickel, Russia’s largest mining and metals company, today announced the launch of an alliance to explore and develop mi...

14 Jun 2006

Magnesium International Secure Power Supply for Plant in Egypt

The Directors of Magnesium International Limited (“MIL”) advise that the Egyptian Magnesium Company S.A.E. (“EMAG”) has completed arrangements for the supply of power for its proposed Egyptian mag...

14 Jun 2006

Element 6 Acquire IP to Produce Cemented Diamond-Silicon Carbide Composite

Element Six (E6) announces that it has acquired the assets and intellectual property in order to fabricate a new material, ScD, a unique cemented diamond-silicon carbide composite. The Intellectual Property and know-how ...

14 Jun 2006

Polymer Group to Install State-of-the-Art Spunbound Line in Argentina Doubling Production Capacity

Polymer Group, Inc. announced its plans to install a state-of-the-art spunbond line that will more than double the capacity of its joint venture facility near Buenos Aires, Argentina, to meet growing demand for its produ...

14 Jun 2006

AZoM Expert A/Prof Ben-Nissan Joins Board of Orthopaedics Organisation

FARM is delighted to welcome Associate Professor Doctor Besim Ben-Nissan, BSc,PhD, to its distinguished and internationally known Board of Directors. Professor Ben-Nissan brings to the Board an enormous background in the...

14 Jun 2006

Research Brings Efficient Production of Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Bio-Ethanol

Research conducted by Delft University of Technology has brought the efficient production of the environmentally-friendly fuel bio-ethanol a great deal closer to fruition. The work of Delft researcher Marko Kuyper was an...

13 Jun 2006

Swedish Scientists Look at Matter in the Universe

Physical quantities such as the speed of light, the gravitational constant and the electron mass are believed to be the same independent of where and when they appear in the universe. Therefore, they are known as con...

13 Jun 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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New Improved Techniques for Erasing Magnetic Storage Data

Materials Science Research Gets an 11 Million Euro Boost

University of Southampton's Microsoft High Performance Computing Institute Advances Aerospace Engineering

New Device that Tailors Digital Terminals and Services According to Users' Wishes

Clean Solar Energy

Russian Scientists Devise New Technologies for Mars Expedition

Compact Tidal Generator Could Reduce Cost of Producing Electricity from Flowing Water

CMP Slurry for Hard Disks Set to Quadruple by 2009

BHP Billiton and MMC Norilsk Nickel to Jointly Explore and Develop Russian Minerals

Magnesium International Secure Power Supply for Plant in Egypt

Element 6 Acquire IP to Produce Cemented Diamond-Silicon Carbide Composite

Polymer Group to Install State-of-the-Art Spunbound Line in Argentina Doubling Production Capacity

AZoM Expert A/Prof Ben-Nissan Joins Board of Orthopaedics Organisation

Research Brings Efficient Production of Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Bio-Ethanol

Swedish Scientists Look at Matter in the Universe

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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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Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

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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

3Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

4Novel Method for Eco-Friendly, High-Performance Li-ion Battery Materials

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

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