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Bayer's Makrolon Polycarbonate Chosen for Blu-ray Disk and High Density DVD's

Optical data storage (ODS) is moving on to the next generation, and for its market launch, the principal manufacturers have again decided in favor of Makrolon®, the polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience AG. As suc...

30 May 2006

NLMK Steel Start Construction of Russia's First Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Laser Treatment System

Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) has started construction of the first in Russia grain-oriented electrical steel laser treatment system with planned annual production capacity of up to 40 thousand tonnes. The implementation of t...

30 May 2006

Improved Methods for Measuring Properties of Fuel Mixtures

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed an improved method for measuring basic properties of complex fuel mixtures like gasoline or jet fuel. The new apparatus for measurin...

30 May 2006

ICI Purchase Outstanding Share of Indian JV

ICI India (51% owned by ICI) has today purchased the remaining 49% of Quest International India Limited from Hindustan Lever Limited for a cash consideration of 540 million Rupees (approximately GBP 6.3 million). The tr...

30 May 2006

New Optical Metrology System for Large LCD Image Mask Manufacturers

Corning Tropel Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corning Incorporated, today announced the introduction of the FlatMaster® 1400 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Image Mask Flatness Metrology System. Corning Trope...

30 May 2006

BHP Billiton Negotiate Iron Price Rise with Japanese, Korean and European Steel Customers

BHP Billiton today announced it had reached agreement with a number of its Japanese, Korean and European steel customers on prices for contracted iron ore tonnage for the 2006 contract year. Prices increased by 19% ov...

30 May 2006

Arcelor to Merge with Russia's Largest Steel Company Severstal

Arcelor, the worldâ€™s number one steel company, and Severstal, the largest Russian steel company, announced today that they have agreed to merge, creating the worldâ€™s steel champion and...

30 May 2006

U.S. Ports Vulnerable to Devastating Earthquake Damage

If a repeat of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake were to occur, and the Port of Oakland were so severely damaged that it took as long as two years to resume full operations, what would be the impact on the U.S. economy? ...

26 May 2006

Ceradyne to Develop Prototype Ceramic Armor Crew Cab

Ceradyne has received a purchase order from Flyer Defense, LLC, in Inglewood, California, for a prototype lightweight ceramic-armored crew compartment for the Flyer ITV (Internally Transportable Vehicle) incorporating te...

26 May 2006

BASF Explores New Avenues in Paper Technology

BASF is one of the partners involved in the new Paper Technology Center (PTC) launched by Voith Paper in Heidenheim (Germany). The state of the art pilot plant's startup took place recently. As a partner on the proje...

26 May 2006

Minerals Lose Ability to Conduct Infrared Light Near Earth's Core

Minerals crunched by intense pressure near the Earth's core lose much of their ability to conduct infrared light, according to a new study from the Carnegie Institution's Geophysical Laboratory. Since infrared li...

26 May 2006

Novel Magnetic Semiconductor Developed by MIT

Researchers at MIT's Francis Bitter Magnet Lab have developed a novel magnetic semiconductor that may greatly increase the computing power and flexibility of future electronic devices while dramatically reducing thei...

26 May 2006

Tiny, Self-Powered Sensor

Hydrogen has been called "the fuel of the future." But the gas is invisible, odorless and explosive at high concentrations, posing a safety problem for hydrogen-powered cars, filling stations and other aspects ...

26 May 2006

Mini Sensors from CSIRO Set to do Battle Against Corrosion

Tiny and often tucked away in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, a novel array of sensors is poised to change the costly and resource-intensive process of fighting corrosion in industries such as aerospace, shipping, mini...

25 May 2006

Ball to Manufacture and Sell Aluminum Beverage Bottles

Ball Corporation and Universal Can Company (UCC), Tokyo, Japan, announced today that they have entered into a licensing agreement for Ball to manufacture and sell aluminum beverage bottles. Ball is the first company to l...

24 May 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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Bayer's Makrolon Polycarbonate Chosen for Blu-ray Disk and High Density DVD's

NLMK Steel Start Construction of Russia's First Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Laser Treatment System

Improved Methods for Measuring Properties of Fuel Mixtures

ICI Purchase Outstanding Share of Indian JV

New Optical Metrology System for Large LCD Image Mask Manufacturers

BHP Billiton Negotiate Iron Price Rise with Japanese, Korean and European Steel Customers

Arcelor to Merge with Russia's Largest Steel Company Severstal

U.S. Ports Vulnerable to Devastating Earthquake Damage

Ceradyne to Develop Prototype Ceramic Armor Crew Cab

BASF Explores New Avenues in Paper Technology

Minerals Lose Ability to Conduct Infrared Light Near Earth's Core

Novel Magnetic Semiconductor Developed by MIT

Tiny, Self-Powered Sensor

Mini Sensors from CSIRO Set to do Battle Against Corrosion

Ball to Manufacture and Sell Aluminum Beverage Bottles

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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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