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Caltech wins Energy Star Award

The Caltech community can take comfort in knowing that the fuel used to generate electricity is spent wisely and is environmentally friendly. That's what the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership, a division o...

8 Apr 2005

Extending the Life of Wire Rope

Extending the life of wire rope can provide positive bottom-line results. A new brochure that features results from using NEVAMELTwire rope conditioner is now available from Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Speci...

8 Apr 2005

The Car Wants a Word With You

Cars are now able to speak by means of sensors attached to wheel rims and seats. With the new technology a car tells you if the tyre pressures are too low or the driver is falling asleep. Intelligent tyres and seats incr...

8 Apr 2005

Better Way to Generate Power from Thermal Sources

Your car's engine loses 70 percent of its energy as waste heat -- but Australian and Oregon scientists may have figured out an efficient way not only to recover that lost energy, but to at long last capture the power...

8 Apr 2005

New Melting Process for Hydrogen Storage Alloy

The Energy Technology Research Institute (ETRI), the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), an independent administrative institution, has developed a new melting process with high accur...

8 Apr 2005

Textron Fastening Systems Unveils First Commercial Application of Intelligent Fastening Technology

Textron Fastening Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has unveiled its first commercial application of Intevia intelligent fastening technology: a latching system for aircraft interiors that meets the aerospace i...

8 Apr 2005

World’s First Commercial Nanotechnology-Based Solid Lubricant Declared Non-Toxic

ApNano Materials, Inc., a provider of nanotechnology-based products, today announced that its NanoLub lubricant, the world’s first commercial nanotechnology-based solid lubricant, was found to be non-toxic in testi...

8 Apr 2005

Research Team Recreates Ancient Underwater Concrete Technology

A University of Colorado at Boulder professor and his colleagues have taken a page from the writings of an ancient Roman architect and built an underwater concrete pier in the manner of those set in the Mediterranean Sea...

7 Apr 2005

Ariane 5 Vulcain 2 Engine Now in Full Production

A small ceremony took place yesterday at the site of Snecma Moteurs in Vernon, France, to mark the beginning of industrial production of the Vulcain 2 engine, designed for the new Ariane 5 ECA and Ariane 5 ES ATV launche...

6 Apr 2005

Ashland’s Resin Featured on Award-Winning Boats

European watercraft can now have award-winning gel coat protection and be more environmentally considerate thanks to the introduction of Ashland’s AME 6000 T35 premium marine resin. Introduced by Ashland Composite ...

6 Apr 2005

Sumitomo Chemical and Toyo Ink Manufacturing to Establish Polypropylene Compound Company in China

Sumitomo Chemical has announced its plan to establish in May a new company in China to manufacture and sell polypropylene compounds for automotive applications. To be headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, the ...

6 Apr 2005

Chisso Establishes Alignment Film and Color Filter Overcoat Production Subsidiary in Korea

Chisso announced on March 31 that the company has set up Chisso Korea, a wholly owned subsidiary for production of LCD alignment film and color filter overcoat, in the Republic of Korea. The company, which has to dat...

6 Apr 2005

World's Largest Landing Gear Test Facility

Goodrich Corporation has unveiled the world's largest aircraft landing gear test facility at its site in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Goodrich, one of the world's largest suppliers of landing systems for commerc...

6 Apr 2005

Reference Material Tests Validate Measurements with Freeman’s New Automated Shear Cell

Freeman Technology has introduced a fully automated shear cell accessory for use on its FT4 Powder Rheometer. Now, work performed by an independent laboratory using BCR reference material CRM-116 (Community Bureau of Ref...

6 Apr 2005

New Process for the Rapid and Selective Detection of Lead

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can be very dangerous to humans and the environment. Lead poisoning is one of the most common diseases caused by environmental pollution. For rapid diagnosis and on-the-spot environmental...

6 Apr 2005

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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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Caltech wins Energy Star Award

Extending the Life of Wire Rope

The Car Wants a Word With You

Better Way to Generate Power from Thermal Sources

New Melting Process for Hydrogen Storage Alloy

Textron Fastening Systems Unveils First Commercial Application of Intelligent Fastening Technology

World’s First Commercial Nanotechnology-Based Solid Lubricant Declared Non-Toxic

Research Team Recreates Ancient Underwater Concrete Technology

Ariane 5 Vulcain 2 Engine Now in Full Production

Ashland’s Resin Featured on Award-Winning Boats

Sumitomo Chemical and Toyo Ink Manufacturing to Establish Polypropylene Compound Company in China

Chisso Establishes Alignment Film and Color Filter Overcoat Production Subsidiary in Korea

World's Largest Landing Gear Test Facility

Reference Material Tests Validate Measurements with Freeman’s New Automated Shear Cell

New Process for the Rapid and Selective Detection of Lead

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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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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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5The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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