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Siemens Unveils New Vacuum Circuit-Breaker

At the Elektrotechnik trade fair in Dortmund Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) unveiled a new vacuum circuit-breaker. The circuit-breaker with the designation Sion is designed for use in all common versio...

8 Sep 2005

Low-Density Silicones and Phenolics to Benefit Future NASA Space Explorations

For the last two years, tests have been conducted at Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility to see how materials used for NASA's future planetary exploration missions can withstand sev...

8 Sep 2005

Simple Idea May Revolutionise Safety Devices

A simple but clever idea by a Bath engineer could revolutionise the way that safety devices across the world are constructed. Dr Fayek Osman's new concept could mean that devices such as train buffers, safety bar...

8 Sep 2005

Intelligent Inflatable Space Structure Materials for NASA

TIAX, a leading collaborative product and technology development firm, today announced that it is collaborating with ILC Dover and Johnson Space Center to identify, develop and test new materials for building inflatable ...

8 Sep 2005

Europe Aims to Raise Its Technology Game to Remain Competitive

Key European players from business and Government gathered at the i2010 conference in London this week to help Europe rise to the challenge of the future of EU Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) policy. ...

7 Sep 2005

Rexam Expands in Plastic Packaging with £83m US Acquisition

Rexam has announced that it has agreed to acquire US-based Delta Plastics Inc for a total cash consideration of $154m (£83m), including repayments of borrowings and redemption of preference shares. The majority sha...

7 Sep 2005

Kennametal and Novator to Formalize Joint Development Alliance

On every modern aircraft, up to one million holes must be drilled through advanced materials such as titanium, composites and other high performance alloys. Many of these holes require rework prior to final assembly, cos...

7 Sep 2005

New Class of Switchable Solvents - More Environmentally Friendly

A new class of solvents whose key properties can be rapidly “switched” by the introduction of a common gas could provide a more environmentally-friendly way of producing specialty chemicals for the pharmaceut...

7 Sep 2005

Three Legs Go Faster

Depending on their design, machine tools carry out their movements sequentially or simultaneously. Parallel kinematics are less easy to control, but faster and more precise. Fraunhofer engineers will be presenting their ...

7 Sep 2005

New Plastics Provide Clear Vision After a Cataract

Many elderly people suffer from cataracts. When clouded vision impairs everyday tasks, an operation is the only remedy. Scientists engaged in the EU project MIRO are developing new plastics for thinner intraocular lenses...

7 Sep 2005

Castle Harlan Buys Polypipe Group

Castle Harlan, Inc., a New York- based private equity investment firm, announced today its investment fund, Castle Harlan Partners IV L.P. (CHPIV), has acquired the Polypipe Group, a leading supplier of plastic pipe syst...

7 Sep 2005

Boart Longyear Sonic Drilling - From Madagascar to Australia

For Boart Longyear’s Environmental Drilling Division (EDD), taking its MINISONIC drill rig from the USA to international markets has been an important goal – and a contract on the Indian Ocean island of Madag...

7 Sep 2005

Standards Move Up in Top Ten Issues of Importance for U.S. Companies Doing Business in China

Standards have moved up the ladder of concerns among the members of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), according to the findings of the 2005 USCBC Member Survey. Since 2001, the USCBC has surveyed its members annuall...

7 Sep 2005

Alcan Continues Strategic Focus on core Packaging Activities

Alcan has announced two sales in its packaging group: Alcan Packaging Sutton Ltd. in the U.K. and the Italian Laffon plant. These divestments are part of an on-going review of its business to continue to focus on its cor...

7 Sep 2005

New Process From Finland Makes Disposal of Radioactive Resin Waste Safer and More Economical

The Technical Research Centre of Finland, VTT has developed a low-temperature plasma burning process for controlled and safe incineration of water purification resin used in the primary circuit of nuclear power plants. S...

7 Sep 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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Siemens Unveils New Vacuum Circuit-Breaker

Low-Density Silicones and Phenolics to Benefit Future NASA Space Explorations

Simple Idea May Revolutionise Safety Devices

Intelligent Inflatable Space Structure Materials for NASA

Europe Aims to Raise Its Technology Game to Remain Competitive

Rexam Expands in Plastic Packaging with £83m US Acquisition

Kennametal and Novator to Formalize Joint Development Alliance

New Class of Switchable Solvents - More Environmentally Friendly

Three Legs Go Faster

New Plastics Provide Clear Vision After a Cataract

Castle Harlan Buys Polypipe Group

Boart Longyear Sonic Drilling - From Madagascar to Australia

Standards Move Up in Top Ten Issues of Importance for U.S. Companies Doing Business in China

Alcan Continues Strategic Focus on core Packaging Activities

New Process From Finland Makes Disposal of Radioactive Resin Waste Safer and More Economical

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The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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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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The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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