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Bending Light the "Wrong" Way

A new study from the University of Edinburgh and Pennsylvania State University suggests a solution to one of the biggest challenges facing the optics and electromagnetics sector - how to produce near-perfect lenses cheap...

7 Sep 2005

New Solar-Powered Underwater Robot Technology

A new solar-powered underwater robot technology developed for undersea observation and water monitoring will be showcased at a Sept. 16 workshop on leading-edge robotics to be held at the National Science Foundation (NSF...

7 Sep 2005

Smart Bridges Tell How They're Holding Up

Some very smart bridges are telling engineers just exactly how they're holding up. They've reported on the stresses and strains of construction. They've quantified the ability of high performance steel to ...

6 Sep 2005

Groundbreaking Approach to Stopping Light

Australian National University researchers have used a groundbreaking approach to set a world record for stopping light — a crucial step in the development of the next generation of computers. Researchers from t...

6 Sep 2005

DuPont Refrigerants Completes Purchase of Rhodia Refrigerant Business

DuPont Refrigerants recently announced it completed the purchase of the Isceon® hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant blends business from Rhodia. The acquisition will allow refrigerant customers access to additional s...

6 Sep 2005

Display Partnership Between Philips and TPV Starts Up

Royal Philips Electronics and PV Technology Limited today announced that the transfer of certain activities within Philips' monitor and flat screen television business has become effective as of September 5, 2005. Fr...

6 Sep 2005

Gist Acquires European Temperature-Controlled Operation

Supply chain specialist Gist, part of The BOC Group, is expanding its primary business into Europe with the acquisition of G Van Dongen Holdings BV, a European temperature-controlled transport operator comprising seven c...

6 Sep 2005

Honeywell to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business

Honeywell has announced today that it has agreed to sell its U.S. nylon carpet fibers business to Shaw Industries Group, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Honeywell and Shaw also agreed to a long-term supply ag...

6 Sep 2005

Cow Waste May Provide a Reliable Source of Electricity

A new study suggests that some of the microorganisms found in cow waste may provide a reliable source of electricity. Results showed that the microbes in about a half a liter of rumen fluid – fermented, liquefie...

5 Sep 2005

New Chlorine Plant Opened in Norway

By starting up a symbolic chlorine cell, Norwegian Trade and Industry minister Børge Brende officially opened the new chlorine plant at Hydro Polymers petrochemicals site at Rafnes near Porsgrunn on Thursday last we...

5 Sep 2005

Cree Lighting Announces LED Brightness Levels Two Years Ahead of Industry’s Performance Predictions

Cree has announced breakthrough performance results achieved in development of Cree Lighting’s standard white XLamp™ 7090 Power LED. XLamp 7090 LEDs in development have demonstrated maximum luminous flux of 8...

5 Sep 2005

Raymor Begins Thermal Spray Coatings Contracts with Siemens PG for Power Generation Turbines

Raymor Industries has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, AP&C Advanced Powders and Coatings Inc. (AP&C) has begun fulfilling contracts with SIEMENS Power Generation (PG) for the application of thermal sp...

5 Sep 2005

Sandvik Smith to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Through the Sandvik Mining and Construction business area, Sandvik has reached an agreement with the US-based company Smith International Inc., Houston, Texas, to acquire Smith International's 50% interest in Sandvik...

5 Sep 2005

ExxonMobil Introduces New Series of Multi-Purpose Greases for Food Processing Industry

ExxonMobil has announced the introduction of its Mobilgrease FM 220 series, a new line of high-performance, multi-purpose greases for food and beverage processing equipment that delivers enhanced protection against a wid...

5 Sep 2005

Scientists Determine How Titanium Atoms Help Hydrogen Atoms Attach to an Aluminum Surface

As part of ongoing research to make hydrogen a mainstream source of clean, renewable energy, scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have determined how titanium atoms help hydr...

5 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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Bending Light the "Wrong" Way

New Solar-Powered Underwater Robot Technology

Smart Bridges Tell How They're Holding Up

Groundbreaking Approach to Stopping Light

DuPont Refrigerants Completes Purchase of Rhodia Refrigerant Business

Display Partnership Between Philips and TPV Starts Up

Gist Acquires European Temperature-Controlled Operation

Honeywell to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business

Cow Waste May Provide a Reliable Source of Electricity

New Chlorine Plant Opened in Norway

Cree Lighting Announces LED Brightness Levels Two Years Ahead of Industry’s Performance Predictions

Raymor Begins Thermal Spray Coatings Contracts with Siemens PG for Power Generation Turbines

Sandvik Smith to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary

ExxonMobil Introduces New Series of Multi-Purpose Greases for Food Processing Industry

Scientists Determine How Titanium Atoms Help Hydrogen Atoms Attach to an Aluminum Surface

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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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A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

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

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

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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