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Development of Standards for Solid-State Lighting

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Building Technologies Program and ANSI-accredited standards developer the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner...

3 Aug 2006

Laser-Based Moisture Analyzer Analyzes Wet Gases Quickly and Accurately

The costly dilemma of getting consistently accurate readings on wet gas through conventional sensors has become a thing of the past with many pipeline operators, producers and treatment facilities who have seen the light...

3 Aug 2006

Nanotechnology Being Used to Improve Biocompatibility of Human Prosthetics and Implants

As populations of the world age the current trend is that people are not slowing down in their later years. The desire for increased activity among the elderly also means increased demands on medical researchers to come ...

2 Aug 2006

Micro-Capsules Stored in Paper Towel Could Prevent Spread of MRSA

A simple paper towel could step up the fight against MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections. The towel's surface-sterilising coating stored in micro-capsules prevents the growth of MRSA and, in some cases, kills...

2 Aug 2006

Marubeni Invests in VTEC for Its Patented Plastic Rear View Mirror Technology

Marubeni America Corporation ("MAC") and VTEC Technologies LLC ("VTEC") are to make a formal announcement that MAC as strategic partner acquired an estimated 15% equity position in VTEC, the innovativ...

1 Aug 2006

Conductivity Sensing Ensures Rubber Quality and Reduces Cost

The Foxboro Measurements & Instruments Division of Invensys has provided a solution for Calzin, Inc.’s sticky rubber situation. Calzin, an international supplier of coatings for the rubber industry, now offers ...

1 Aug 2006

Degussa to Launch Protective Impregnating Agent for Wood Shortly

Degussa AG, Düsseldorf, will shortly be launching on the market a new protective impregnating agent for wood surfaces under the brand name Dynasylan® SIVO 121. According to Dr. Burkhard Standke of Degussa Techni...

1 Aug 2006

BASF Introduce Two New Adhesive Technologies

On the occasion of an industry meeting in Ludwigshafen, BASF introduced two new coating technologies for adhesives to representatives of the global adhesives industry. So-called multilayer coating technology allows up to...

28 Jul 2006

BASF's Universal Primers for Coil Coatings Now Good for All Types of Pre-Treatments

The new, third generation of coil coating universal primers from BASF Coatings AG is suitable for every type of pre-treatment, is a significant improvement in terms of spreading rate and efficiency, and offers higher eco...

28 Jul 2006

Plextronics Sponsors Continuing Thin Film Research at Northwestern

Plextronics has announced that it has signed a license agreement with Northwestern University. The agreement will integrate the thin film and molecular innovations of acclaimed chemist Tobin J. Marks, Professor at Northw...

26 Jul 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.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Development of Standards for Solid-State Lighting

Laser-Based Moisture Analyzer Analyzes Wet Gases Quickly and Accurately

Nanotechnology Being Used to Improve Biocompatibility of Human Prosthetics and Implants

Micro-Capsules Stored in Paper Towel Could Prevent Spread of MRSA

Marubeni Invests in VTEC for Its Patented Plastic Rear View Mirror Technology

Conductivity Sensing Ensures Rubber Quality and Reduces Cost

Degussa to Launch Protective Impregnating Agent for Wood Shortly

BASF Introduce Two New Adhesive Technologies

BASF's Universal Primers for Coil Coatings Now Good for All Types of Pre-Treatments

Plextronics Sponsors Continuing Thin Film Research at Northwestern

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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

5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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