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Cree Rolls Out 150-mm 4H n-Type Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Wafers

Cree, a provider of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, lighting-class LEDs, and semiconductor products for RF and power applications, has introduced superior-quality, low micropipe 150-mm 4H n-type silicon carbide epitaxial wafers.

1 Sep 2012

DuPont Performance Coatings Business Sold for $4.9 Billion to Carlyle Group

DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) has been sold to international alternative asset manager, The Carlyle Group in a cash transaction valued at US $ 4.9 billion. The transaction which is subject to regulatory approval and standard closing conditions is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2013.

31 Aug 2012

ViTrox to Introduce New Version of TH-1000 Vision Handler at Semicon Taiwan

ViTrox Technologies, a company specializing in sophisticated and affordable automated vision inspection systems for the semiconductor and electronics packaging industries, will introduce the improved version of its TH-1000 Vision Handler at Semicon Taiwan, which will be held at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taiwan from September 5 to 7.

31 Aug 2012

Umeco to Showcase Composite Body Panel and Interior Prepreg Systems at InnoTrans Rail Exhibition

Umeco Structural materials, a provider of affordable lightweight composite materials for use in mass transport systems, will showcase its rail transport interior flame-retarded prepreg systems and exterior body panel system at the InnoTrans Rail Exhibition, which will be held from September 18 to 21, 2012, in Berlin.

From Umeco Structural Materials / Tooling 31 Aug 2012

DuPont Professional Products Insecticide Business to be Acquired by Sygenta

The insecticide business of DuPont Professional Products is to be acquired by Sygenta, a company that offers plant and environment protection solutions. The DuPont insecticide business caters to the home pest control segment and professional turf and ornamental markets.

30 Aug 2012

Teijin to Showcase New Carbon and Aramid-Fiber Composites at China Composites Expo

The Teijin Group, a global provider of high-performance fibers, composites, carbon fibers, and other products, has announced that its group companies, Toho Tenax and Teijin Aramid Asia will be exhibiting at the China Composites Expo 2012.

From Teijin Limited 30 Aug 2012

Ceram Wins Contract to Evaluate Alternative Technologies for Nuclear Waste Decommissioning at Sellafield

Staffordshire materials technology company Ceram has won a contract to evaluate alternative technologies for dealing with the decommissioning of waste stored in the First Generation of Magnox Storage Pond (FGMSP).

30 Aug 2012

2013 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants (PCMNCG) Award Program Open for Proposals

The Pittsburgh Conference and its sponsoring societies, the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), are now accepting proposals for the 2013 Pittsburgh Confe...

From Pittcon 29 Aug 2012

Carpenter to Sell Latrobe Specialty Steel and Aceros Fortuna Distribution Businesses

Wyomissing-based Carpenter Technology, a producer and distributor of superalloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels and other such specialty alloys, has announced that it has decided to sell its distribution businesses. The company stated that the distribution businesses did not match with its core business focus.

From Carpenter Technology Corporation 29 Aug 2012

Defense Operations of Gayston Acquired by General Dynamics

The defense operations of privately held company, Gayston have been acquired by General Dynamics. Gayston supplies precision metal components that are employed in numerous munitions programs.

29 Aug 2012

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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

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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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Cree Rolls Out 150-mm 4H n-Type Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Wafers

DuPont Performance Coatings Business Sold for $4.9 Billion to Carlyle Group

ViTrox to Introduce New Version of TH-1000 Vision Handler at Semicon Taiwan

Umeco to Showcase Composite Body Panel and Interior Prepreg Systems at InnoTrans Rail Exhibition

DuPont Professional Products Insecticide Business to be Acquired by Sygenta

Teijin to Showcase New Carbon and Aramid-Fiber Composites at China Composites Expo

Ceram Wins Contract to Evaluate Alternative Technologies for Nuclear Waste Decommissioning at Sellafield

2013 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants (PCMNCG) Award Program Open for Proposals

Carpenter to Sell Latrobe Specialty Steel and Aceros Fortuna Distribution Businesses

Defense Operations of Gayston Acquired by General Dynamics

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Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

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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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Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

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