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Newly Developed LED's Produce Twice as Much Light as Standard LED's

Improving the efficiency of commercially available light bulbs

-- even a little -- could translate into dramatically lower energy usage if

implemented widely.

7 Apr 2009

Designers of Electronic Circuits Need to be Mindful of Electromagnetic Compatibility

The smaller the components in electronic circuits, the more interference-prone
they are. If the components are too densely packed, they can interfere with
one another.

6 Apr 2009

HORIBA Donate Particle Size Analyzer to Center for Innovative Sintered Products

HORIBA Instruments, Inc. is proud to renew their alliance with the Center for Innovative Sintered Products (CISP) at Penn State University through the donation of their Partica LA-950V2 analyzer.

Instruments, Inc. is proud to renew their alliance with the Center for Innovative

Sintered Products (CISP) at Penn State University through the donation of their

Partica LA-950V2 analyzer.

From HORIBA 5 Apr 2009

Toshiba Take Full Control of LCD Joint Venture

Toshiba Corporation and Panasonic
Corporation announced that
today the two companies have signed a share transfer agreement under which Toshiba
will acquire all of Panasonic's shares in Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology
Co., Ltd. (TMD), a joint venture that develops, manufactures and sells liquid
crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light emitting displays (OLEDs).

1 Apr 2009

New Microscope Designed Especially for Engineers Needing to Measure Parts

The new MM-200 measuring microscope from Nikon
Instruments is specially designed for engineers, inspectors and operators,
who require highly accurate measurements for precision parts.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 1 Apr 2009

New Supercapacitors Based on Indium Nanowire and Carbon Nanotube Heterogeneous Films

The device is a supercapacitor, a circuit component that can temporarily store
large amounts of electrical energy for release when needed. A team headed by
Chongwu Zhou describes it a newly-published paper on "Flexible and Transparent
Supercapacitor based on Indium Nanowire / Carbon Nanotube Heterogeneous Films".

31 Mar 2009

BASF Supplies Automakers with Nylon Materials for Next Generation Dual Clutch Transmissions

Now the next generation of this complex family dual clutch transmissions is being serially employed by numerous car manufacturers. The plastic parts
of the integrated control units for these dual-clutch transmissions used at
VW, Audi, Ford and BMW are made of Ultramid® A3WG6, a proven PA 66 produced
by BASF.

29 Mar 2009

Laser TIRF 3 System Allows Microscopists to Visualise Biological Systems under Optimal Conditions

With the introduction of the Laser TIRF 3 microscope system, Carl

Zeiss significantly enhances the capability of scientists to visualise near-cell

membrane dynamic processes while maintaining optimum specimen incubation conditions.

Single molecule dynamic processes in cell-free systems may also be observed

and, in combination with other techniques such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 26 Mar 2009

BASF Launches Carbon Nanotube Containing Plastic

As a first, BASF
is launching a plastic containing carbon nanotubes (CNT) onto the market.

26 Mar 2009

World's Smallest Turned Part Goes on Display on Melbourne

During Austech 2009 ManufactureLink will be displaying the world's smallest
turned part along with other amazing, manufactured component examples to showcase
niche manufacturing capability available through their network of advanced manufacturers.

26 Mar 2009

Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

Photonics News

Newly Developed LED's Produce Twice as Much Light as Standard LED's

Designers of Electronic Circuits Need to be Mindful of Electromagnetic Compatibility

HORIBA Donate Particle Size Analyzer to Center for Innovative Sintered Products

Toshiba Take Full Control of LCD Joint Venture

New Microscope Designed Especially for Engineers Needing to Measure Parts

New Supercapacitors Based on Indium Nanowire and Carbon Nanotube Heterogeneous Films

BASF Supplies Automakers with Nylon Materials for Next Generation Dual Clutch Transmissions

Laser TIRF 3 System Allows Microscopists to Visualise Biological Systems under Optimal Conditions

BASF Launches Carbon Nanotube Containing Plastic

World's Smallest Turned Part Goes on Display on Melbourne

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Photonics News

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

1New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

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