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Photon Force to Drive Nanomachines for Spacecraft Sails

Science fiction writers have long envisioned sailing a spacecraft by the optical force of the sun's light. But, the forces of sunlight are too weak to fill even the oversized sails that have been tried.

26 Nov 2008

NJIT to Help Bring Technologies from the Lab to the Marketplace

Judith Sheft, associate vice president for technology development at NJIT, has been awarded funds from the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to assist faculty researchers with the most promising patentable ...

26 Nov 2008

NIST Propose New, Economical Method for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Manufacturing Standard

The lack of common measurement methods among light-emitting diode (LED) and lighting manufacturers has affected the commercialization of solid-state lighting products.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Nov 2008

NIST Proves Existence of Key Magnetic Electronic Property of Specially Built Semiconductor Devices

This discovery raises hopes for even smaller and faster gadgets that could result from magnetic data storage in a semiconductor material, which could then quickly process the data through built-in logic circuits controlled by electric fields.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Nov 2008

NIST Demonstrate Method for Measuring Stress/Strain Levels of Semiconductors at the Nanoscale

Their recent results not only will impact the design of future generations of integrated circuits but also lay to rest a long-standing disagreement in results between two different methods for measuring stress in semiconductors.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Nov 2008

Researchers Create Electrical Wires Based on Protein Fibres Encased in Plastic

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have succeeded in creating electrical wires consisting of protein fibers encased in plastic. The 10 nanometer thin fibers are self-organizing and compatible with biologi...

26 Nov 2008

BASF Develop New Highly Efficient White Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)

BASF and Osram Opto Semiconductors have developed a highly efficient white organic light-emitting diode (OLED): for the first time an OLED not only is able to achieve a light yield of over 60 lumens per watt (lm/W), but also, at the same time, meets the international Energy Star SSL Standard with regard to color requirements.

25 Nov 2008

Skyray Introduce Latest Addition for its Low-Cost X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Skyray XRF has released the newest addition to its low-cost x-ray fluorescence instrument line; the Thick-800. Developed specifically for measuring plating thickness, the Thick-800 XRF can provide measurements of single-...

25 Nov 2008

Carl Zeiss Sets New Benchmark Record in Microscopy Using Scanning Helium Ions

Carl Zeiss SMT has set a new record resolution benchmark for scanning electron and ion microscopy – pushing scanning beam technologies beyond its current limits.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 23 Nov 2008

Cypress New Proximity Sensing Solution Delivers Industry-Leading Detection Range

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY) today announced that its proximity detection solution enables a best-in-class proximity detection range of 25 cm. Based on the market-leading CapSense™ touch-sensing technology...

21 Nov 2008

Editorial Highlights

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.

Semiconductor News

Photon Force to Drive Nanomachines for Spacecraft Sails

NJIT to Help Bring Technologies from the Lab to the Marketplace

NIST Propose New, Economical Method for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Manufacturing Standard

NIST Proves Existence of Key Magnetic Electronic Property of Specially Built Semiconductor Devices

NIST Demonstrate Method for Measuring Stress/Strain Levels of Semiconductors at the Nanoscale

Researchers Create Electrical Wires Based on Protein Fibres Encased in Plastic

BASF Develop New Highly Efficient White Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)

Skyray Introduce Latest Addition for its Low-Cost X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Carl Zeiss Sets New Benchmark Record in Microscopy Using Scanning Helium Ions

Cypress New Proximity Sensing Solution Delivers Industry-Leading Detection Range

From Trial-and-Error to Precision: EP-Replayer’s Role in Etch Process Optimization

Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

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Detecting Sulfur Compounds During Oxidation

How to Measure RIE Lag in Deep Trenches Using 3D Optical Profiling

The Critical Role of Large Motors in Energy Infrastructure Evolution

Peering Beneath the Surface: Exploring Earth Materials with the Thermo Scientific Quattro ESEM

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?

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From Trial-and-Error to Precision: EP-Replayer’s Role in Etch Process Optimization

Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

1'Entropy Catastrophe' Tests Theoretical Stability as Gold is Superheated

2Geologists Unlock Hidden Information Using Raman Spectroscopy and AI

3Water Heaters Could Revolutionize Thermal Energy Storage

4Citrine Informatics to Provide AI for DARPA INTACT Program, Revolutionizing Ceramic Toughness

5Composite Tubes Enable Geothermal Energy Storage

6Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

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