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Picosun Plays Important Part in Revolutionizing Recyclable Packaging Materials
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a fully recyclable new packaging material which, among other things, is able to replace many if not most aluminium-based packaging materials such as blister-packs for pharmaceutical pills or material used for packing coffee for consumers. The secret behind the new discovery is ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition).
Posted: Apr 19th, 2010
Read moreSamsung Producing Industry's First Higher-performing 20nm-class NAND Flash Memory
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, today announced the industry's first production of 20 nanometer class NAND chips for use in Secure Digital (SD) memory cards and embedded memory solutions.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2010
Read moreRehm Thermal Systems Showcases New Fast-firing and Drying Technologies at Photon 2010
The team at Rehm Thermal Systems are preparing to showcase the company's best-in-class capabilities for solar cell metallization at Photon Expo being held from April 27th - 29th in Stuttgart, Germany.
Posted: Apr 16th, 2010
Read moreSignificant Demand for High Precision Actuators
Without doubt, actuators for precise control of optics were one of the main topics at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2010 Exhibition in Florida in April. Noliac's distributor Micromechatronics Inc. exhibited and attracted many visitors.
Posted: Apr 16th, 2010
Read moreAston Martin and Rolls-Royce Address Challenges in Auto and Aero Industries for Nano-enhanced Materials
The NanoKTN has announced the date of its next HiPerNano Conference, in partnership with Cranfield University, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting developments in nano-materials for the high performance engineering industry.
Posted: Apr 16th, 2010
Read moreNew Numerical Algorithms for Nanotechnology Engineers - Release of The NAG Library for SMP and Multicore
Nanotechnology engineers seeking better use of the processing power of multicore computer systems in addition to an easy way to migrate existing applications to multi processor architectures, can now download the new NAG Library for SMP and Multicore from Numerical Algorithms Group.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreUnilever Takes New Approach to Particle Sizing
Waxy semisolids, today the formulation vehicle for many pharmaceutical and personal care products, present a considerable challenge when it comes to particle size analysis, primarily because they are not liquid at ambient temperature.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreSirris Selects Optomec Aerosol Jet Solution to Develop Next-Generation Printed Electronics Products
The system, which has been installed at Sirris' location in the Liege Science Park, will be used primarily for the development of printed RFID antennae, micro capacitors, micro systems, packaging, memory and other emerging printed electronics applications.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreMerck KGaA and Plastic Logic Jointly Develop New-Generation Organic Semiconductors
Merck KGaA and Plastic Logic GmbH today announced plans to jointly develop, test and commercialize Merck's new organic semiconductors in Plastic Logic's displays.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreFoundation Medicine Created by Cancer Genomics Pioneers to Help Bring Personalized Cancer Medicine to Routine Clinical Practice
Foundation Medicine, a personalized cancer medicine company that aims to bring comprehensive cancer genome analysis into routine clinical care, today announced it has completed a $25 million Series A financing.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreCamtek Selected as Advanced STEM/TEM Sample Preparation Solution Provider
Camtek Ltd. announced today that a leading Semiconductor Equipment Supplier has selected the Xact, Camtek's Advanced STEM/TEM sample preparation solution, enabling material analysis and verification.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreHigh Performance Solutions for Thin Film PV Energy Applications from H.C. Starck Inc.
Through research and product innovation, H.C. Starck Inc., Fabricated Products Group has developed sputtering targets offering superior sputtering performance for thin films PV (TFPV) energy applications.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreApplied Materials' SmartWeb and New Aristo Systems Enabling Advanced Touch Panel Applications
Applied Materials, Inc. reports that its flat panel display (FPD) and roll-to-roll coating systems are providing the advanced technology to enable more cost-efficient and scalable touch panel designs.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2010
Read moreIntel Shares Vision for the Future
At its developer conference yesterday, Intel Corporation demonstrated how the company is providing a foundation on which to build common hardware, software and ecosystem solutions to make computing experiences and devices work together seamlessly and easier to use.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2010
Read moreGatan Announces A Breakthrough in SEM Planar Surface Preparation
Gatan, Inc. is pleased to introduce the NEW Ilion+, a significant advance in the preparation of large planar cross sections for microscopic imaging and microanalysis.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2010
Read moreNano Retina Announces BIRD Foundation Grant
Grant to help fund development of the bio-retina, a 'bionic retina' designed to restore full sight to the blind.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2010
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