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SUSS MicroTec and STS Announce Seminar Series on Innovative Process Solutions for 3D Integration

SUSS MicroTec and Surface Technology Systems, two leading providers of process and test solutions for the semiconductor industry are hosting an advanced technology roadshow in five major cities in Asia from October 29 to...

From SUSS MicroTec AG 28 Oct 2008

Harnessing the Process of Biomineralization a Step Closer to Reality

The teeth and bones of mammals, the protective shells of mollusks, and the needle-sharp spines of sea urchins and other marine creatures are made-from-scratch wonders of nature. Used to crush food, for structural supp...

28 Oct 2008

Researchers Develop New Technique for Improving Properties of Diamonds

Researchers at the Carnegie Institution have developed a new technique for improving the properties of diamonds-not only adding sparkle to gemstones, but also simplifying the process of making high-quality diamond for scalpel blades, electronic components, even quantum computers. The results are published in the October 27-31 online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science.

28 Oct 2008

Creating and Developing the Next Wave of Health Sciences Technology

The University of Utah has announced that the Sorenson Legacy Foundation has made the lead donation of $15 million to begin constructing a sophisticated 193,000-sq. ft. biomedical and neurosciences building designed to h...

28 Oct 2008

Exploring the Concept of Nanostructured Storage Domains

In this information age, increased storage capacity is a central challenge for science and technology. A team of German and Italian researchers has pursued this by exploring the concept of "nanostructured storage domains".

24 Oct 2008

Providing Valuable Insight into the Development of Pharmaceutical Nebulizers

New experimental work using the Sysmex FPIA-3000 and Spraytec systems from Malvern Instruments, highlights the complementary nature of particle characterization by image analysis and laser diffraction respectively, when applied to the development of pharmaceutical nebulizers.

24 Oct 2008

Penn State Receives NSF Grant to Establish Nanotechnology Applications Center

Penn State will receive $5 million over four years from the National Science Foundation to establish a National Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK). Penn State has been a national leader...

24 Oct 2008

Indium Gallium Arsenide Compounds Created Using HVPE Technique

TDI, an Oxford
Instruments company, has recently advanced the Hydride Vapour Phase Epitaxy
(HVPE) technology to the growth of InGaN. HVPE is best known for its capability
to grow low defect, crack free, high quality quasi bulk GaN and AlN materials.

23 Oct 2008

New Strategies to Exploit Electrocatalytic Properties and High Surface Area of Graphene Sheets

Graphene is the latest nanoscale form of carbon to be discovered and it is currently the hottest topic in condensed matter physics and materials science due to its novel electronic properties. An important feature of graphene, which has not been exploited so far, has been its edges, where interesting electrocatalytic properties and sites for functionalization can develop.

22 Oct 2008

CVD Equipment Corp. Receives $25 Million in Orders Addressing Solar and Energy Market Needs

CVD Equipment Corporation announced today that it has received orders totaling $25 million since the beginning of the year - January 1, 2008, compared to $14 million of orders received for the full 12 months of 2007. App...

From CVD Equipment Corporation 22 Oct 2008