At the LIGHTFAIR International (LFI 2015) trade show in New York (5-7 May), the Oslon SSL 730nm LED of Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Regensburg, Germany received both an Innovation Award and a Technology Innovation Award. Judged by an ...
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Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA, which manufactures silicon carbide (SiC)-based power products, has launched what it claims is the first 900V MOSFET platform. Optimized for high-frequency power electronics applications, including renewable ...
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Diode laser maker DILAS of Mainz, Germany has delivered its 20,000th high-power, high-brightness tailored bar-based (T-Bar) fiber-laser pump module. Shipping its first unit in 2009, the milestone product was designed and developed as a ...
Crocs Inc reported sales slumped 16.1 percent in the first quarter, to $262.2 million, in line with expectations. On a currency-neutral basis, revenue decreased 8 percent. The company showed a loss of $6.0 million, or 8 cents a share, ...
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Paper and packaging firm Antalis has bought 1st Class Packaging, Donington Packaging Supplies and Parkside Packaging from PaperlinX UK. PaperlinX UK was placed into administration in April, but the performance of the three distribution ...
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Audi has launched its two-liter gasoline engine that will be added in the new Audi A4 by the end of the year. The new 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder engine with 140 kW (190 hp) sports a new combustion method and weighs only about 140 kg (308.6 ...
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Mercedes-Benz has made changes to its G-Class models which will now offer around 16% more power and lower fuel consumption. All engines in the class will be compliant with Euro 6 emission standards and feature a new suspension setup ...
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Partnering with Toray Fluorofibers and fire garment manufacturer Majestic Fire Apparel, Victaulic, a producer of mechanical pipe joining technology developed a leading-edge foundry worker safety coat. According to a Victaulic press ...
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India’s biggest intimate wear sourcing show Galleria Intima is moving to Delhi for its 4th edition to be held on 26-27 August, 2015. An initiative of Intimate Apparel Association of India (IAAI), Galleria Intima 2015 will see ...
Performance apparel, footwear and accessories marketer Under Armour has signed a multi year partnership with rugby club, Wasps and has become the club’s official technical wear partner. According to a Wasps press release, it ...
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A new distribution franchise has been awarded to UK specialist electronic components distributor, Advanced Power Components (APC); by leading LED manufacturer, ProLight Opto Technology Corporation (ProLight). Founded in October 2004, ...
Axalta Coating Systems has started construction on a new Asia-Pacific R&D and technology center in Shanghai. Planned to open in the second quarter of 2016, the facility will feature product development and application laboratories, and ...
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LED chip, lamp and lighting maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA claims that its new XLamp XP-L High Intensity LED is the first single-die LED to deliver more than 100,000 candela with a 50mm diameter optic at 10W (more than double the ...
Krylon has launched Krylon COVERMAXX and Krylon SUPERMAXX paints. These innovative paints provide ultimate durability and maximum results that can transform old décor accents and furniture into new pieces, and protect them for ...
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China will levy a resource tax on rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum based on sales value instead of production quantity, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday. The new tax, taking effect from May 1, is set at 6.5 percent for ...
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