The UK’s University of Leeds has fabricated what is claimed to be the world’s most powerful terahertz (THz) laser chip, exceeding 1 Watt output power from a quantum cascade laser (QCL) (Lianhe Li et al, ‘Terahertz quantum ...
Tags: Laser Chip, Electronics
Scientists at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have suggested a method that could significantly increase the efficiency of green-blue-ultraviolet LEDs based on GaInN/GaN, AlGaN/GaN and AlInN/GaN quantum wells. It is reckoned that ...
Driven by both growth in the IT and lighting sectors, in 2013 South Korean LED maker Seoul Semiconductor Co Ltd surpassed 1 trillion Korean Won in annual revenue for the first time, reaching a record 1.0321 trillion Korean Won (up 20% on ...
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The global market for power discrete devices will rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.43% over 2013-2018, forecasts a new report from TechNavio (the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd). According to the ...
GT Advanced Technologies Inc of Nashua, NH, USA (a provider of polysilicon production technology as well as sapphire and silicon crystal growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and electronics markets) has acquired exclusive rights ...
Tags: LED Wafer Production, epiwafers
For 2013, Rexam posted a 1% rise in sales to £3.9bn. Underlying profit before tax was up 4% to £372m. The group also hit 15.5% return on capital employed (ROCE), up on the 14.5% in 2012. Rexam’s total dividend is up 14% to ...
Recycling campaigns are not without their detractors as their results are often met with more than a little scepticism and their long-term value often questioned. However, a number of communication programmes, developed by the Aluminium ...
Tags: Packaging Recycling, Packaging
Continuous development and innovation over recent years has brought focus to this material and attracting increased producer attention within the beverage industry. A senior analysts at Canadean told Packaging News: “Continuous ...
Peers voted in favour of an amendment to the Children and Families Bill which would allow the quick introduction of plain packs if it became government policy. James Lowman, ACS chief executive, said: “If the government becomes ...
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Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have signed a multiyear marketing partnership that will make Kumho the official tire of the NBA and NBA Development League (NBA D-League) in the United States and South ...
The top three most popular truck tire sizes in 2013 were the same as they were in 2012. And 2011. And 2010. And.... Well, you get the picture. According to the preliminary edition of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) 2014 ...
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Robert Bosch LLC has added 215 part numbers to its QuietCast brake rotors line. The company estimates the new part numbers will increase coverage to 95% of all vehicles in operation and includes many late-model applications. “Our ...
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For the Conti EcoPlus HT3, Continental engineers developed an all new, fuel efficient tread design, with four longitudinal grooves and a reduced void area. Continental Tire the Americas LLC announced the launch of the Conti EcoPlus HT3, ...
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Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) announced that the roles and responsibilities of its Sales and Marketing departments have been integrated to shift organizational alignment to be more receptive to customer’s changing needs. Bruce ...
Tags: BPI Revamps, Auto Parts
On a rooftop in the Bronx far from the skyscrapers of Manhattan, 4,760 panels soak up the winter rays. Welcome to the solar power boom in New York state. Robert Kline, director of commercial sales for the Ross Solar Group that installed ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics