After two tough years of stagnation, in 2014 the power semiconductor device market returned to growth, rising by 8.4% to $11.5bn, according to the report 'Status of the Power Electronics Industry (February 2015 edition)' from Yole ...
Zhejiang University in China and University of Cambridge in the UK have jointly developed ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) based on metal-semiconductor Schottky junctions between silver nanowires (AgNWs) and gallium nitride (GaN) ...
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries, which provides assembly and test services for niche ICs and produces ceramic substrates for the manufacture of LEDs, expects its capex for 2015 to exceed NT$1.5 billion (US$47.8 million). The capex will be ...
The Japan government plans to reduce feed-in tariffs for PV systems and power-generating stations with installation capacity of over 10KWp to JPY27 (US$0.23)/kWh beginning July 2015, which is expected to significantly decrease total ...
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AkzoNobel has introduced Chartek Bolt Caps into North America, part of its International product line, designed to be an effective, easy-to-install and cost-saving specified solution for high level fire protection on the bolted connections ...
Charles Ross & Son Co. has introduced large-scale Ross Ribbon Blenders built with up to 1,000 cu.ft. working capacity. They are ideal for high-volume production of powder blends, pastes and slurries. These blenders can also function as ...
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Quintessential Brands has acquired French spirits producer Lafragette & Legier (L&L) from French American Vintners. The acquisition marks an important step in the company's growth as an international drinks business. This ...
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German manufacturer of offset printing presses Heidelberger Druckmaschinen will be acquiring the Europe-based Printing Systems Group (PSG) for an undisclosed amount. The company said that with this acquisition, Heidelberg will be able ...
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Floreon, a tougher and easier to process bioplastic material produced by UK-based Floreon Transforming Packaging, has been granted a patent. The bioplastic is polyester-based polymer blend with a standard bioplastic, polylactic acid ...
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SunOpta has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Citrusource, a move that will expand the company's healthy beverages range. The acquisition is in line with the company's core integrated two-touch strategy and leverages the vertically ...
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Right Concepts Advertising, a digital fabric printing company in Dubai, has become the first company in the Middle East to install MTEX5032Pro, MTEX's textile printer, according to a report from Saga Digital, a premier provider of printing ...
Columbia Sportswear Company, that designs and markets sports apparel and accessories, has announced new strategic organisational changes, intended to further drive sustainable, profitable growth. According to the promotional changes, ...
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Union Budget 2015-16 presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley last week has no measures on promoting apparel manufacturing in India, says an expert of India’s clothing and retail industry. “Considering that this ...
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China, the world's largest new-car market, is expected to surpass the United States to become the world's largest market for electric vehicles with its dramatically increased sales since the second half of 2014, according to an expert at ...
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Methanex, the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets, has increased its regional contract price for the Asia-Pacific region for March 2015 contracts. For the Asia-Pacific region, Methanex ...