University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has used indium tin oxide (ITO) as part of the cladding for semi-polar indium gallium nitride (InGaN) laser diodes (LDs) [A. Pourhashemi et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., vol106, p111105, 2015]. The ...
Tags: Indium, InGaN substrates, Electrical
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed gallium antimonide (GaSb) thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells on gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrates [Bor-Chau Juang et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., vol106, p111101, 2015]. The use of GaAs ...
Tags: TPV devices, lattice mismatch, Electronics
Summer is an opportunity to enjoy the poetic beauty and great potential of nature, design, friends, and food. Clever combinations of these elements can be delightful, and elevate the experience of common summer activities by creating ...
Magnolia Solar Corp of Woburn, MA and Albany, NY, USA says that its subsidiary Magnolia Solar Inc was recently awarded three additional patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). US Patents 8,921,687, 8,969,711 and 8,981,207 ...
Tags: Magnolia, Solar Flexible CIGS, Electrical
Although visitor numbers fell at the recently concluded Interfiliere Hong Kong, mainly due to the close-by Chinese New Year, it was made up with visitors from newer countries visiting the show. This edition of Interfiliere Hong Kong saw ...
Tags: Interfiliere Hong Kong, sustainability projects, Apparel
Ceramic tile is becoming increasingly popular in new home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. Interestingly, this handsome and easy care covering for floors, walls, and backsplashes is still manufactured from all natural raw ...
Tags: Ceramic Tile, home construction
k-Space Associates Inc of Dexter, MI, USA (which supplies thin-film metrology tools for the semiconductor, compound semiconductor and solar markets) has reported revenue for its patented kSA BandiT wafer and film temperature monitoring ...
Tags: k-Space, Electronic Materials, Electrical
Zünd Systemtechnik is exhibiting fully automated and the latest innovations in digital cutting systems for garment manufacturers and fabric processers at Texprocess 2015 at booth C/63, hall 4. Zünd is showcasing the G3 L-2500, ...
Tags: Zünd Systemtechnik, roll-off system, Textile
As of 1 April 2015, Oeko-Tex has revised requirements applicable for the certification of environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities in accordance with STeP by Oeko-Tex. “In the future, production sites ...
Tags: PFOA, Oeko-Tex Association, Textile
In response to the Greenpeace Detox Campaign, Aldi one of the top ten discounters worldwide, has pledged to ban all hazardous chemicals from their textile and footwear supply chain by 2020. “Aldi scored poorly when Greenpeace tested ...
US-based Atlas Holdings has acquired the North American Foam Trays and Absorbent Pads (TAP) businesses of Sealed Air Corporation for an undisclosed amount and launched its new operating company Novipax. Novipax will be operating five ...
Tags: Atlas Holdings, Air Acquisition, Packaging
US-based environmentally conscious bottled-water company EARTH2O will use recycled material sourced from Orpet to create a closed-loop manufacturing system to infinitely reuse Oregon’s recycled goods. EARTH2O is considered to be ...
Tags: EARTH2O, water bottles, Packaging
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has finalized the sale of DSM Synres to Standard Investment. DSM Synres produces solventborne alkyd and acrylic coating resins at its site in Hoek van Holland, the ...
Tags: Adhesives, Royal DSM, Standard Investment
Patagonia, through its $20 Million & Change venture fund, announced a strategic investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a chemical company focused on producing high-performance textile treatments based on natural raw materials. In its ...
Funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Invest Northern Ireland (InvestNI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) government agencies through the US-Ireland R&D Partnership program, over €1m has been awarded for the project ...