Researchers in Hong Kong and USA have developed indium arsenide (InAs) quantum dot (QD) microdisk lasers directly integrated on silicon (Si) with performance comparable to the best reported for similar devices on gallium arsenide (GaAs) ...
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The next generation of food entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to combine a high quality degree and on-the-job training under plans for new food degree apprenticeships, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced. The three ...
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BOC has signed an agreement with ITM Power to provide infrastructure for ITM Power’s new electrolyser-based hydrogen refueling stations for passenger cars. The announcement underpins ITM Power's ongoing plans to build a network of ...
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Amcor will discuss its approach to sustainability and highlight a broad range of innovative packaging solutions at the SustPack 2016 conference planned to be held from 11-13 April at McCormick Place in Chicago. Under its theme of ...
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In 2014, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded for the discovery of the gallium-nitride-based blue-light LED and its use for new, efficient LED-based white lamps. The development efforts in this field, however, do not stop there. The ...
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Online retailer Trod - the largest member of the Toymaster Group - revealed it was entering administration earlier this year. Independent toy buying group Toymaster remains confident in its future despite the loss of its largest ...
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Xaar will launch a new Thin Film silicon MEMS technology platform at drupa 2016. Xaar's printheads are at the heart of a vast number of industrial inkjet print systems around the world delivering both production efficiencies and increased ...
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Italian specialty papers and substrates maker Fedrigoni’s subsidiary Arconvert announced that it will enter into US market with its new facility in Los Angeles, California. The 62,000 ft2 facility will have state-of-the-art ...
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May's Match.com Nights will have a games theme thanks to the partnership. Match, the most successful dating service in the UK, is teaming with Bananagrams to bring a games theme to its popular Match.com Nights in May. The Nights, ...
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US technology firm HP has unveiled new digital narrow web press, Indigo 8000 digital press, for converters and brands. The company has also upgraded Indigo 20000 and 30000 digital presses and launched new ink and substrate options. HP ...
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BPI Sports, a sports nutrition company, has announced that it will no longer be utilizing the services of 3rd party distributors. BPI Sports will instead be utilizing their own current infrastructure to distribute straight to retail. This ...
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Unilever is rolling out 17 new frozen treats in 2016 across five of its ice cream brands – Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, MAGNUM Ice Cream and Popsicle. Each brand is scooping out a delicious assortment of popular flavors and ...
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The new Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for Australia's food packaging was given the final go-ahead by commonwealth, state and territory consumer affairs ministers this week. Each label will indicate the proportion of Australian ...
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Medication and supply management solutions provider Omnicell has introduced new guided packing software to increase packing accuracy of SureMed Multimed blister cards that improve patient adherence. The SureMed by Omnicell Guided Packing ...
Toad&Co has added Scott Whipps to its senior management team as vice president of sales, effective March 28, 2016. In his new role, Whipps will lead the strategic development, management and execution of global sales for Toad&Co. ...
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