The downward trend in imports of tropical wood to the EU remained unabated in the first four months of 2013. According to information from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), this applies to practically all the main ...
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The Audi A8 and S8 have been teased ahead of the duo’s world premiere next week. Shown in the clip hidden under covers with only a grille, cross-drilled ceramic brake package and headlight partially shown, the luxury pair is all but ...
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The Ifo Indicator for the world economic climate fell slightly. Both assessments of the current economic situation and the six-month economic outlook deteriorated somewhat. The recovery in the world economy is not really making any headway. ...
Computer simulations have revealed how the electrical conductivity of many materials increases with a strong electrical field in a universal way. This development could have significant implications for practical systems in ...
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Laser markets keep on an even keel 31 Jul 2013 Longbow Research finds vendors reporting no rude surprises, while fiber laser players continue to tussle. Materials processing The fortunes of US laser vendors during the second quarter of ...
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Quidel, a US-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems provider, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Sofia hCG fluorescent immunoassay for use on the Sofia Analyzer. It is used ...
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The NSC Group has commissioned the voluntary "Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)" certification of its entire fleet from Germanischer Lloyd (GL). GL verifies the globally valid EEDI environmental and efficiency standard for vessels and ...
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Industrial Production Operation in July 2013 National Bureau of Statistics of China 2013-08-09 15:38:20 In July 2013, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated size was up by 9.7 percent year-on-year (the ...
National Real Estate Development and Sales in the First Seven Months of 2013 National Bureau of Statistics of China 2013-08-09 15:49:01 1. The completion of real estate investment The total investment in real estate development in the ...
The latest update of global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD through April 2013 indicates that the overall picture for global freight continues to be uncertain. The overall picture for global freight ...
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The Ifo Indicator for the economic climate in the euro area improved, but remains below its long-term average value. The current economic situation in the euro area brightened only slightly and remains at a low level overall. Expectations ...
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Quidel has won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Sofia hCG fluorescent immunoassay (FIA) for use on the Sofia Analyzer to detect elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), an early indicator of pregnancy. The Sofia Analyzer and ...
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Pre-Q Galgo of Dallas, Texas, has been awarded Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay verification for its TA precure design for retreaded tires. The tread offers low rolling resistance and is for use on line-haul Class 8 trailer ...
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A US International Trade Commission ruling from June 2013 banning sales of older Apple iPad and iPhone models has been overturned by the Obama administration. The decision - which related to 3G wireless technology - has been vetoed ...
Saelig Company is now distributing samples of Plessey Semiconductors' GaN-on-Silicon MAGIC PLW111010 PLCC-2 SMT white light LEDs. These LEDs are claimed to be the first commercially available solid state illuminators manufactured on 6" ...