For fiscal third-quarter 2018 (to end June), Emcore Corp of Alhambra, CA, USA – which provides indium phosphide (InP)-based optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the broadband and specialty fiber-optics markets – ...
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Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns has announced that the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult – Wales’ first and the UK’s newest Catapult – will open its Innovation Centre, based in South East Wales, ...
South Korean UV LED maker Seoul Viosys Co Ltd has launched the UV WICOP module, which combines Seoul Semiconductor’s WICOP LEDs with compact and high-efficiency technology. Designed using a single chip and phosphor only (without any ...
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Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which makes analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has signed a definitive agreement to buy private fabless semiconductor supplier Avnera Corp of Beaverton, OR, USA, a developer of analog system ...
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SLD Laser of Goleta, CA, USA (a spin-off from LED lighting firm Soraa Inc that is commercializing visible laser light sources for automotive, specialty lighting and display applications) says that its LaserLight SMD product line has ...
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Japanese automaker Nissan has abandoned the deal to sell its EV battery manufacturing unit to Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital. The deal, valued at nearly $1bn, was cancelled by Nissan stating that the Chinese firm lacked the ...
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Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has introduced a new mobility brand, dubbed M, to expand its worldwide mobility operations by offering on-demand access to cars and services via an app. Moreover, M will learn about its user’s needs, ...
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Voith has introduced TerraSpeed Supreme roll coating featuring new design parameters for better stability and improved sheet release. TerraSpeed Supreme is already being used successfully in more than 15 installations worldwide. The ...
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BMW China and Baidu have partnered to develop the next generation Internet of Vehicles (IoV) solutions that connects vehicles with smart home devices. At the CES Asia 2018, an agreement was signed between BMW Connected and Baidu Internet ...
Sun Chemical will increase the prices of all ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) inks in Europe between 4% and 6%, effective 1 July, 2018. As announced previously, governmental initiatives and regulations geared toward environmental ...
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European Aluminium has announced that aluminium beverage cans are well above the future EU Circular Economy recycling targets. With an increase of 0.7%, the overall recycling rate of aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, ...
Private equity firms L Catterton and Ambienta have agreed to acquire Italy-based beauty packaging firm Pibiplast for an undisclosed sum. Based in Correggio, Pibiplast is engaged in designing and manufacturing of beauty and personal care ...
Colgate-Palmolive is supporting the recyclability of packaging through joining the New Plastics Economy initiative of Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The company is targeting 100% recyclability of packaging across all its product categories, ...
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St-Luc Labels & Packaging has purchased and installed a Comexi L20000 water-based laminator at its headquarters in Belgium. Employing more than 200 people, St- Luc prints and converts flexible packaging from its production sites located ...
Orange Blossom Brewing Company and Inoculum Ale Works have collaborated to brew Inoculated Orange Blossom Pilsner (IOBP). Orange Blossom Brewing and Inoculum Ale Works are owned by father and son duo, Tom and Nick Moench. The new product ...
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