Natural materials Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of engraving lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different. Hardwoods like walnut, ...
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Laser engraving, and laser marking, is the practice of using lasers to engrave or mark an object. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface and wear out. These ...
IKEA GreenTech AB — a venture capital division of Sweden-based retailer IKEA Group — has invested an undisclosed amount in the Netherlands-based DyeCoo Textile Systems BV to support DyeCoo's waterless textile dyeing technology. ...
Global packaging company Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the launch of the new closure Omni mini XP for carbonated soft drinks and beverages in the industry. The new lightweight, one-piece / linerless 28mm closure, which ...
The Lotus Exige S has landed in Australia, offering supercar-rivaling performance from $119,990. Combining a weight of 1176kg with a 258kW/400Nm supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine – sourced from the Lotus Evora and replacing the ...
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Cemex has signed a research agreement with the Earth Engineering Center (EEC) at Columbia University and the City College of New York, for a study that will investigate the life cycle effects of alternative fuel use in cement manufacturing. ...
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Royal Philips Electronics of Eindhoven, The Netherlands claims that it has created the world’s most energy-efficient LED lamp for general lighting applications. Philips researchers have developed a prototype ‘TLED’ lamp ...
UK, Belfast City Hall has become the first building in Europe to install a new intelligent lighting system, with its LED floodlighting becoming the biggest single building project of its kind in Europe. The council says it will help ...
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The Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen is the world’s first hydrogen-powered racecar capable of achieving zero CO2 emissions in race conditions. The Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S – based on the recently launched four-door Aston ...
Ford has announced a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine will join its efficiency-focused turbocharged engine line-up, with the new Ford Mondeo the first to benefit from the new powerplant. The fifth EcoBoost engine made by Ford, the new ...
South Korean LED maker Seoul Semiconductor is launching the global campaign ‘Acrich for Trees’ via its web-site to actively encourage the use of eco-friendly AC LED bulbs using the firm’s Acrich LEDs. Of participants ...
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First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA – which makes thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe) as well as providing engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) services – has acquired the 60MWAC North ...
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First LED lamp prototype delivering 200 lumen per watt high quality light, halving the energy use compared to current LED lamps Royal Philips Electronics announces a new innovation in LED lighting, creating the world’s most ...
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Ultrapure water is crucial for many functions in cell culture applications and having a reliable source available is essential. Filtration+Separation describes work undertaken at Sartorius to test the suitability of such an ultrapure water ...
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Bentley Motors has announced that it is installing the UK's largest roof mounted solar panel system. The installation will be owned and operated by Lightsource Renewable Energy Limited, the UK's leading solar energy generator. Over ...
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