The Spyker B6 Venator concept has been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show in a surprise reveal from the Dutch car maker. The two-door, two-seater Spyker B6 Venator concept – designed by Spyker CEO Victor R. Muller – aims ...
Despite a clear market slowdown in Europe, Georg Fischer generated a turnover of CHF 3.6 billion in 2012, 3 percent above the 2011 figure. On a like-for-like basis, sales reached the same level as in 2011. All three divisions both ...
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The process of transferring molten materials into mold cavity is known as die casting. This is a metal casting process which takes place in a mold cavity. For a better perfection, the keen consideration of spuitgieten matrijzen is ...
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Global beverage can maker Rexam has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) in a bid to develop a global standard for aluminum sustainability. Rexam director of group sustainability John Revess said aluminum is one of the most ...
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For priming the cooling system of wind power plants (wind turbines), REpower Systems SE decided to use Impeller Pumps manufactured by Zuwa-Zumpe GmbH. REpower Systems SE, a subsidiary of Suzlon Group, is one of the leading international ...
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The Kia Provo concept is a clear signal that the South Korean brand is planning an ambitious move to take on the Mini. Kia has unveiled its stunning “coupe-style hatchback” concept the day before its official debut at the 2013 ...
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The one-off Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2 has broken cover ahead of its unveiling at next month’s 2013 Geneva motor show. The unique Aston Martin Rapide-based shooting brake was commissioned by an Aston Martin collector on the ...
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The interior of the Alfa Romeo 4C has been revealed ahead of the car’s upcoming Geneva motor show unveiling, with the Italian manufacturer releasing a series of new images. While several new exterior shots show more angles of the ...
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Honda has announced it is developing a new technology that allows steel and aluminium to be joined in a process that will see vehicle weight reduced. First used to join a new aluminium outer door panel – conventionally made of steel ...
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A night in a Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva’s Hotel President Wilson costs a staggering $65,000, which makes the $195,100 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 seem like positively good value. Each is as palatial – and large – as the ...
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Researchers in Spain have grown high-indium-content indium gallium nitride (InGaN) directly on silicon (Si) substrates [Praveen Kumar et al, Appl. Phys. Express, vol6, p035501, 2013]. The work was carried out at Universidad ...
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Brescia, Italy-based special steel producer Leali Group has been purchased by Geneva, Switzerland-based Klesch Group. The two companies inked a binding agreement on February 21, according to which the transaction will be completed by the ...
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Google on Thursday unveiled the $1,299 touchscreen Chromebook Pixel, a pricey slab of hardware that runs Google’s Web-centric Chrome OS, but defies conventional Chromebook wisdom. This compact laptop features a 12.85-inch, ...
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Glass provides building designers with fascinating creative options, and the popularity of the material has increased dramatically over the last decade. This has led to growing demand for glass over other construction materials like cement, ...
The projects, which will be piloted in Scotland, offer people a range of incentives, such as money back, discount vouchers or vouchers for donations to charities, for recycling glass, aluminium and plastic (PET) drinks containers. The aim ...
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