At the Maison et Objet 2016, London-based studio Poetic Lab presented a wall clock with sculptural hands that constantly changes its appearance, expressing the passage of time. Manufactured under their own design label Beyond Object, the ...
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Researchers in China have developed indium gallium nitride (InGaN) photovoltaic devices that increase in efficiency with temperature up to 423K [Zhaoying Chen et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., vol109, p062104, 2016]. "The positive efficiency ...
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During Cisco's 25th Annual Supplier Appreciation Event (SAE) at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California on 8 September, Oclaro Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which provides components, modules and subsystems for the core optical ...
At Solar Power International in Las Vegas (12-15 September), copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic solar cell and panel maker MiaSolé of Santa Clara, CA, USA (which was founded in 2004 and acquired by ...
Kaiam Corp of Newark, CA, USA - a private company founded in 2009 commercializing hybrid photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology for pluggable optical transceivers in data-centers - has launched the new platform LightScale2. The ...
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For first-half 2016, epiwafer foundry and substrate maker IQE plc of Cardiff, Wales, UK has reported revenue of £63m, up 18% on £53.2m in first-half 2015 (above the "at least 15% growth" given in a trading update in late July), ...
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Rubicon Technology Inc of Bensenville, IL, USA (which makes monocrystalline sapphire substrates and products for the LED, semiconductor and optical industries) has announced plans to cease all production activities at its plant in Penang, ...
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Global micromotor output stood at 17.5 billion units in 2015, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%. Thanks to campaigns to modernize the industry and equipment, the output is expected to rise to 18.4 billion units in 2016 and approach 23 billion ...
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey shows Australian job seekers can expect to find the strongest employment opportunities in the Transport & Utilities sector as we head into the final quarter of 2016. Of the 1,500 public and ...
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DP World Australia has agreed to plans with Austrak to further develop Austrak’s intermodal freight hub at Somerton. DP World Australia will operate the new inland freight hub known as Somerton Rail Port, 23 km north of the Port of ...
German company, NETZSCH Pumps & Systems, will be demonstrating its range of new pumps at WEFTEC 2016, including a new progressing cavity pump and a rotary lobe pump. WEFTEC will take place from 24-28 September in New Orleans, Louisiana ...
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Under a new multi-year partnership with MGA Entertainment, the publisher will launch core Num Noms titles in summer 2017. Parragon has been named the master publishing partner for the hit children’s collectables brand Num Noms. ...
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The company revealed that Stretch Armstrong and its major product lines have all performed well. Character Options has announced its latest trading statement, revealing that the board expects to deliver results for the year ended August ...
Stillhouse Spirits has announced an expansion in distribution into nine new markets in the US. Beginning this month, the 100% clear corn American whiskey, in addition to current distribution in California, Indiana, and Ohio, will be newly ...
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A range of plush toys, homeware pieces and baby accessories inspired by A.A. Milne's books have been unveiled. A new line of items inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh, to mark the 90th anniversary of the brand, have been unveiled. October 14th ...
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