Cheng Loong Binh Duong Paper Company has selected Finnish firm Valmet to supply key process technology for the new BM 1 containerboard machine in Vietnam. The new machine is scheduled to be installed at the company's Ben Cat mill in Binh ...
Estonia-based Printcenter Eesti has purchased a five-colour KBA Rapida 164 press, as part of its effort to expand its manufacturing operations. In order to enter the large-format sheetfed offset market, Printcenter Eesti has bought a ...
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Munich-based Solar Frontier Europe, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Solar Frontier – the largest manufacturer of CIS (copper indium selenium) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules – says that its CIS modules have been selected ...
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Researchers in China have achieved continuous wave (cw) lasing at room temperature for indium gallium nitride (InGaN) laser diodes (LDs) grown directly on silicon (Si) [Yi Sun et al, Nature Photonics, 10, p595, 2016]. The team from Suzhou ...
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Researchers in Russia have developed an indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) quantum well laser diode on (001) germanium-on-silicon 'virtual substrate' without offcut angle [V. Ya. Aleshkin et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., vol109, p061111, 2016]. ...
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Ned Wehler, the president and CEO of American Water Works Co Inc subsidiary Keystone Clearwater Solutions, will retire with effect from 1 December 2016. Wehler will be replaced by Keystone’s current president and chief operating ...
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The Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has teamed up with Italian design brand Alessi to create a colourful and quirky collection of tableware and kitchen products. The ‘Alessi Circus’ collection consists of 29 products including ...
As part of the Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) program of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU) have developed the new electron-enhanced atomic layer deposition ...
The global radio frequency (RF) IC market will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 12% from 2016 to 2020, forecasts a report by Technavio. Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to be the main demand-generating region and ...
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched its new mid-size van, the Vito, at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. This marks another important stage of Mercedes-Benz Vans expanding its business in China, the world's largest automobile market. In March ...
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The supermarket is now set to open more Argos digital concessions in its stores. Sainsbury's has successfully completed its £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group. The supermarket is now set to open more Argos digital ...
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Worries over Brexit are keeping many awake at night, according to new research from Sealy UK. The study, which questioned 1000 people from across the country, was commissioned following Brexit, and reveals that 21% have since experienced ...
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Collins and Hayes has completed the installation of a new brand gallery at Christopher Pratts in Leeds, ready for a promotional event taking place at the store next month. The gallery features 12 models in all, featuring 10 fresh designs ...
Bed manufacturer Silentnight has scooped the Platinum award for Best Safety Product in the Lovedbyparents Awards 2016. After months of rigorous testing and thousands of public votes cast, the brand took the top accolade for its Safe Nights ...
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Buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has announced its annual award winners, which were presented at the group's September furniture and furnishing accessories show. In addition to the bed and bedroom cabinet supplier awards ...
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