China has set out on a significant transformation process from being "the workbench of the world" to becoming a modern society underpinned by a progressive economy. No wonder the term "innovation" is echoing from government institutions and ...
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China's latest five-year plan promises to shift the economy from its dependence on exports toward domestic consumption as an engine of growth. The key to achieving this will be for the nation to enhance the ability of its economy to ...
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Food microbiology laboratories can now confidently test to a recognized standard for Salmonella species with the Thermo Scientific SureTect Salmonella Species Assay, which has been granted an NF validation certificate by AFNOR Certification ...
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Since the end of 2013, GEOMET 321 has been used by SIEMENS WIND POWER A/S on fasteners of wind turbine blades. For this application, SIEMENS WIND POWER A/S requires that the coating must be able to exist in a C5-H environment (according to ...
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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has signed a long-term agreement with Ryder System for the purchase and supply of complete compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for trucks. With the agreement, Ryder will purchase ...
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Flame Control Coatings has announced the launch of Flame Control 60-60A Thermal Barrier coating for Spray Polyurethane Foam. This water-based thin film intumescent coating will provide a 15-minute thermal barrier over Spray Polyurethane ...
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The US will set up its first strategic gasoline reserve, creating 1 million barrels of storage in the Northeast to protect against storms like Hurricane Sandy, which wreaked havoc on fuel supplies in the region, officials said Friday. But ...
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Blood glucose test strips sold in these packages have been declared misbranded by FDA and should not be used. (Courtesy FDA) FDA has announced the recommendation that use of Shasta Technologies' GenStrip Glucose Test Strips be ...
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American regional brewery Founders Brewing is set to introduce a new Imperial India Pale Lager (IPL) known as Dissenter to its range of Backstage Series beers. Priced at $11.99, the new IPL brewed with a wide variety of tropical, ...
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People are forever complaining about how the digital world has robbed them of something or other. Peace. Anonymity. Freedom itself. I just see possibilities. So I've been keen to follow a new kind of connection made possible by the ...
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For its fiscal fourth-quarter 2014 (ended 29 March), RF Micro Devices Inc of Greensboro, NC, USA has reported revenue of $256m, down 11.3% on $288.5m last quarter and 8.8% on $280.6m a year ago. Fiscal Q4/2013 Q1/2014 Q2/2014 Q3/2014 ...
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As handy apps continue their inexorable rise, they are increasingly found in industrial applications as well. As early as 2012, HERMA notched up an industry first with an app that allowed labellers to be set up from a smartphone or tablet. ...
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Agilent Technologies Inc of Santa Clara, CA, USA has acquired electrothermal analysis technology from Gradient Design Automation Inc of Palo Alto, CA, which provides HeatWave electrothermal analysis software (used to identify hazards and ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics, Electrothermal Analysis Technology
International chain of convenience stores 7-Eleven has added new kolaches, a savory breakfast offering, to its fresh foods menu. Available at 450 7-Eleven stores in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio areas, the new ...
The price of platinum is forecast to average $1,457/oz in 2014, 2% down from the 2013 average of $1,487/oz, as strike action has failed to give the metal any meaningful lift so far, metals consultancy GFMS said Friday in a report. "The ...
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