The science of solar lighting is called photovoltaic and was derived primarily from the United States space program and satellite technology. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are primarily made of semiconductors and silicon cells. Simply put, when ...
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The science of solar lighting is called photovoltaic and was derived primarily from the United States space program and satellite technology. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are primarily made of semiconductors and silicon cells. Simply put, when ...
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The lumber sector has just entered into a period of seasonal strength. How can investors participate in the sector with exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Seasonal influences for lumber are positive from the middle of October to the middle of ...
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Texture is quickly becoming the new "color. " By that I mean color has always been the main driver for people looking for a hardwood floor, but over the last few years, texture has been overtaking color as the new driver. The reason behind ...
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Tightness in raw material supplies has sent North American prices for PET bottle resin up by an average of 4 cent per pound since Sept. 1. Paraxylene feedstock, in particular, has been in tight supply, according to buyers contacted recently ...
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Action Bearing, providers of bearings and related products to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout New England, has been contracted to provide bearings for the rebuilding of ...
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America most fundamental industry, metal casting, continues to play a critical role in the success of U. S. Manufacturing through the production of high quality castings and support of key industry sectors. In fact, castings are used in 90% ...
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In the 21st century, health and environmental protection has become a new theme of human life faucets. Stainless steel is an internationally recognized material can be implanted in the body's health, and therefore as the main material of ...
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American and European plastics firms are stepping up their investments in medical manufacturing in China, as that country undertakes a major expansion of its health-care system. The investments are driven both by global medical-device ...
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While the market is still booming in China, the country’s top machine makers are looking to expand outside their borders. And they’re interested in more than just exports. In countries like Brazil, India and Russia, Chinese ...
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With the advance of green buildings and a broader shift toward more energy efficient construction, a handful of emerging technologies–including dynamic smart windows and advanced insulation–will build from a negligible ...
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Bridgelux will cut about one-fifth of its workforce in Livermore, a move brought about by its decision to shift to cheaper ways to produce light-emitting diodes, or LEDs. Livermore-based Bridgelux is cutting 53 out of 250 jobs at its ...
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Canadian companies were on a buying spree in the spring despite financial turmoil in Europe and the U. S., according to a report released Wednesday. There were 836 merger and acquisitions announced, worth about $57 billion (U. S. ) from ...
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Oil prices hovered above $89 a barrel Thursday in Asia after a report showed a bigger than expected drop in U. S. Crude supplies, suggesting demand could be improving. Benchmark oil for October delivery was down 1 cent to $89.33 at midday ...
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Despite the current economic crisis that plunges the construction business ever downward, the "green building" trend is taking off. Even when new construction projects are in a decline, there is increasing interest in green building methods ...
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