Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the USA has developed nitride semiconductor solar cells with high quantum efficiency for short wavelengths (370-450nm) and concentrated photovoltaics at temperatures up to 400°C [Liang Zhao et al, ...
Tags: PV Performance, Electrical
Researchers in Germany have developed gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) on silicon carbide (SiC) layers on silicon wafers [Wael Jatal et al, IEEE Electron Device Letters, published online 11 December 2014]. ...
Tags: Cubic Silicon Carbide, Electrical
LG is throwing all of its TV-themed eggs into one OLED-loving basket, with the company predicted sales of the stunning TV tech will rocket in the coming years. Having unveiled its latest line of home entertainment products at CES 2015 ...
Tags: LG, TV, Consumer Electronics
Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd is planning to increase investments in emerging markets like Venezuela, as the heavy machinery maker seeks ways to sustain growth amid tough market conditions at home. The company said on Thursday that its auto ...
Tags: Heavy Industry, Emerging Markets
The Radiation Curing Program (RCP) has announced the addition of a new short course to its suite of online courses, “Basics of UV Curable 3D Printing.” This course provides an overview of the chemistry and technology behind the ...
Tags: 3D Printing, UV Curable Printing
The Ugg brand, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the debut of its Winter 2015 "This Is Ugg." brand marketing campaign starring supermodel Chrissy Teigen and DJ Jack Guinness. For the latest iteration of "This Is Ugg." a campaign ...
Tags: weatherproof, waterproof and water-resistant technologies
Mrs. Fields Confections, a subsidiary of Famous Brands International, has acquired Maxfield Candy Company for an undisclosed amount. The transaction includes the acquisition of Maxfield Candy's brands Maxfield Candy and Nutty Guys. This ...
Thailand headquartered and producer of petrochemicals and fibres, Indorama Ventures has signed two joint venture deals in Mexico, both in which it will have a 51 per cent holding. The first is Indorama Ventures EcoMex, S. de R. L de C.V ...
Tags: petrochemicals, fibres, Textile
Balavigna Weaving Mills, an India-based manufacturer and exporter of woven fabrics comprising organic cotton and blended materials, is going to showcase its latest products at the upcoming Heimtextil trade fair in Germany. Heimtextil ...
Tags: organic cotton, blended materials, Textile
Netherlands based producer of textile printers, SPGPrints said it offered its key customers a sneak preview of its new single-pass digital textile printer, scheduled for launch at ITMA 2015 in Milan. Over a two-week period visitors from ...
Tags: Digital Textile Printer, print-bar technology, Textile
The Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 are now available in a version with an extra-low roof, designed specifically for mining operations with high demands on productivity, and for applications with a crane operating above the cab roof. "Certain ...
Tags: Low Sleeper Cab, Volvo
DFS reports "continued strong momentum" in its latest financial report, covering the 13 weeks ending 1st November 2014. The quarter saw continued momentum in sales and EBITDA for DFS, with group gross sales up 15.3% to £197m (2013 ...
Tags: selling space, Furniture
Named after one of the brightest constellations in the sky, Suhail and its light is believed to have inspired the 10th Century Arabic mathematician, astronomer and physicist Ibn al-Haitham, whose best known work is the Book of Optics (Kitab ...
Tags: scientific method, Auto
Google is reportedly working on a new version of Android OS which can be integrated into cars, which will allow drivers to use internet without having to plug into a mobile device. The search giant has not disclosed the details or the ...
Tags: operating system, Auto
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that MaiTai Global Inc. will hold the semi-finals of the Extreme Tech Challenge at the 2015 International CES. The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) brings together targeted ...
Tags: 2015 CES, high-energy entrepreneurs, Consumer Electronics