Researchers at the University of Oxford have won 25,000 Euros towards replacing indium tin oxide(ITO)transparent conductors with cheaper zinc-based coatings. "Currently,Indium tin oxide(ITO)is used by over 97%of the transparent ...
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Ryerson University is one of Canada's leading universities focused on applied,career-oriented education.Located in downtown Toronto,Canada,its campus surrounds the busy Yonge-Dundas Square.Under the guidance of Diamond+Schmitt ...
The US Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium(PVMC)–an industry-led partnership between international semiconductor manufacturers'research consortium SEMATECH of Albany,NY,USA and the College of Nanoscale Science and ...
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European Patent Office (EPO) recognizes development of wavefront-corrected eye surgery by Josef Bille at annual ceremony. European Inventor Awards 2012 Josef Bille’s development of the ...
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Greenhouse growing plays a huge role in the production of localized crops, allowing for enhanced yields per acre compared to outdoor farming and reduced trucking needs. These controlled environments have been operating for decades using HPS ...
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UK cities and urban areas are being asked by the government to demonstrate how they could become the city of tomorrow in using technology to integrate infrastructure. The future cities demonstrator project will see 20 local governments ...
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The Corporate IT Forum Education and Skills Commission has condemned the UK Government's decision to scrap the ICT curriculum in schools from this September. Members of the commission,who include large corporations,educators and UK trade ...
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Eco-Laserfact promotes micromachining 11 Jun 2012 Cooperation between research centers and small companies will enhance expertise in North-West Europe. European micromachining expertise The rapid development and wider adoption of ...
Lancaster University is using automation technology to comply with tighter UK Border Authority immigration checks. The system is providing record keeping and information cross-checking for oversees students that register at the ...
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Ray Bradbury, beloved science fiction author, dies The world has lost one of the greatest writer. His legacy will inspire generations of fans. Ray Bradbury, one of the most celebrated among 20th century writers of science fiction and ...
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The German organization for applied research finalizes a strategic collaboration with Scotland’s University of Strathclyde. £89M Technology and Innovation Centre As first reported by optics.org last November, Glasgow ...
The French government is supporting the creation of a semiconductor research centre in Grenoble. The Grenoble-based Institute of Technological Research(IRT)will be the centre for the NanoElec Programme,a collaboration between ...
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National Instruments is collaborating with TU-Dresden on a project to investigate technologies for 5G wireless systems. This is early research in the Dresden-based university in to 5G wireless systems which will eventually follow 4G ...
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Establishing a commitment to the education and enrichment of science students on Long Island, New York, WAC Lighting President Shelley Wald has announced that the company will sponsor The Research Association’s Annual Invitational ...
ARA LED reflector system for outdoor luminaires from Sentry Electric Date Announced: 28 Mar 2011 Freeport, NY – Sentry Electric, one of North Americ's oldest and most knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor lighting luminaires, ...
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