Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. But the researchers didn't ...
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Electricity supply is not same everywhere, worldwide. Sudden or frequent power disruption can actually harm our computer systems & other gadgets that are commonly found at home, educational institutes, shops, malls, public transport, ...
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, part of Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT) opened a lighting lab in Chandler, AZ, to measure light-emitting diode (LED) properties for various applications. Avnet LightLab’s 900sq.ft. facility is equipped ...
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Fitch Ratings forecasts that copper consumption will grow about 4% annually through 2014, based on a soft landing in China and a slow recovery in developed nations. European copper consumption is expected to remain depressed through this ...
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Supply chain disruptions from Japan’s crisis have hit the earnings of Chinese injection molder and metals processor EVA Precision Industrial Holdings Ltd., although the company said it believes that the worst is behind it. Net profit ...