Archive for 2013
Diamond transistor
Scientists Develop World’s Smallest Diamond Transistor April 20, 2009 Scientists at the University of Glasgow have developed the world’s smallest…
Read MoreEuropean diesel-electric hybrids prove efficiency, savings
In mid-2011, Peugeot plans to launch the world’s first production-scale diesel-electric hybrid passenger car. According to a Peugeot press release,…
Read MoreUpdate—A123 looking for lifelines as Fisker Automotive falters
The future of Fisker Automotive’s luxury hybrid vehicle is unclear after DOE suspended its loan guarantee. That affects the fortunes…
Read MoreRare earth smuggling
Smuggling blights rare earths industry (ChinaDaily.com) The smuggling of mineral resources out of China, especially rare earths, continues to increase,…
Read MoreVolvo electric
At the Paris Motor Show last month, Volvo announced that their C30 electric model was ready for delivery. And they’ve…
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Here is what we are hearing: Osram Brilliant Mix LED concept: Universal controller simplifies electronic control ?The Brilliant Mix LED…
Read MoreICACC’13 Photoblog #2 from Daytona Beach
2013 Program Chair Sujanto Widjaja opens the ICACC’13 Plenary Session. Credit: ACerS. The first “business” day of the ICACC’13…
Read MoreAnd the winners are … graphene and brains!
The European Union is backing graphene and brains with the award of two enormous research projects. Credit: DigitalEU; YouTube. Peter…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Lots of interesting research occurring: Researchers create glexible, nanoscale ‘bed of nails’ for possible drug delivery Researchers at North Carolina…
Read MoreICACC’13 Photoblog #1 from Daytona Beach
At the 37th International Conference and Exposition on Applied Ceramics and Composites, Sunday was a big day for arrivals, registration plus…
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