Octoberfest in Germany. Credit: senator86; Wikepedia, Creative Commons license It’s September, which means Octoberfest season is almost here. Ever wonder what really makes those delicious brews? I just came across…
Read MoreTransphorm, one of the companies that will be receiving ARPA-E and private investment funding, uses gallium nitride transistors to tackle the current level of power conversion losses (10%). Credit: Energy…
Read MoreHere’s what we are hearing: PPG to form fiber glass joint venture with Harsha in India PPG Industries announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Harsha Exito…
Read MoreThe new Timken Engineered Surfaces Laboratory will be housed in the University of Akron’s new engineering research building. Credit: University of Akron. Back in July, the top story in national…
Read MoreBack in July, I wrote about how ACerS had just launched its revamped ceramicSOURCE online directory of all things ceramic (e.g., manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, labs, schools, consultancies, etc.). When the…
Read MoreICG President-Elect addresses attendees at the annual meeting in Shenzhen. Credit: ICG. I am a little behind in my reading, but earlier this year International Commission on Glass held its…
Read MoreCredit: “Materials Genome Initiative for Global Competitiveness.” In a timely addition to the agenda, the organizers of the upcoming Materials Science & Technology 2011 conference have announced that the new…
Read MoreCheck ’em out: Powerful DOE-developed X-ray technology helps develop promising new drug treatment for melanoma UK study shows radical response to volatile material prices Ford, Toyota announce telematics, hybrid collaboration…
Read MoreLarge-format lithium-ion battery displayed at 2010 Paris Motor Show. Credit: Dow Kokam. Coincidentally, there is another news item out of Oak Ridge National Lab, this one regarding a new $5.5…
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