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Arianespace is Fueled For Launch
May 17, 2013
The first Arianespace Soyuz mission for O3b Networks has moved into its next phase of preparations at the Spaceport, as fueling is now underway with the global satellite services provider's spacecraft that will provide connectivity for emerging markets worldwide.
Nanotechnology Used to Convert Eggshells into Hydroxyapatite
May 17, 2013
Nano Labs Corp. has developed a new nanotechnology to convert eggshells into hydroxyapatite, a material employed for endodontics, restorative dentistry, and other applications in orthopedics and prosthesis.
New Uses for Tiny Carbon Nanotubes
May 16, 2013
Adding ionic liquid to nanotube films could build smaller gadgets, and create more cost-effective "Smart Windows" that darken in bright sun.
Hospira Issues Nationwide Recall
May 16, 2013
Apotex Corp., on behalf of the manufacturer Hospira Inc., is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of 21 lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection.
NASA Completes First Part of Webb Telescope's 'Eye Surgery' Operation
May 16, 2013
Engineers in the cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center are working to implant part of the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Friction in the Nano-World
May 15, 2013
Scientists from the Technische Universitaet Muenchen have discovered a previously unknown type of friction that sheds new light on some previously unexplainable phenomena.
ILC Dover Receives Cleanroom Certification
May 15, 2013
ILC Dover, the designer and manufacturer of NASA's space suits and a wide range of engineered film and fabric products, has received certification for its ISO Class 7 cleanroom.
Graphene Joins Race to Redefine the Ampere
May 14, 2013
A joint innovation by the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Cambridge could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics.
Chip Companies Give CNSE $8.3M for Research
May 14, 2013
An $8.3 million public/private grant that the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is getting for its role in what is known as the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative will likely mean an additional $50 million in spending at the school by computer-chip manufacturing suppliers.
Teledyne Acquires Semiconductor Company
May 13, 2013
Teledyne DALSA B.V., has acquired Axiom IC B.V., a fabless semiconductor company that develops CMOS mixed-signal integrated circuits.
Bischof + Klein Adds Production Cells to Cleanroom
May 13, 2013
Bischof + Klein, a packaging and film specialist based in Germany, has added production cells to its Class 5 cleanroom. The company offers flexible packaging solutions for medical products and pharmaceuticals in this purity class.
Plainfield Precision Completes ISO Class 7 and 8 Cleanroom
May 13, 2013
Plainfield Precision, operating in the Dominican Republic as Pixley Richards LTD, has completed its first ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanroom.
Curiosity Rover Team Selects Second Mars Drilling Target
May 10, 2013
The team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has selected a second target rock for drilling and sampling.
President Obama Visits Semiconductor Provider
May 10, 2013
"If that's how you define a cleanroom, then Sasha and Malia are going to have to step up their game at home. Because it is not that clean," said the president.
Allergy Testing Facility to Expand
May 10, 2013
Biogenics Research Chamber, an allergy testing facility in San Antonio, Texas, has broken ground on an extension. The facility will house testing chambers which will utilize cleanroom technology.
SRC, NIST Introduce Second Phase of Nanoelectronics Research Initiative
May 09, 2013
Semiconductor Research Corp. and the National Institute of Standards and Technology announce the second phase of the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative.
Microrite Expands Offerings in Pharma, Biotech Markets
May 09, 2013
Pharmaceutical and biotech consulting firm Microrite Inc. has expanded its consultancy portfolio by adding new consultants in the wastewater, pharmacy, and food industries.
Bayer MaterialScience Brings Nano Projects to a Close
May 09, 2013
Bayer MaterialScience announces that it will bring its work on carbon nanotubes to a close.
Penn Research Advances Nanotech Gene Sequencing Technique
May 08, 2013
A team led by University of Pennsylvania physicists has used solid-state nanopores to differentiate single-stranded DNA molecules containing sequences of a single repeating base.
Cereplast Relocates to Indiana
May 08, 2013
Cereplast Inc., a manufacturer of biobased, compostable, and sustainable bioplastics used in injection molding, is relocating its headquarters to Indiana, which is estimated to save the company at least $600k per year.
Intel Cleanroom Worker Sues Over "Kick Me" Sign
May 08, 2013
A federal lawsuit alleges that an Intel employee was repeatedly pranked by his coworkers, including them hiding his cleanroom suit and taping a "Kick Me" sign to his back.
Nanowire Structure May Increase Semiconductor Applications
May 07, 2013
University of Cincinnati research describes the discovery of a new structure that is a fundamental game changer in the physics of semiconductor nanowires.
Materion Breaks Ground on Class 1,000 Cleanroom
May 07, 2013
Materion Barr Precision Optics & Thin Film Coatings has begun construction on its Class 1,000 cleanroom outfitted with infrared coating chambers and 3D patterning equipment. The work cell will enhance Materion's capability to manufacture low-defect coatings in high volume for the infrared wafer level, defense, and consumer electronics markets.
NXP Acquires Code Red Technologies
May 07, 2013
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has acquired Code Red Technologies, an embedded software development tools provider, as a strategic addition to its microcontroller business line.
Positron and Biologics Modular Enter into Co-Marketing Agreement
May 06, 2013
Positron Corp. has entered into a co-marketing agreement with Biologics Modular, a company that designs and manufacturs modular facilities that serve as self-contained biorepositories, biomanufacturing suites, and research suites. PosiRx provides its users the ability to create patient-specific unit doses in an ISO Class 5 environment.