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September

Solar3D, based in Santa Barbara, California, has achieved the successful fabrication of an initial prototype of its 3D solar cell using commercially available equipment from Panasonic.

Schoeller is introducing new ultra-fine Spirit fabrics with its c_change climate membrane for raincoats.

The market for electronic inks and related substrate materials used in manufacturing printed electronics is expected to grow from a value of US$1.1 billion in 2008 to over $11 billion by 2015, acco

Three symposia held alongside the forthcoming IFAI Expo 2007, which is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 3-5 October, 2007 will focus on emerging technological advances in high-tec

An entirely new application area for nonwoven products could be opened up with the creation of new Smash by Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp.

Lightweight, high-performance Elk polyester cushion materials manufactured by Teijin are being used in the new advanced N700 Series Japanese shinkansen bullet trains.

Nanostructures were measured on another planet for the first time on 9th July when the NASA Phoenix Mars Probe recorded images with nanometre resolution using its onboard Swiss-made atomic force mi

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