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National Accelerator Lab develops x-ray method to detect flaws in 3D printed parts
Published: February 23, 2018
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford, Calif., are using x-ray light to observe and understand how the process of making metal parts using 3D printing can leave flaws in the finished product.
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Thermo Scientific develops automated, robust, compact UV-Vis spectrophotometers
Published: February 06, 2018
Thermo Scientific, Madison, Wis., introduces the Genesys family of automated, robust UV-Visible spectrophotometers, which are accessible, network-ready, and designed to meet expectations for advanced technology in a compact package.
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Leica 2-in-1 microscope saves time when conducting materials analysis
Published: January 24, 2018
Leica Microsystems, Wetzlar, Germany, introduces the new DM6 M LIBS microscope for materials analysis that allows users to analyze the two main characteristics of a material—microstructure and composition—in one work step.
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Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 22.2% in 2017; Samsung becomes No. 1
Published: January 22, 2018
Gartner Inc., Stamford, Conn., reports that worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $419.7 billion in 2017, a 22.2 percent increase from 2016, according to preliminary results.
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Zeiss GeminiSEM 450 field-emission SEM has ultrahigh resolution, advanced analytics
Published: January 22, 2018
Zeiss, Pleasanton, Calif., introduces its new field emission scanning electron microscope, the GeminiSEM 450, which combines ultrahigh resolution imaging with advanced analytics, while maintaining flexibility and ease of use.
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Olympus inverted metallurgical microscope features updated image analysis software
Published: January 22, 2018
Olympus Corp., Waltham, Mass., introduces the GX53 inverted metallurgical microscope with upgraded Olympus Stream image analysis software for improved observation and reporting capabilities.
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Stretchable crystalline silicon springs are also superelastic and semiconducting
Published: January 22, 2018
A team of researchers from three universities reports that amorphous silicon can be grown into superelastic horseshoe-shaped crystalline nanowires that can undergo stretching of more than twice their original length, and still maintain their excellent electric properties.
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Oak Ridge develops shape-memory leathery material coated with silver nanoparticles
Published: January 22, 2018
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tenn., reports that its scientists have developed a method for making a renewable, leathery shape-memory material that is coated with a thin layer of silver nanoparticles to activate electrical conductivity.
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ST Microelectronics to adopt GlobalFoundries 22FDX process for intelligent systems
Published: January 22, 2018
GlobalFoundries, Santa Clara, Calif., and ST Microelectronics, Geneva, announce that ST has selected GF’s 22nm FD-SOI (22FDX) technology platform to support its next-generation of processor solutions for industrial and consumer applications.
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SEMI data projects new highs in fab equipment spending
Published: January 22, 2018
SEMI, Milpitas, Calif., has updated its World Fab Forecast, which reveals that 2017 spending on fab equipment investments will reach an all-time high of $57 billion.
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