Researchers from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, developed a method for creating “nanovolcanoes” by shining various colors of light through a nanoscale “crystal ball” made of a synthetic polymer. These nanovolcanoes can store precise amounts of other materials and hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies. The nanovolcanoes are created by placing spherical, transparent polymer nanoparticles directly onto the flat surface of a thin film.
Innegra Technologies, Greenville, S.C., will launch its new Innegra H product line-a series of hybrid yarns for use in composite applications-at the upcoming JEC Americas Composite Show and Conference Show in Boston.
Metallurgical High Vacuum, Fennville, Mich., displays its Survivor pumps in Booth #1639 at the ASM Heat Treating Expo. They incorporate multiple oil filters that extend the life of the pump by removing particles and acid that are harmful. This design extends pump life and increases the return on investment significantly. They use a proven oil-sealed rotary piston design for excellent reliability even in demanding operating conditions.
Innovnano, Lisbon, Portugal, has invested in a high-tech, brand new facility for production of its nanostructured powders, including 3 and 4 mol % yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The new site is based in a dedicated technology park in Coimbra, Portugal, and has been designed to allow high capacity expansion and industrial-scale nanotechnology, enabling the production of up to 1000 metric tons per annum.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Japan, is now mass-producing 4-gigabit (Gb) advanced DDR4 memory, for enterprise servers in next-generation data centers. Early market availability of the devices, which use 20 nm-class process technology, will facilitate demand for 16- and 32-gigabyte memory modules. This compares to conventional DRAM of which 8 gigabyte modules using a 30nm-class process technology are still commonplace.
