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Auto Show Highlights Laminated and Advanced Solar Control Glass Many vehicles on display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) incorporated available laminated glass and/or advanced solar control glass in applications beyond the windshield, according to the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association (EPGAA).

Asia-Pacific PV Markets Grow 165% Asia-Pacific photovoltaic (PV) markets are expected to continue to surge ahead of expectations, installing 2.8 GW in the second quarter of 2011 and a total of 6 GW in fiscal 2011.

GOODFELLOW: New Website A new version of this company’s website has launched to provide visitors with improved ease of use, greater detail of the company’s products and services, and easier access to expanded technical information.

PPG Introduces Glass for Heating-Dominated Climates PPG Industries has introduced SUNGATE® 600 glass, a passive, low-emissivity glass that is designed to help homes retain furnace and solar heat, especially in cold, northern climates.

Corning Fiscal Sales up 19% Sales were $1.9 billion for the fourth quarter, a decline of 9% sequentially, but a 7% increase year over year.

Green Business Report Shows Mixed Results Stiff economic headwinds, clean-tech controversy and a toothless regulatory environment gave sustainable business a sinking feeling during 2011, according to a new report.

KYOCERA SOLAR: High Output Solar Module The new module, reportedly ideal for large-scale installations like solar-covered parking, is now available for U.S. customers.

Solar Surge Drives Record Clean Energy Investment in 2011 Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260 billion in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the 2004 total of $53.6 billion.

Global Thin-Film Market Grows 105% Thin-film technology evolved from the early 2000s, but production remained marginal until 2006, according to a new report.

KYOCERA: Cutting Tools Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.’s Cutting Tool Division recently introduced its new PV7025 PVD-coated cermet grade of indexable cutting tool inserts for the general machining of steel.

DOE Reaches Milestone in Builders Challenge: Completing 10,000 High-Performance Homes The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that more than 10,000 homes have been constructed to meet the energy efficiency specifications of the voluntary Builders Challenge initiative.

Corning Introduces Gorilla Glass 2, Continues Collaboration with Acer Corning Inc. recently introduced Corning Gorilla® Glass 2 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

U.S. Aerospace and MRO Market to Reach $100 Billion by 2016 The U.S. aerospace industry, which was hit by recession in 2009, began showing signs of recovery in 2010 and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 6.9% over the next five years.

Toshiba Supplies Silicon Nitride Bearing Ball Blanks and Engine Components Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC) recently announced it will sell and support the silicon nitride bearing ball blanks and engine components manufactured by Toshiba Materials Co. Ltd.

MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS ELECTROCERAMICS: Sensor A new sensor is reportedly ideal for reliable and precise heat energy and water flow measurement.

HP PC Highlights Use of Glass HP recently revealed the HP ENVY 14 Spectre, a premium consumer Ultrabook PC that commands attention with its use of glass.

Alfred University Professor Selected as Senior Member of SPIE S.K. Sundaram, Inamori professor of materials science in the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering, is one of 166 worldwide researchers selected for senior membership in SPIE, an international society for optics and photonics.

MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS: Biocompatible DLC Coatings A range of Diamonex® diamond-like carbon (DLC) biocompatible coatings is now available that can be used for medical implants, including left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pumps and artificial joints.

Global Market for Active Electronic Components to Reach $230 Billion by 2017 The global market for active electronic components is expected to increase from $144 billion in 2012 to nearly $230 billion by 2017, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.

H.C. Starck Expands Executive Board John van Put will represent the Advanced Metals and Ceramic Powders (AMCP) business unit, and Dmitry Shashkov will act for the Fabricated Products (FPR) business unit.

Report Highlights Portable Battery-Powered Products The global market for portable battery-powered products was valued at nearly $480 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach more than $611 billion by 2016, yielding an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.

AGC and Interpane Announce Alliance Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (AGC) recently announced its European subsidiary, AGC Glass Europe (AGEU), and a German glass manufacturer, Interpane, have signed an agreement in which AGC will take control of 51% of Interpane.

Rare Earths to Grow 10% by 2016 The global market for rare earth oxides was 158.2 thousand metric tons in 2011, and is expected to reach nearly 258 thousand metric tons by 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.

ALFA AESAR: High-Purity Inorganics Catalog “High Purity Inorganics Catalog” lists over 1,200 high-purity inorganic materials, including base metal compounds, rare earth compounds, and ultra-dry materials for air- and moisture-sensitive applications.

NSG Announces Delay to Solar Glass Expansion in Vietnam The NSG Group recently announced that it has decided to delay the construction of the solar energy line previously announced to be built in Vietnam.

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