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CI CyberNews, Vol. 10 No. 15 |
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 FocusOn: Large Sapphire Optics for Mechanical Applications
Crystal Systems now offers 15" diameter sapphire plates in both optical and mechanical qualities. Sapphire has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, operating temperature above 2000° C and measures 9 on the Mohs scale. These characteristics combine to make sapphire the perfect choice for harsh environments where material failure is unacceptable. Applications include: semiconductor equipment components, wafer-carriers, wear-plates, and sputtering-targets. Our sapphire is offered in custom sizes and shapes, please call one of our Sales Engineers to learn how our world famous sapphire can fit into your needs.
For more information: www.crystalsystems.com, phone (978) 745-0088, or email sales@crystalsystems.com.
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ALCOA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2009 RESULTS
Alcoa recently reported a 27% sequential drop in revenue resulting in a loss of $480 million for the first quarter, reflecting the impact of the economic downturn.
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DS SOLIDWORKS UNVEILS ENGINEERING STIMULUS PACKAGE
DS SolidWorks recently activated a program to give displaced designers and engineers a chance to learn new career skills in 3-D computer-aided design.
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GE ENERGY, INVENERGY DEVELOP ARRA-FUNDED WIND PROJECT
One of the first wind energy projects expected to benefit from the stimulus plan is being developed by Invenergy Wind in LaSalle County, Ill.
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GUARDIAN ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Guardian Industries senior management team met recently to implement the provisions of the transition plan set up by Guardian owner William (Bill) Davidson.
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MORGAN CRUCIBLE'S NP AEROSPACE ANNOUNCES JOINT VENTURE
NP Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Co. plc, and Force Protection, Inc. recently announced the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture.
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NETZSCH-CONDUX TO PRESENT DRY GRINDING SYSTEM AT ACHEMA
NETZSCH-CONDUX Mahltechnik GmbH will present a development in the field of dry grinding at the 2009 ACHEMA 2009 exhibition, to be held May 11-15.
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NSG OFFERS RESTRUCTURING UPDATE
The NSG Group recently issued an update on its restructuring program progress and current trading conditions in its global markets.
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RIO TINTO TO SLOW EXPANSION, CURTAIL BAUXITE PRODUCTION
Rio Tinto Alcan recently announced that it will slow the construction of the Yarwun alumina refinery expansion in Gladstone and curtail annual bauxite production at its Weipa mine to 15 million metric tons.
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UNION PROCESS OFFERS MILL CONVERSION
Union Process recently announced that it has produced a special version of its 1-S laboratory mill that allows it to convert from a batch mill to a circulation mill.
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The SSiC Slide
Extreme demands are placed on sliding bearing materials that are used in high-performance applications. Process fluid-lubricated bearings, such as those found in high-speed chemical pumps, must employ ceramic materials with a low-wear property profile for pumping corrosive or abrasive liquids. Sintered silicon carbide (SSiC) is a ceramic that helps solve a wide range of sliding bearing material demands. Read more about
Optimizing a Sliding Surface in this article from our April issue. |
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Survey Says!
Last week, the CyberPoll asked about job furloughs. Of the total respondents, just 20% have not been affected, while the majority (56%) knew someone whose job had been furloughed. Others were directly affected; 4% had been furloughed themselves, while 16% had been furloughed and also knew others who had been. Our second question wondered which area of manufacturing would recover first. Consumer goods/retail and roads/highways/infrastructure were tied with first place at 40% each. Building/construction and general assembly/manufacturing each earned 8% of votes, while automotive came in last with 4%. This week's CyberPoll takes a look at renewable energy use. (The poll is
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Insaco is a precision machining company that provides finished pieces to customers' specifications from ultra hard materials, including oxide ceramics, nitrides, carbides and quartz, and especially industrial sapphire. NEW capability allows the company to machine within a 102” x 31” x 70” envelope and still hold tight tolerances. Visit www.insaco.com. |
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