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II-VI Incorporated Introduces Silicon Carbide Ceramic Materials with Record Thermal Conductivity of 255 W/(m-K) for Power Electronics Modules

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

The growing interest in clean energy is accelerating the electrification of the global energy and transport infrastructure and driving the demand for power electronics that can achieve greater efficiency and reliability.

Key Points: 
  • The growing interest in clean energy is accelerating the electrification of the global energy and transport infrastructure and driving the demand for power electronics that can achieve greater efficiency and reliability.
  • II-VIs new ceramic is based on a proprietary composition that achieves a market-leading thermal conductivity of 255 W/(m-K) at 25C, enabling power modules to dissipate heat efficiently, thus optimizing their performance and reliability.
  • Just as important, this breakthrough performance was achieved while maintaining other required characteristics of the materials, such as very high stiffness, lightweight, and a coefficient of thermal expansion that is extremely well matched to power electronics device substrates based on silicon or silicon carbide, ensuring excellent thermal contact.
  • The combined light weight and strength of II-VIs materials enable reliable performance in structural, optical, and thermal applications.

Meller Custom Sapphire Lenses, Windows & Domes are Ideal for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Meller Sapphire Optics for seawater applications feature Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond and can withstand fast moving particles, sand, and deep water pressure to 10,000 psi, depending upon application.

Key Points: 
  • Meller Sapphire Optics for seawater applications feature Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond and can withstand fast moving particles, sand, and deep water pressure to 10,000 psi, depending upon application.
  • Suitable for use in autonomous underwater vehicles, probes, and sensors, their smooth flat surfaces help to prevent algae growth.
  • Custom manufactured to OEM specifications, Meller Sapphire Optics for seawater applications can be supplied as lenses, windows, and domes in sizes from 0.25" to 10" O.D.
  • Meller Sapphire Optics for seawater applications are priced according to configuration, size, and quantity.

Global $6.73 Billion Titanium Nitride Coating Markets Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2020 & 2025 - Opportunities in the Rapid Growth of Titanium Nitride Coating in Microelectronics Industry

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Asia-Pacific dominated the global titanium nitride coating market with a share of 26.31% in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Asia-Pacific dominated the global titanium nitride coating market with a share of 26.31% in 2020.
  • Asia-Pacific, including major countries such as Japan, South Korea, and India, is the most prominent region for the titanium nitride coating market industry.
  • The Global Titanium Nitride Coating Market research provides detailed market information for segmentation on the basis of types, applications, and regions.
  • Which titanium nitride coating market type segment is estimated to witness the maximum demand growth in the global titanium nitride coating market during 2019-2025?

Global Ceramic Armor Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The "Ceramic Armor Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Material Type (Alumina, Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide, Ceramic Matrix Composite and Others); and Application (Body Armor, Aircraft Armor, Marine Armor, Vehicle Armor and Others)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ceramic Armor Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Material Type (Alumina, Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide, Ceramic Matrix Composite and Others); and Application (Body Armor, Aircraft Armor, Marine Armor, Vehicle Armor and Others)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Ceramic armors are widely utilized in body armor, aircraft armor, marine armor, vehicle armor, and so on.
  • The increasing spending by various countries on the security of their military forces has been another factor contributing to the expansion of the ceramic armor market across the world.
  • The global market collapse due to shutting down of factories, obstacles in supply chain, and downturn in world economy is also affecting the growth of the ceramic armor market.

Hublot Launches New Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of through-tinted sapphires.

Key Points: 
  • With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of through-tinted sapphires.
  • Over the years, the brand (which has its own Metallurgy & Materials laboratory) has already released numerous very illustrious watches where the sapphire cases and dials, available in novel colours, act as transparent settings for sophisticated mechanics such as the Big Bang Unico Sapphire (transparent), All Black Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire and Blue Sapphire, and the recent Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire.
  • Today, Hublot continues to innovate with this extraordinary material by reinterpreting the Big Bang Sapphire Tourbillon in an entirely new orange shade a world first for a through-tinted sapphire achieved thanks to the incorporation of titanium and chromium in a skilful manufacturing process.
  • The manufacture calibre on the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire is equipped for the first time with three sapphire bridges a barrel bridge, an automatic bridge and a tourbillon barrette.

Hublot Launches New Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 26, 2021

With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of through-tinted sapphires.

Key Points: 
  • With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of through-tinted sapphires.
  • Over the years, the brand (which has its own Metallurgy & Materials laboratory) has already released numerous very illustrious watches where the sapphire cases and dials, available in novel colours, act as transparent settings for sophisticated mechanics such as the Big Bang Unico Sapphire (transparent), All Black Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire and Blue Sapphire, and the recent Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire.
  • Today, Hublot continues to innovate with this extraordinary material by reinterpreting the Big Bang Sapphire Tourbillon in an entirely new orange shade a world first for a through-tinted sapphire achieved thanks to the incorporation of titanium and chromium in a skilful manufacturing process.
  • The manufacture calibre on the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire is equipped for the first time with three sapphire bridges a barrel bridge, an automatic bridge and a tourbillon barrette.

ThermVac to Expand Ceramic CVD Equipment Presence in China

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

In 2011, ThermVac took its first step in the world of ceramic CVD equipment by performing the localization development project of SiC CVD pilot equipment in the Korean government's technology development support project.

Key Points: 
  • In 2011, ThermVac took its first step in the world of ceramic CVD equipment by performing the localization development project of SiC CVD pilot equipment in the Korean government's technology development support project.
  • During the two-year project period, ThermVac successfully carried out the development project while faithfully securing the elemental technology of the CVD equipment.
  • Based on its performance in Korea, ThermVac entered the Chinese market, exporting a large SiC CVD equipment with a work zone of 1200*1800H mm to Company A in Jiangsu Province in 2017 and then delivered TaC CVD equipment to Company T in Xuzhou Province this time.
  • ThermVac is accumulating ceramic CVD process technology of its own through the in-house 2400C pilot CVD equipment while focusing on the larger market such as China or Japan beyond the small domestic market and plans to expand the supply of CVD equipment by competing with western CVD furnace brands in earnest.

ZEN Graphene Solutions Provides Update on Graphene-Based Coating and Filtration Flow Rates

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Hence, no certification is required other than an understanding of the impact of a coating on air flow and pressure drop.

Key Points: 
  • Hence, no certification is required other than an understanding of the impact of a coating on air flow and pressure drop.
  • Since ZEN's coating has shown no effects on these parameters, the company will now immediately move to commercialize its coating in the HVAC industry.
  • About ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd.
    ZEN is a graphene technology solutions company with a focus on the development of graphene-based nanomaterial products and applications.
  • To find out more about ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd., please visit our website at www.ZENGraphene.com .

Growth Opportunities In Graphitic Carbon Nitride, Graphene-Based Nanocoatings, Quantum Dots and Nanocatalysts, 2020 Market Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The "Growth Opportunities In Graphitic Carbon Nitride, Graphene-Based Nanocoatings, Quantum Dots and Nanocatalysts " report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Growth Opportunities In Graphitic Carbon Nitride, Graphene-Based Nanocoatings, Quantum Dots and Nanocatalysts " report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine presents developments in graphitic carbon nitride, graphene-based nanocoatings, quantum dots, and nanocatalysts.
  • The Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on nanotechnology-related innovations and their impact across various industries.
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
    Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati, India
    King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia

SINTX Technologies Looks Ahead to 2021 Opportunities and Beyond

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

During 2020, SINTX developed and tested antiviral materials, and plans with O2TODAY to release its first consumer mask in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • During 2020, SINTX developed and tested antiviral materials, and plans with O2TODAY to release its first consumer mask in 2021.
  • SINTX looks forward to 2021, and the new developments, customers, and partnerships it anticipates announcing.
  • SINTX Technologies is an OEM ceramics company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for medical and non-medical applications.
  • The core strength of SINTX Technologies is the manufacturing, research, and development of silicon nitride ceramics for external partners.