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Tiny tech, unknown risks Safety worries bubble up as nanotechnology pushes more companies to revamp products

The News & Observer
July 02, 2008 - ...businesses are having second thoughts about whether to trumpet their use of nanotechnology. Under current laws, manufacturers aren't required to disclose nanotechnology uses. "It's never too late to try and catch up, but with all the new products hitting the market, the government needs to act quickly to inform consumers," Finan said. Failing that, people will judge the future of nanotech with or without the information they need. tim.simmons@newsobserver.com or......
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Zi Corporation Wins Contract With Kyocera Corp.(1)

Marketwire Canada
July 02, 2008 - Zi Corporation's suite of award-winning products offers innovative ways for mobile operators to showcase new services and content to their subscribers, while encouraging users to get the most out of their communication devices. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Zi Corporation, which is subject to change. Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. ...
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Sports venues doing their part to be environmentally friendly

The Orlando Sentinel
July 01, 2008 - We see this growing exponentially."In order to become LEED green certified, your building must meet a minimum set of requirements the USGBC lays out. The field lighting is a perfect example of how being green ends up saving money. Green cleaning products also are used.As for the renovation of the Citrus Bowl, green initiatives will be put into place but they have not been finalized. ...
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Technology Report - Making Next-Generation Displays

Appliance Magazine
July 01, 2008 - The idea of “electronic paper” displays is an emerging concept, but one company has created a manufacturing technology that is bringing this concept to reality. One partner is UK display maker Plastic Logic, which is using the technology to produce active-matrix backplanes on plastic substrates combined with an electronic-paper front-plane material. As more display companies venture into this emerging area, Snodgrass believes the possibilities for industry are endless. ...
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CAD/CAM and Rapid Prototyping - When Speed Is of the Essence

Appliance Magazine
July 01, 2008 - The mold is then assembled, mounted on a standard injection molding press, and the molded parts are shipped to the customer. The company has developed a chemistry platform for its stereolithography materials, with a related manufacturing facility investment. CAID (computer-aided industrial design), CAD, rapid prototyping, and CAM are simply the new tools of the design process. ...
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Industry News & Analysis

Modern Plastics
July 01, 2008 - Also, Industrias Romi, Brazil’s leading manufacturer of machine tools, injection molding machines and blowmolding machinery, announced it would acquire Sandretto, the Italian injection machine manufacturer. Citadel intends to build a global plastics compounding company. New New Mexico facility Custom molder D.A. Inc. (Charleston, IN) added a new facility in Santa Teresa, NM. ...
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Design Focus: Plain sailing with water injection molding

Modern Plastics
July 01, 2008 - If compensation for shrinkage is the primary objective, then gas injection technology may be the best solution. Materials matter Materials are also an issue. One other key consideration is pre-filling with resin. ...
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Area sports venues doing their part to be environmentally friendly

The Orlando Sentinel
June 30, 2008 - Here are some of the ways the Magic arena will achieve green certification when it opens: *Being built in an urban area is a big plus. The field lighting is a perfect example of how being green ends up saving money. Green cleaning products also are used. As for the renovation of the Citrus Bowl, green initiatives will be put into place but they have not been finalized. ...
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Home decor grows greener

The Sun News
June 29, 2008 - ...company, manufactures durable surfaces made of 100 percent recycled glass and high-performance cement that are available in a variety of colors, ranging from soft, earth-toned neutrals to rich, saturated hues. The company creates all of its materials within a day-lit facility, uses soy-based manufacturing lubricants, utilizes a water recycling system to reduce water consumption and has established a companywide recycling and composting program. Manufacturers also are finding new......
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North Texans helping build aviation's future

Fort Worth Star-Telegram
June 29, 2008 - Boeing asked potential suppliers to submit design and manufacturing ideas. The Sonic Cruiser never took off. Another piece of software allows engineers to simulate human interaction with a part or assembly, so that they can see how difficult it would be to install or repair. ...
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