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Survey: Supply chain risk increasing; companies unprepared
Supply chain risk has increased sharply in the past five years, but supply chain management isn't keeping pace, according to a survey of global executives by the McKinsey Quarterly.
Wanted: The best and brightest minds to lead the cleantech revolution
Looking to be part of the technology of the future? Abu Dhabi may be the place for you.
U.S. lab claims solar conversion efficiency record
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have claimed a world record in solar cell efficiency with a photovoltaic device that converts 40.8 percent of the light that hits it into electricity. This is the highest efficiency of any photovoltaic device to date, NREL said in a statement.
Project to use wireless sensor network to study seabed erosion
Wireless Fibre Systems Ltd. is leading a consortium to develop an underwater sensor network that can monitor the impact of climate change on coastal erosion.
ASTM forms technical committee on sustainability
ASTM International has formed a technical committee to promote and integrate sustainable development across multiple industry sectors. First meeting is scheduled for October 2008.
Fairchild Semiconductor creates global "green" design team
Fairchild Semiconductor creates global energy and environmental design team to expand focus on energy efficiency at its major manufacturing sites.
On-demand parts/inventory management service targets design engineers
Aligni has claimed the industry's first on-demand, web-based parts, components, and inventory management service created specifically for design engineers.
Spanish energy specialist sees renewable opportunity in U.K.
Zigor Corporation SA., a Spanish producer of energy conversion systems, electronic power devices and renewable energy solutions, has opened a U.K. headquarters and distribution center in Nobottle, Northampton.
German solar maker finds CEE profitable
German solar company Aleo Solar increased profits 90% in the first half of 2008 after expanding module sales into the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Redback SmartEdge routers deliver "green" advantage, says study
Multi-service routers from Redback Networks offer significant "green" advantages over the competition, using only 50% of the energy and delivering up to three times the environmental benefits in reduced carbon emissions, according to new research from Green for Good.
XLoom leverages Altera FPGA development kit for energy, cost savings
Altera Corp. has announced XLoom Communications is leveraging its Stratix II GX FPGA signal integrity development kit to provide a unique BER testing environment that reduces costs and lab space while providing an energy savings.
Freescale, ElectroJet partner on clean-emissions technology at Olympics
Freescale Semiconductor is providing microcontroller (MCU) technology for ElectroJet Inc.'s fuel injection system, designed to reduce harmful emissions by 65 percent and increase fuel economy by 12 percent in motorcycle applications.
Schott AG to boost solar investments
Glass maker Schott AG plans to double its investments into its R&D and manufacturing facility based in Alzenau, Germany.
Intel Core i7 CPUs sport energy saving feature
Intel Corp. will describe a new technique to drive energy efficiency in its upcoming Nehalem 45nm desktop processors which it will dub the Core i7 family at the Intel Developer Forum Aug. 19.
World's biggest solar farm planned in India, report says
The world's largest solar power project is reportedly being planned for the state of Gujarat in western India.
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