Lead-free glass pastes can offer multiple bonding advantages in MEMS wafer level packaging.
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Asahi Glass to Restructure North American Flat Glass Business, Reduce Production by 40%Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. recently announced that it will stop operations on three float glass production lines and
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The Phoenix Award was recently presented to John Gallo of Gallo Glass Co.
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SCHOTT North America, Inc. recently announced the availability of new lead- and arsenic-free glass types for use in optical systems for digital cameras, camcorders and projection units.
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Although most people may be unfamiliar with the Kopp Glass name, they are likely familiar with Kopp Glass products. From a humble beginning more than 80 years ago as a manufacturer of red glass for railroad signals, Kopp now claims to be the world’s leading producer of precision-molded, industrial-quality technical glass.
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A strong commercial building market is boosting sales of flat glass, while advanced glass is benefiting from increased demand in electronics and telecommunications. Meanwhile, the container glass industry continues to face challenges.
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Worldwide demand for float glass in the construction industry increased last year, with an overall capacity utilization of 87% continuing the gradually improving trend from the low level reached in 2001, according to St. Helens, UK-based Pilkington plc.
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Indium Corp. of America recently announced the launch of Pb-Free Readiness Assessment(C).
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Each year, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) awards businesses, organizations and its members’ customers who are at the forefront of using innovative glass packaging, leading the charge for glass recycling,
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Goodfellow offers high-precision glass tubes in a range of shapes, sizes and materials for precision applications.
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 Advanced ArenaFrank Kuzler is president and senior analyst at Dedalus Consulting Inc., a publisher of industrial market research and an independent consultancy. He has over 20 years of experience as an analyst and consultant, and is well-versed in i
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The Pittsburgh Glass Center will soon be home to an 8-ft nest made of glass twigs.
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CBS recently featured The Homer Laughlin China Co. in a segment called "Fiesta: Brightening up the Table." While the report is very interesting and does a great job of portraying Homer Laughlin's commitment to quality American-made ware, one can't help but be reminded of the numerous ceramic and glass companies that sadly no longer exist in the U.S.
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The news that “Titanium Dioxide Price Volatility Leads to Strategy Shift” drew the most attention last week.
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The CPSC has issued another stay of enforcement for the CPSIA, this time for lead standards regarding youth-model ATVs and motorcycles. As previously reported, this isn’t the first time the CPSC has acknowledged, at least tacitly, that the legislation is flawed.
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Of the total respondents, the majority (73.7%) believe that interest rates are artificially low. A smaller majority (57.9%) think that the zero interest rate will lead to inflation, and the same number (57.9%) believe that it’s time for the Fed to boost the rate.
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Two events will be held this weekend that aim to help educate consumers about energy and recycling.
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If the EPA is successful in changing its long-standing position on this issue, literally thousands of ceramic formulations will have to be submitted to the EPA for examination and approval.
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We’re so excited about the new social media methods we’re using to bring you the latest industry news and information. You can now follow CI on Twitter, connect on LinkedIn and find us on Facebook®.
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I promise I’m not a stalker, but I do want to “follow” you.
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Last week’s CI CyberNews CyberPoll focused on Wal-Mart’s announcement that it will require manufacturer-provided eco-ratings on all of the products it sells.
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