Converting News
SDK Expands Capacity for VGCFTM: Additive in LIB Anodes/Cathodes
Materials ≫ Nanotechnology , CONVERTING PRODUCTS ≫ BATTERY 12/05 2011 16:33
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has completed additional production line for VGCFTM (vapor-grown carbon fiber) at Kawasaki Plant, Kanagawa Prefecture, thereby increasing total production capacity for the product from 100 t/y to 200 t/y. VGCFTM is used as additive in anodes and cathodes of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (LIBs).¡¡» Read More
BASF creates new global business unit to advance battery activities for electromobility
Company Information , CONVERTING PRODUCTS ≫ BATTERY 11/24 2011 11:05
-New ¡ÈBattery Materials¡É unit will integrate BASF¡Çs cathode materials, electrolytes and next-generation lithium battery initiatives
-Ralf Meixner will lead ¡ÈBattery Materials¡É
In recognition of the significant growth opportunity associated with the global battery marketplace, BASF is creating a new global business unit that will bring together its current and future battery-related electromobility activities. As part of this transition, a new global business unit ¡ÈBattery Materials¡É will be formed, effective January 1, 2012. This business unit will integrate the existing battery activities of BASF¡Çs Catalysts division, which is focused on cathode materials development; its Intermediates division, which is focused on electrolyte formulations, and BASF Future Business GmbH, which is focused on next-generation lithium battery opportunities. This operating consolidation will take place throughout the first half of 2012, leveraging the collaborative efforts of each of these business teams to ensure a seamless migration for BASF and its market constituents.¡¡» Read More
Expanded Lineup of IPS LCD Modules for Medical Monitors with LED Backlights
Company Information , CONVERTING PRODUCTS ≫ FPD , Products 10/25 2011 08:45
LED Backlights Now Available in All LCD Modules for Medical Monitors
Hitachi Displays, Ltd. (President: Yoshiyuki Imoto, hereafter referred to as Hitachi Displays) now offers LED backlights in all IPS LCD modules for medical monitors. These modules use IPS-Pro technology that features improved brightness, contrast, and viewing angle. Using white LED backlights as the LCD light source improves product life and reduces power consumption.
These new IPS LCD modules for medical monitors with LED backlights will be on display at FPD International 2011 held at Pacifico Yokohama from 26 to 28 October.¡¡» Read More
High-intensity, High-res IPS LCD Display Using Amorphous Silicon TFTs Developed for Smartphones
Products , CONVERTING PRODUCTS ≫ ELECTRONICS , Company Information 10/07 2011 16:18
High-definition (HD: 720 x 1280) compatible 4.5-inch high-intensity IPS LCD display developed
Hitachi Displays, Ltd. (President: Yoshiyuki Imoto, hereafter referred to as Hitachi Displays) has now developed a high-intensity, high definition (HD: 720 x 1280) compatible TFT IPS LCD display that utilizes amorphous silicon TFTs and is for use in smartphones. Low-temperature poly silicon (LTPS) TFTs have been used for compact, high definition (HD: 720 x 1280)-compatible high-res TFTs hitherto, because production with amorphous silicon TFTs was problematic in terms of compatibility with the drivers – due to the increase in pixel quantity – and of ensuring the wiring area on the LCD panel. Now, in response to flourishing demand, Hitachi Displays has raised manufacturing process precision and made innovations in LCD drive technology to develop an HD-(720 x 1280) compatible compact high-res LCD display that uses amorphous silicon TFTs.¡¡» Read More
DNP Develops Hands-free UHF Band IC Tag Card Facilitates Easier Gateway Controls
CONVERTING PRODUCTS ≫ RFID , Products 09/06 2011 13:06
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a UHF band IC tag card that overcomes the problem of lower communication sensitivity due to the moisture, such as perspiration, excreted by the human body.
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