Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its new GCMS-QP2020 high-sensitivity gas chromatograph mass spectrometer. The instrument features a proprietary multi-function ion source, patented high-speed scan control, and a new ultra-fast turbomolecular pump (TMP).
California-based hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturer HGST has taken the next step in data storage volumes with the 10 terabyte HDD, the world’s largest volume yet.
Agreement has been reached for the construction of an integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan with a number of ASU producers thought to be interested in the project’s development.
The economies of the Pacific Rim were thrust into the spotlight in early October with news of the largest trade pact in years being struck between the US, Japan and 10 other nations.
Vogtlin Instruments has secured a deal with Japan’s Horibastec, the world’s largest mass flow controller manufacturer to the semiconductor industry, which will sell the Swiss company’s products to the Japanese market.
With the current neon shortages appearing to fan out across the globe, news has emerged from Japan of the first measures being implemented to reduce consumption of the gas.
Air Liquide will invest more than €100m to supply ultra-pure carrier gases to customer fabs that manufacture integrated circuits and memory for consumer electronics and mobile devices.
Marking its first entry into the Australian market, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) has recently acquired the distributor Renegade Gas.
Iwatani has completed the first construction of a commercial hydrogen refuelling station located in Shunan City, of Yamaguchi Prefecture in the Chugoku Area, and is built to serve FC forklifts.
One year into the role as President and CEO of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), Yujiro Ichihara has already been in at the deep end of a busy period of project and investment activity.
