12-02 :: February/March 2012

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tion of Kratky Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) technology developed previously by Hecus X-ray Systems GmbH in Graz, Austria. A further perfor- mance breakthrough has now been achieved in SAXS measurement speed and sample throughput by the integration of the IμS™ microfocus X-ray source and Bruker’s VANTEC-1™ detector into the Kratky MI- CRO™ series of SAXS cameras.

Moreover, Bruker Corporation introduces the highly sensitive ionBooster, a new ion source.

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ambridge NanoTech, a world leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) science and equipment,

has completed delivery of its 300th system to the Institute of Coal Chemistry (ICC) in Shanxi, China. Marking as a milestone for the company, Cambridge NanoTech‘s ALD systems have become an important strategic solution for researchers and manufacturers that require digital control for a variety of materials such as oxides, nitrides, sulfides, and metals.

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“The world needs sophisticated advanced battery technology if we are going to maximize the com- mercial potential of alternative energy vehicles,” said Fred von Gottberg, vice president and general manager, Cabot New Business Segment.

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abot Corp. (NYSE: CBT) launched the new LITX50™ carbon conductive additive, which is

designed to increase the power and energy for lithi- um-ion batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as high-end consumer electronics.

“Our LITX™ conductive additive enables Cabot to help car battery and lithium-ion battery manufactu- rers meet tough industry fuel economy challenges and significantly improve the performance of their products while lowering costs,” said Fred von Gott- berg, vice president and general manager, Cabot New Business Segment. “This will accelerate the growth of these energy-efficient vehicles and consu- mer electronics.”

LITX50 conductive additive improves the conduc- tivity of battery electrodes which enables better power performance for thicker, higher energy layers. It also complements the new battery materials that

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