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Extracting more from seismic data to get better subsurface models

Paradigm has developed a range of solutions that help companies to extract more value from their seismic data. Keith Forward reports

Borehole seismic acquisition gives 'high definition' results

Nicholas Brooks reports on specialised borehole seismic data acquisition and processing solutions

Eyes on the Arctic as race to find undiscovered energy intensifies

The Arctic promises much in terms of energy resources, but huge technical, economic, environmental and social challenges will have to be overcome if the region is to be exploited successfully

Seismic power source ups geohazard survey efficiency

Speed and efficiency are crucial when seismic survey operations take place inside the Arctic Circle

IP66 conduit fitting saves space

Flexicon's new IP66 Flexilok fitting benefits from a slimline design that reduces the space required for terminating conduits in enclosures

Self-lubricating bearings are corrosion-resistant

NSK is introducing Life-Lube bearing units that are suitable for use in harsh environments and those where frequent washdowns are required

High-performance polymer coating can be spray-applied

A new flame spraying technique has been developed that enables Vicote high-performance polymer coatings to be applied to metal and ceramic substrates

Mini circular connectors are sealed to IP68

New MIKQ IP68 series connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions are sealed to IP68 and can withstand high pressures

More features for Aprol process control system

B and R is making a number of changes to its Aprol process control system to improve usability and add innovative new features

Vertical-axis wind turbine gets go-ahead

Government funding is helping Qinetiq and other project partners to start work on a novel offshore vertical-axis wind turbine

Bushes enable levelling feet to be installed in square tubes

Rencol is offering standard and customised threaded bushes so that levelling feet can be readily installed in square-section tubing

New lasers offer more power-per-dollar

Newport Corporation is introducing new lasers for photovoltaic manufacturing applications, offering better value and higher productivity

DTV semiconductor market suffers decline in 2008

Global DTV semiconductor revenue is set to decline to $7.95 billion in 2008, down 1.1 per cent from $8.04 billion in 2007, according to iSuppli Corp

LEDs offer rare ray of hope during electronics downturn

LEDs are expected to enjoy a revenue increase of 2.9 per cent in 2009, following 10.8 per cent growth in 2008

Piezo linear actuator/manipulator replaces motorised actuators

The piezo walk drive effects linear motion directly without the need to transform rotation with gears and leadscrews, says piezo systems specialist PI

Test tweezers ease electronics diagnosis

Quick-Test Tweezers simplify quality assurance inspections of incoming circuit boards or loose components, as well as troubleshooting

China's semiconductor market to fall 5.8 per cent in 2009

Despite this, iSuppli predicts growth will return in 2010, with a revenue rebound of 9 per cent, followed by an 11 per cent increase in 2011

Alcohol-free range of silicon sealants

Suitable for bonding, fixing, sealing, coating or potting of electrical and electronics parts, also in sealing connectors

RFID tags with epoxy and silicon seal packaging

These tags have been designed to be effective when used in special conditions/environments such as in liquid or on metal surfaces

‘Smallest’ MID compliant energy meters

The new EM23-DIN energy meter from Carlo Gavazzi providse accurate measurements for energy cost sharing/allocation and utility metering

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