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2003 Archive

Nov. '03
Copper Hull Sheathing Foils Barnacles
Copper-nickel alloy C70600, when applied to a hull surface will provide excellent corrosion and biofouling resistance in seawater. When the copper-nickel alloy is provided in the form of a suspension in an epoxy resin and modern adhesive technology, it provides a thoroughly cost effective and labor-saving DIY solution for antifouling treatment.

Apr. '03
The Maitreya Project - Technical Innovation on a Grand Scale
Report discusses the technical innovations that were needed to solve the challenge of building a 500-ft statue of Buddha - i.e. a statue that would be over 3 times as tall as the Statue of Liberty!

Feb. '03
Florida Credit Union Data Center Shrugs Off Direct Lightning Hit
When a Florida bank's electronic data center took a direct lightning hit to its primiary power line, solid copper grounding system and in-depth surge protection kept the system on-line.

Jan. '03
Weyerhaeuser Policy Calls for Premium-Efficiency Motors and Transformers
Company-wide energy policy yields rapid payback, lower life-cycle cost, better reliability, and reduced environmental impact.

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