And when sterling falls, as it has done, the cost of raw materials and overseas-manufactured components rises.
The technology is over 60 years old and the materials and skills needed are widely spread.
This is driving strong demand for smart grids, green building materials and the like.
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South Korean companies that operated in Kaesong want to withdraw their raw materials and finished goods.
Researchers didn't think they could test minuscule samples of materials and grasp their properties.
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The prizes include all travel, accommodation, meals and associated expenses such as learning materials and insurance.
With nontraditional materials and methods, he has explored themes of identity, perception, and patriotism.
The fiber-optic technology is fantastically complex and dependent on the latest materials and computing technology.
Basic materials and agricultural commodities also plummeted, along with many of the popular stocks.
And, the company will consolidate its Solar Materials and SunEdison businesses into a single unit.
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Others have misrepresented in marketing materials and other documents their relationships with affiliated money managers.
VIERA's elegant design gives it a simple yet powerful presence by harmonizing materials and design.
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They provide everything from advanced military hardware and components to relatively prosaic materials and supplies.
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The Schwarzman building houses some of the library's most important research materials and collections.
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"Our new PSCs are made from plastic-like materials and are lightweight and flexible, " he said.
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Many builders are facing higher costs for building materials and having trouble obtaining financing for construction.
Another Detroit boutique company, Pure Detroit, began selling Detroit-themed materials and Michigan made products in 1998.
By the 1950s it was running sugar-cane boards and making rubber, cement, mining materials and explosives.
The elementary school was built of makeshift materials and had no running water or electricity.
Methods include plastic-coated windows, energy-absorbing materials and tying down heavy objects and ceiling panels.
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It was agreed that Amati's workmanship, materials and attention to geometry exceeded anything to date.
Founded in 1986, South Carolina-based 3D Systems manufactures 3D printers, print materials and custom parts.
Many companies want to use alternative materials and design, but the bottom line is cost.
The microbiome does many jobs in exchange for the raw materials and shelter its host provides.
The internet lets parents discover teaching materials and communicate with each other, swapping tips online.
It operates through four segments, namely Specialty Ingredients, Water Technologies, Performance Materials and Consumer Markets.
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