IEEE

Study of the Formation of Copper Void Defect and Process Optimization For Reduction In Dual Damascene Process

Abstract: Copper void defect issue is becoming more sensitive for the quality of backend interconnect metals with the downscaling of the semiconductor devices. There are many reasons for the formation ...
The New York Times

James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46

The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.” By Jonathan Abrams Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter, is the author ...
CNN

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Often strung from utility poles or buried beneath our feet, copper wire has played a critical role in powering America’s electrical grid for more than a century. But brazen thefts are threatening the ...
KGUN 9

Copper wire theft on the rise in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Copper wire theft is up from previous years because of the current price per pound, according to the Tucson Police Department. KGUN 9 has previously reported on neighborhoods ...
IEEE

Online Torque and Drawing Force Estimation in Wire Drawing Process From Electric Motor Variables

Abstract: In this paper, an alternative online drawing force and torque estimation method for use in wire drawing processes is presented. The method considered here is based on a simple Luenberguer ...
Mining

Colombia to launch copper exploration round with eight qualified firms

At least eight companies have qualified for Colombia’s copper, gold and polymetallic exploration round launching next week, Carlos Ortega, vice president of promotion and development at the National ...