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The Particle Insight Particle Shape Analyzer from Micromeritics |
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Peter Bouza from Micromeritics demonstrates the Particle Insight particle shape analyzer. It is a dynamic instrument that uses flow through image analysis.
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Demonstration of the VESTA Localized Thermal Analysis System from Anasys Instruments |
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Kevin Kjoller, Vice President of Product Development at Anasys Instruments demonstrates how easy the VESTA localized thermal analysis system is to use.
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The Dimension Icon Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) from Veeco |
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Mickael Febvre shows us the Veeco Dimension Icon high performance atomic force microscope (AFM). With large sample stage it can perform measurements in a variety of atmospheres.
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The Development of Magnesium Alloys of the Future and Their Applications |
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The search is on for structural metals for aerospace and automotive applications that are lighter in weight. While titanium and aluminum alloys are now common place, magnesium alloys are the materials of the future. The development of magnesium alloys and the technical problems that must be overcome are described. These problems include strength, corrosion resistance and the ability to be joined.
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Comparative Strength of Mg-PSZ vs 99.8% Alumina |
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A demonstration of the comparative drop strengths of Mg-PSZ (magnesia partially stabilizsed zirconia, ZrO2) and 99.8% alumina (Al2O3) by Morgan Technical Ceramics.
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The Anter Flashline 4010 Thermal Properties Analyzer |
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Tony Torsell from Anter shows us their Flashline 4010 instrument for measuring thermophysical properties of materials. This instrument can work up to 1600°C, in air, inert or vacuum atmospheres and can measure 5 samples at once.
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SITA Dynamic Surface Tensiometer Demonstration and Explanation |
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Phil Harrip from Scientific Solutions demonstrates the SITA Dynamic Surface Tensiometer used for measuring surface tension. He shows us how the instrument works, key components and describes commercial applications that the SITA Dynamic Surface Tensiometer is suited to such as detergent and surfactant manufacturers, coating manufacturers and inkjet manufacturers.
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The alpha300 Raman/AFM/SNOM from WITec |
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WITec's Jo Koenen shows us through the various features and cpabilities of the alpha300 Raman/AFM/SNOM. The alpha300 features scanning probe as well as high resolution
optical and Raman microscopes techniques in either a single instrument or combined system configurations for the highest flexibility throughout a wide range of
microscopy applications.
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CES Edupack Materials Selection Software from Granta Design |
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Hannah Melia from Granta Design tells us about their materials selection software package that is used at over 600 univesities worldwide. Typically used by engineering departments, it is suited to all levels of education and can be used as a basic educationsal tool to educate about materials science, through to a materials selection instrument.
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Hitech Materials - Unbiased Consulting Services on Materials Operating in Severe Environments |
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Learn about the services that Hitech Materials, a recently established Australian company, can provide to companies who use advanced ceramic materials, in particular refractories and other materials that are subject to operating in severe environments. Although recently established Hitech Materials have a wealth of knowledge and contacts to offer impartial advice and testing services if required.
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The Gamry Potentiostat - For Accelerated Corrosion Testing |
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Phil Harrop from Scientific Solutions walks us through the Gamry Potentiostat which is an extremely sensitive device that can be used for corrosion studies. It would be of use to anyone who needs to perform accelerated corrosion testing, such as coating manufacturers or metal manufacturers.
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Particle Characterization by Static and Dynamic Image Analysis by Horiba |
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Mark Bumiller from Horiba Particle Products introduces us to some particle characterization by static and dynamic image analysis and the Horiba PSA300 and Camsizer. These instruments calculate particle size and shape distributions.
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The AXIOS X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer from PANalytical |
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David Coler from PANalytical shows us through the AXIOS XRF (x-ray fluorescence) instrument that performs elemental analysis. It is suited to applications including industrial process control, in the cement, steel and petroleum industries, as well as research and development applications in both industry and academia.
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The 530 Infrared Spectrophotometer from Buck Scientific |
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Scott Bergeron from Buck Scientific shows us the key features of the prototype 530 Infrared spectrophotometer, which is based on the M500 model of which it shares several characteristics. It is a dispersive spectrophotometer that is ideally suited to analysis of organic materials such as polymers and provides information on functional groups.
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Chemical Storage Vessels - Designed and Built by Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products |
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David Evans from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products tells us about their chemical processing vessels production service. Their complete service starts from concept and goes all the way through to installation.
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Synroc - Technology for Neutralizing Nuclear Waste |
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Dr. Lou Vance, Chief Scientist at ANSTO tells us about a technology called Synroc that they have been developing over many years to neutralise nuclear waste. He tells us about the origins of Synroc, the structure of Synroc, how Synroc is made and its commercial success to date.
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Injection Moulded and Extruded Plastic Products from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products |
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David Beaver from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products tells us about their moulded products division and its capabilities.The moulded products division caters for injection moulded and extruded plastic products.
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Machining Phenolic Using as Anderson Stratos SUP |
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A demonstration of phenolic machining at 1000 inches per minute using an Anderson Stratos SUP.
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The D2 Phaser Benchtop XRD from Bruker AXS |
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Ray Matejczyk from Bruker AXS shows us the key features of the D2 Phaser compact benchtop x-ray diffraction (XRD) system. The D2 Phaser was introduced at Pittcon 2009.
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The Zetasizer Nano Particle Characterization System from Malvern Instruments |
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Ulf Nobbmann from Malvern Instruments shows us through the Zetasizer Nano, which uses dynamic light scattering to determine particle size, as well as being able to determine zeta potential.
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The AccuPyc II 1340 Pycnometer from Micromeritics |
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John Guerin from Micromeritics shows us the AccuPyc II 1340 pycnometer, used for measuring the density of materials. John explains how the instrument works with the use of a schematic diagram.
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Demonstration of the Ease of Operation of the Nanosurf easyScan2 FlexAFM |
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Ola Modinger from Nanosurf gives us and introduction to the their easyScan2 FlexAFM that was released at the 2008 MRS Fall Meeting, where this interview was recorded. We then get a demonstration of how easy this instrument is to operate.
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The Scanning Kelvin Probe from KP Technologies - Operation and Capabilities |
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Prof. Iain D. Baikie from KP Technology introduces us to the Scanning Kelvin Probe which measures the work function difference between a vibrating tip and the sample. It is suited to the analysis of such things as metals, electronic devices, patterned wafers, solar cells etc and can carry out similar functions to an AFM
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The 211 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with Graphite Furnace from Buck Scientific |
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Scott Bergeron from Buck Scientific takes a few minutes to point out the key features of their Accusys 211 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with graphite furnace option. The graphite furnace option can be added to any of their 210 and 211 series AAS instruments.
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Geopolymers - An Overview of Geopolymers with Dr. Dan Perera |
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Dr. Dan Perera from UNSW gives us an introduction to geopolymers. He explains what they are, their origins, their similarity to organic polymers, their structure, how products are made from geopolymers and their applications including the possibility of using them for storage of nuclear waste materials.
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The Cilas 1190 Laser Particle Particle Size Analyzer - Features and Operation |
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John Kuehl from Cilas shows the new 1190 laser particle size analyzer. The system is unique in that it can cope with both wet and dry samples. It also incorporates an image analysis system that allows the user to determine particle shape details.
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An Explanation of Super Hydrophobic Materials and How They Work |
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Have you ever heard the term "hydrophobic" and wondered what it meant. This video explains what super hydrophobic surfaces are and how they work. Included are demonstrations to illustrate this and how they work in nature and potential commercial applications.
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Using Nanowires and Spintronics to Create Super Fast Computer Memory |
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Dr. Stuart Parkin from the IBM Almaden Research Center tells us about a new type of memory that is theoretically about a million times faster than current hard disk technologies, with very fast access times, but at the same time very cheap to produce, along with many of the benefits of solid state memory. Called racetrack memory, it uses nanowires and spintronics.
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The Zetasizer Particle Sizing Range of Instruments from Malvern |
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Dave Dolak from Malvern Instrument showcases their new Malvern Zetasizer µV and Zetasizer APS, which are making the debut at Pittcon 2009. These instruments are dedicated batch dynamic light scattering instruments which feature the ultimate in sensitivity and use the lowerst sample volumes, as low as 2 microlitres.
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The HPR20 Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer from Hiden Analytical |
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Mark Buckley from Hiden Analytical shows us through the gas sampling HPR20 Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer which is ideal for analysing gases from process lines.
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How a Kelvin Probe Works by KP Technology |
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KP Technology's Prof. Iain D. Baikie explains how a Kelvin Probe works.
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PTFE Coated Heatbelts and Fabric from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products |
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Alan Bresnehan from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products shows us their range of PTFE coated heatbelts and fabrics. PTFE is used as a coating materials due to its non-stick, low friction and heat resistant properties.
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Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Present The IBIS Nanoindentation System |
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Tony Fischer-Cripps explains what nanoindentation is and shows us the IBIS Nanoindentation system. During the explanation of the technique he also talks about typical applications such as testing of coatings, scratch testing, mineral analysis and semiconductor testing. It can determine such properties as friction co-efficients, Young's modulus and properties of thin films.
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Bluewave Particle Size Analyzer by Microtrac |
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Microtrac is the first to bring to market a blue laser particle size analyzer. The Bluewave is able to measure particles from 10nm to 2000 microns using laser light scattering and is able to resolve multi-modal particle size distributions.
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NUVEX High Density Polyethylene Products for Architectural Applications from Dotmar |
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Chris Kola from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products tells us about their range of NUVEX, high density polyethylene products. He explains their key properties and applications, in particular wet environment furniture for pool areas, public bathrooms and other architectural uses.
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Waterjet Cutting a Nickel Superalloy |
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Using a waterjet cutter to machines a nickel superalloy component for use in an advanced jet engine.
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NT-MDT's SOLVER NEXT SPM/AFM |
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Nikolay Novozhilov from NT-MDT takes us for a tour of their SOLVER NEXT AFM/SPM. he shows us how easy it is to change from AFM to SPM, as well as demonstrating the software control system and how easy it is to scan a sample.
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Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Characterization Systems from Microtrac |
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Jay Schild from Microtrac shows us their range of dynamic light scattering particle characterization systems. This includes the Nanotrac which features an external probe for carrying out in situ particle size distribution measurements and the Zetatrac, which is able to determine both particle size distribution and zeta potential measurements seamlessly. Both instruments can measure particles in the range 1nm to 6 microns.
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Eurobelt Modular Conveyor Belt Range from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products |
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Alan Bresnehan from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products shows us through their range of Eurobelt modular conveyor belts. He shows us their range of different conveyor belt configurations including:
flat tops; flush grids; different flight configurations and; friction pads as well as the different construction materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene and polyacetal.
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Micro XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Product Range from Bruker AXS |
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Michael Haschke from Bruker
AXS shows us thorugh their new range of Micro XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) instruments.
He shows us 3 instruments that vary in chamber size, with the largest able to
take samples 30cm in diameter and offering vacuum analysis and a motorized stage
for line scans and area analysis.
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The qNano Nanoparticle Characterization System from Izon |
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Anne Barnett from Izon demonstrates their brand new qNano nanoparticle characterization system. She describes how it works, principles of operation and points out the key components. She then goes on to provide a demonstration of how easy the qNano is to use and explains how the results can be interpretted and used to determine particle size distributions and even particle shape.
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Matrox Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Materials for Bulk Materials Handling from Dotmar |
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John Riordan from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products tells us about their range of Matrox ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials that they supply for flow promotion applications in bulk materials handling.
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Universal Testing Machines from United Testing Systems |
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Paul Stewart from United Testing Systems shows us their universal/tensile testing machines, pointing out such things as the various grips that can be used for different applications, different test specimens for tests such as tension, bend tesing and tear testing. He also shows us the Windows-based, USB user interface and let's us know what capacity machines they have available.
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The Viscotek GPC/SEC System from Malvern Instruments - Features and Capabilities |
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Jason Sanchez from Malvern Instruments tells us about the Viscotek Size exclusion gas chromatography system which is suited to all types of polymers, proteins, biopolymers etc.
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The Olympus LEXT Laser Confocal Microscope |
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Chris Vander Tuuk then shows us through Olympus’ latest instrument, the LEXT laser confocal microscope. The LEXT features a 5 objective turret with objectives from 120 to 14400 times magnification. The standard stage has a travel of 150x150mm, but can be adapted to cater for 300mm wafers.
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The AZoM iPhone App - The World of Materials in the Palm of Your Hand |
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The iPhone app from AZoM.com gives you the world of materials in the palm of your hand. It offers you a totally portable way to locate materials solutions, suppliers and products as well as providing you with the latest materials news, conveniently broken down into categories to suit various industry sectors.
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The Ultra High Vacuum Kelvin Probe from KP Technology |
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Prof. Iain D. Baikie from KP Technology shows us their Ultrahigh Vacuum Kelvin Probe. It is used for measuring changes in a sample's surface such as may be the case when a coating is employed, due to temperature changes and can be adpated for use with semiconductors.
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How Graphite Fly Fishing Rods are Made |
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An informative and detailed look at how graphite fly fishing rods are made. The entire process from cutting graphite sheet to epoxy coating line guides, all the way through to final testing.
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CAST Cooperative Research Centre - Functions and Successes |
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George Collins CEO of the CAST Cooperative Research Centre in Australia explains what who his organisation is and what they have set out to do and who is involved. In particular CAST partner with members of industry and look to improve processes and materials.
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Demonstration of the Misco AMAX 30 Refractometer |
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Phil Harrip from Scientific Solutions shows us through the Misco AMAX 30 Refractometer. He points out key features and demonstrates the ease of use of the instrument, as well as showing us how repeatable results determined by the refractometer are.
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The µscan Explorer Optical Surface Profilometer from Nanofocus |
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We speak to Dr. Christian Wichern from Nanofocus about their µscan Explorer Optical surface profilometer. This instrument is used for surface metrology and features a motorized stage, high resolution and fast scanning ability.
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The Partica LA-950 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer from Horiba |
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Mark Bumiller from Horiba
Particle Products gives us a brief explanation of how laser diffraction
particle sizing works while giving us a tour of the Partica LA-950, a laser
diffraction particle size analyzer suited to industries such as pharmaceuticals,
chemicals, cement, food etc
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The Science and Benefits behind OLED Displays |
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Kodak scientists have developed an organic alternative for building televisions. In particular they have developed an organic Light Emitting Displays or OLED technology. They explain how the technology works and advantages over existing technologies such as plasma and LCD including color brilliance, deeper blacks, higher contrast ratios, good readability, thinner size, better readability and recyclability.
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Operation of a PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell |
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This video demonstrates how a hydrogen fuel cells works and how it can be used to replace an internal combustion engine with a clean, quiet, pollution-free power source. In this case the operation of a PEM fuel cell is explained.
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The Malvern Kinexus Rheometer - Key Features, Capabilities and Operation |
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Fred Mazzeo introduces us to the Kinexus Rheometer from Malvern Instruments which is suited to applications such as paints, coatings and polymers. The Kinexus takes rheometry to the next level.
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The 210 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer from Buck Scientific |
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Buck Scientific's Scott Bergeron points out the key features of the 210 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer such as: the 3 lamp turret; deuterium background correction; and
swappable air/acetylene and nitrous/acetylene flames.
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The Bruker S8 Lion XRF Spectrometer for the Cement Industry |
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Alexander Seyfarth from Bruker AXS introduces us to the S8 Lion, a new XRF unit designed specifically for the cement industry. This is the latest in the S8 series and features multi-channel analysis, which provides much faster analysis compared to sequential analysis instruments.
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The N8 Neos Atomic Force Microscope from Bruker AXS |
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Dave Sampson from Bruker
AXS shows us through their new N8 NEOS atomic force microscope.
The N8 NEOS combines optical microscopy and Scanning Probe Microscopy in a
single, optimized set - up.
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High Temperature Optical Measuring System from Expert System Solutions |
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Dr. Mariano Paganelli from Expert System Solutions shows us their high temperature optical measuring system. This instrument can provide thermal expansion data like a dilatometer, but has the added benefit that it uses optical techniques as opposed to mechanical measuring, so it can cater for non-rigid samples. It can also provide much more detailed information on a materials' behaviour when subjected to high temperatures.
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The PANalytical XPert Pro Multi Purpose X-Ray Diffraction System (XRD) |
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PANalytical's Brian Litteer takes us for a tour of their brand new XPert Pro MPD (multi purpose diffractometer) or x-ray diffraction (XRD) system that is suited to industrial and academic materials analysis applications.
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Advanced Ceramic Materials and Components Supplied by Ceramaret |
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Chris Farine from Ceramaret shows us some examples of some of the advanced ceramic components that they manufacture.
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The Gemini VII Surface Area and Porosity Measurement Tool from Micromeritics |
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Mike Gilley from Micromeritics shows us the Gemini VII tat is being shown at Pittcon 2009 for the first time. The Gemini VII is a surface area and porosity measurement instrument.
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