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How to Use Absorbance Spectrophotometry as A Qualitative Tool for Chemical Substances - By Ocean Optics |
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Absorbance Spectrophotometry is a versatile technique that can be used as both a qualitative or quantitative tool for chemical substance measurement. This video demonstrate how to use absorbance spectrophotometry as a qualitative tool.
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How to Get Started with Using Ocean Optic Spectrometer with SpectraSuite Software |
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A tutorial video showing how to get started with your new Ocean Optics spectrometer. The video shows how to get started with the unique software SpectraSuite for your spectromet
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How Is Glass Made? From Start to Finish, The Float Glass Process |
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A video clip produced by PPG detailing the process of glass manufacturing and production. An informative video that demonstrates how the float glass process works. A start to finish process showing the melting or raw materials such as sand, gypsum, soda ash and limestone in the furnace, through to annealing and finally to the packaging and final inpection.
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An Illustrative Story on the Development of the Jaz Spectrometer by Ocean Optics |
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An interesting video by Ocean Optics on the story behind the invention and usage of the all new Jaz spectrometer. An the amazing reward program from Ocean Optics for your old spectrometer.
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Oxygen Measurement Sensor for Packaging and Industrial Industry by Ocean Optics |
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A video demonstrating a highly sensitive and accurate oxygen measurement sensor that can be used for the packaging and the scientific industry. This oxygen sensor utilizes sol gel tipped sensor technology and can be used on a variety of materials including fibres, flaps, containers and appropriate for various environment including alcohol, oil and gasoline.
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The Effects of Anodizing Metal and How it Works |
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Anodizing certain metals such as aluminum, titanium can produce certain optical characteristics. This video clip provides an in depth explanation of how the process works with a detailed demonstration.
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Hardness Testing on Platinum, Titanium, Gold and Tungsten Wedding Ring |
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A video showing hardness testing being performed on a a tungsten ring and compared with hardness testing with platinum, titanium, white gold rings. Please remember not to try this on your wedding rings !!
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Constructing the Space Elevator with Carbon Nanotubes |
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An excellent documentary clip showing the future of the space elevator. The use of carbon nanotube to build man-kinds first space elevator. It was once thought as science fiction but the reality of it is closer than we think thanks to the advancement in nanotechnology and carbon nanotubes. Interviews with experts in all disciplines in the scientific community to detail the construction of the space elevator. A must see ~
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Test Driving the BMW Hydrogen 7 Series Hydrogen Fuel Car |
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A video clip showing the test drive of the newly released BMW Hydrogen 7 Series which use a hydrogen fuel engine. They are hoping that by rolling out this model they can influence those decision making people and showing them the reality of hydrogen fuel cars. Challenges with using hydrogen cars are discussed and how they are overcoming these problems. Relax and take a test drive in the new BMW Hydrogen 7 Series
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What are Carbon Nanotubes? |
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This video clip from the National Science Foundation demonstrates the unique properties of carbon nanotubes such as their electrical properties which leads to potential applications in semicondutor industries and their strength which is higher than stainless steels.
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New Transparent Coating for Metals, Plastics and Glass that Repels Water, Oil and Adhesive Materials |
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The introduction of the Nanosceptor coating machine that places transparent coating on glass, plastic and metals which repels water, oil and other adhesive materials.
Normal TEFLON coatings have a thickness of around 10microns, but with the Nanosceptor the coating thickness is only several nanometers !! Watch and see how this is done
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Plant Based-Resin Paint Coating for Electronic Products |
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A video demonstrating the new plant based-resin paint made of corn developed by Sharp as an alternative environmental energy source. Sharp has coated many of its consumer based electronic products based on this paint. This paint dried quickly and can be easily produced.
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Nanomanufacturing - Future of Manufacturing with Nanotechnology |
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A good video demonstration on the future of manufacturing will change from advancement in nanotechnology and how products can be made from individual atoms.
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Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Modern Semiconductor Chips |
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A beautiful video showing the scale of nanometer and how carbon nanotubes are incorporated into today's semiconducotr chips. Through the use of electrical contact we can link our dimension to the scale of the nanotubes.
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Spectrometer Wavelength Calibration by Ocean Optics |
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A video by Ocean Optics on how to calibrate the wavelength of a spectrometer. Spectrometer will drift slightly due to time and environmental conditions. This video details the steps in verifying and calibrating your spectrometer and the instruments required.
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Revolutionary Body Armor Made from Advanced Ceramic Titanium Discs - Dragon Skin |
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A video clip showing testing of the revolutionary Dragon Skin body armor made from advanced ceramic and titanium composite discs that interlink with each other allowing impact energy of the bullet to be dispersed. The video shows conventional steel armor with steel plates being tested using steel core armor penetrating bullets. You'll be surprised at the result!!
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Magnesium Alloys - Future of Lightweight Material for Automotive and Aerospace Industries |
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A video clip showing the future of lightweight material, Magnesium. Alloy composing of titanium alumina are already in existence for the construction industry. A new lightweight material is required for automotive and aerospace industry. Magnesium which is the lightest of all metal display many potentials. The video demonstrate the properties of magnesium (Mg), the challenges associated with using magnesium (Mg), the characterization and processing of these lightweight magnesium alloys.
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Surface Analysis using Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) |
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An animated video showing how the SPM is used as a surface analyzer and the interaction between the electron the tip of the SPM with the surface electron of the sample.
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Jaz - The All New Innovative Spectrometer for Indoor and Outdoor Conditions by Ocean Optics |
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This video demonstrate the features and step by step function on the Innovative spectrometer "Jaz" by Ocean Optics. This spectrometer is suitable for laboratory or in the field.
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Revolutionary Nanosensors for Early Detection of Cancer Cells |
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A video demonstrating how nanotechnoloyg is revolutionising the future of medical detection. The development and advacnement of nanoscale detection sensorssa are giving scientists the ability to detect cancer and other diseases at its early stages. This video shows the development of two such sensors made only possible by embracing micro and nanotechnology.
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How does Plastic Injection Molding Work ? |
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A video clip detailing the process of plastic injection molding from automatic/manual raw material introdction through to the raw product. Also outlined is how external heating fans are used to introduce additional heat to the injection barrel. These are controlled by thermocouples to moderate the amount of heat they add.
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Advanced Technology for Development of Weapons for Future Warfare |
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A good video from the Discovery channel showing viewers the future of warfare with the advancement of technology and materials. The use of powerful laser beams for use in space warfare, from the 15,000 watt laser beam for destroying targets. A good demonstration of the changing role of warfare and the weapons adapted for the future.
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A Review on the TATA Nano Car |
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A video review by CNET on the TATA Nano which has being crowned the cheapest car in the world. This can only be made possible by advacnement in materials electrical engineering.
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Development of Lightweight, Flame Retardant Packaging |
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A video demonstration on the lightweight, flame retardant ammunition packaging for the military. Demonstrates how the material is made to provide these unique features.
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A Step by Step Guide to SpectraSuite Software for Spectrometer - by Ocean Optics |
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A tutorial by Ocean Optics demonstrating the basics to teh SpectraSuite software for use with spectrometer. This step by step video guide is very comprehensive for any level user on the use of the SpectraSuite software package.
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Titanium Manufacturing and Processing - From Start to Finish |
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A video clip showing how titanium has revolutionize the aerospace industry with the world's fastest plane, the SR71, being built from titanium. The video shows the manufacturing of titanium from the mining of the titanium ore and takes it through the complex and expensive processing of the titanium which can take up to six months.
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How the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Works - A Closer Look at Nanomaterials |
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A video demonstrating how the atomic force microscope (AFM) works and how the AFM is use to to look closer into the structures of nanomaterials.
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How An Electron Microscope Works - Structure and Function of the Electron Microscope |
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A video showing the structure and function of the electron microscope (EM). It details all the different compartments of the electron microscope and the theory and principle of the electron microscope generate its images of various samples. A very detail and precise demonstration.
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Reflection Measurement Using SpectraSuite by Ocean Optics |
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A video illustrating how to take reflection measurements with your spectrometer using the Ocean Optics SpectraSuite software package. This tutorial takes you on a step by step process including required instruments, environmental conditions and how to analyze your data.
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Hardness Testing of Gold, Titanium, Platinum and Tungsten Carbide Rings Using a Jigsaw Blade |
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The video clips shows different types of "wedding rings" undergoing jigsaw blade test for their relative hardness. (Gold, vs, Titanium, vs platinum vs tungsten carbide rings)
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