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In Vivo Loading of Bone to Understand the Adaptation and Response of Mouse and Rat Bone to Mechanical Cues

The test instruments from Bose are ideal for researchers who work with mouse and rat in vivo bone loading models.

From TA Instruments 17 Dec 2014

Impact of Microplastics/Microbeads Accumulation on the Marine Environment

Microplastics are small, often microscopic particles of plastic which make their way into our environment regularly via cosmetic products and generally when larger plastics are broken down into smaller pieces.

By Alessandro Pirolini 12 Dec 2014

Reducing the Cost of Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) Characterization of Nylon Using Formic Acid

Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is an extensively used method for characterizing a wide range of macromolecules, which includes but is not limited to bulk or commodity manufactured polymers.

From Malvern Panalytical 10 Dec 2014

Detecting Defects in Railways

Rail travel continues to grow in popularity with passenger lines in the U.S. alone reporting nearly 30 million riders each year according to Amtrak, the nation’s main passenger line.

By Alessandro Pirolini 9 Dec 2014

Using Titanium in 3D Printing

3D printing is hailed as part of a third industrial revolution, but many people only associate the technique with cheap and brittle plastic parts.

By Tom Cains 9 Dec 2014

Using FT-IR for In-Situ Monitoring of Polyurethane Synthesis

The feasibility study shows how the ABB MB-Rx instrument makes it possible to monitor the synthesis of polyurethanes. Products and reactants can be easily monitored simultaneously, at a higher rate than is permitted when using grab samples.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 9 Dec 2014

Time-Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (TD-NMR) for Analysing Polymers

The plastic business of this large specialty chemical company Bruker, offers a wide range of technology-based solutions and products to customers in around 160 countries and in high-growth sectors such as water, electronics, energy and agriculture.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Dec 2014

Materials Used in Artificial Sports Pitches

Sports pitches are constructed from specific types of artificial turf depending on the requirements and are used for various sports.

5 Dec 2014

How Harper's Pulse Program Benefits Their Customers

Bill Castine, Pulse Service Group Sales Engineer at Harper International, talks to AZoM about their Pulse program and how it benefits their customers.

From Harper International 5 Dec 2014

Tribological Coatings for Engine Coating and DLC Coating Applications

Tribological coatings minimize friction and wear on components such as in automotive engines. Hauzer Techno Coating offers tribological coatings such as DLC, CrN and ta-C for bulk production.

From IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V 1 Dec 2014