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Slippery Rough Surface Inspired by Pitcher Plant and Rice Leaves for Harvesting Water

Slippery Rough Surface Inspired by Pitcher Plant and Rice Leaves for Harvesting Water

Researchers designed a slippery rough surface based on pitcher plants & rice leaves, which performs better than ultramodern liquid-repellent surfaces.

2 Apr 2018

Innovative Polymer Thermal Conductor Dissipates Heat

Innovative Polymer Thermal Conductor Dissipates Heat

Plastics are exceptional insulators. They can effectively capture heat - a property that can be beneficial in an article like a coffee cup sleeve.

2 Apr 2018

Changes to Composition of Kesterites in Solar Cells Improve Energy Efficiency

Changes to Composition of Kesterites in Solar Cells Improve Energy Efficiency

The suitability of kesterite-type semiconductors as absorber layers in solar cells can be improved by making specific modifications to their composition.

2 Apr 2018

Research on the Benefits of 3D Printing in a Trauma Hospital

Research on the Benefits of 3D Printing in a Trauma Hospital

The use of 3D printing is now being researched in trauma hospitals, where speed and on time reaction is everything when fighting for patient’s life.

By Dunja Bozic 2 Apr 2018

PI Appoints Dr. Cliff Jolliffe to Head its Precision Automation Technologies Market Segment

PI Appoints Dr. Cliff Jolliffe to Head its Precision Automation Technologies Market Segment

Worldwide motion control and nanopositioning solutions leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has named Dr. Cliff Jolliffe as Head of Segment Marketing – Automation, in Karlsruhe, Germany, as he brings with him o...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

Largest Telescope in the World Driven by 2000+ PI Actuators

High atop the Cerro Armazones in the harsh but extremely dry environment of the Chilean Atacama Desert, more than 2000 custom hybrid actuators will adjust 798 quarter ton segments in the primary mirror of the Extreme...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

Compact 6-Axis Motion Controller for High Precision Positioning Applications in Industry and Research

Precision positioning systems industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new 6-axis servo motor controller – the C-884.6DC. Most modern precision motion systems are driven by servo motors, because they pr...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

New Precision Linear Motor Stage Family with Magnetic Direct Drive and Absolute Encoders offers a Variety of Options – to Suit Many Applications

Motion and nanopositioning industry leader PI further expands its PIMag® series of high dynamics linear motor stages with a family of 18, the V-508 - a new series of compact linear positioning stages with high fo...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

High-Speed Hexapod Motion Platform for Smartphone Camera Optimization

Google engineers know that a shaky hand can ruin a selfie so they designed the shake out of the Pixel 2 camera using PI’s H-860 high speed hexapod system that accurately simulates motion with 6 degrees of freed...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

Medium Load Hexapod 6-Axis Motion Platform Introduced by PI

With the usability of 6-axis hexapods increasing in research and industry applications, PI introduces a new medium load 6-axis precision motion platform, the H-825 hexapod. The H-825 provides a self-locking load capa...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

New Micro-Positioning Components and Solutions Catalog

Motion and precision positioning systems expert PI (Physik Instrumente) released a new catalog of engineered products necessary for precision positioning of medium loads used in industry and research. The products...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 2 Apr 2018

New 4-D Printer Developed that can Reshape the World

New 4-D Printer Developed that can Reshape the World

Scientists have developed a printer that can change shape after being exposed to heat or other stimuli, assisting with areas like medicine and aerospace.

By Louise Saul 30 Mar 2018

Tattoo Electrodes Produced from Ink-Jet Printer Enable Long-Term Medical Diagnostics

Tattoo Electrodes Produced from Ink-Jet Printer Enable Long-Term Medical Diagnostics

Gel electrodes are used for transmitting electric impulses from muscles in diagnostic techniques like electromyography (EMG) and electrocardiograms (ECG).

30 Mar 2018

Using Modified 3D Printer to Print 3D Structures Entirely Composed of Liquids

Using Modified 3D Printer to Print 3D Structures Entirely Composed of Liquids

A technique for printing 3D structures made of liquids has been developed using a modified 3D printer to inject threads of water into silicone oil.

30 Mar 2018

High-Sensitivity 3D Method Using Solo Atom Measurements

High-Sensitivity 3D Method Using Solo Atom Measurements

Researchers have revealed a method for scientific measurements which utilizes a single atom as the sensor, with sensitivity down to 100 zeptoNewtons.

30 Mar 2018

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The ARES-G3 Rheometer for High-Precision Rheology Data

The ARES-G3 Rheometer for High-Precision Rheology Data

Discover how the ARES-G3 Rheometer delivers high-precision rheology data across complex conditions.

From TA Instruments

DECTRIS POLLUX X-Ray Detector for Laboratories - Versatility Meets Performance

DECTRIS POLLUX X-Ray Detector for Laboratories - Versatility Meets Performance

Discover the POLLUX X-ray detector for laboratory diffraction, offering high dynamic range and background suppression.

From Dectris Ltd

Key Challenges and Solutions in Vacuum Measurement Tasks

Key Challenges and Solutions in Vacuum Measurement Tasks

Explore the key challenges of performing measurement tasks in a vacuum and discover practical solutions to improve accuracy.

From Micro-Epsilon

Engineering Solutions for Modern Oil and Gas

Engineering Solutions for Modern Oil and Gas

Today's oil and gas engineers are innovating with materials and surface technologies to enhance equipment reliability and address critical industry challenges.

Flare Stacks in Oil & Gas Safety

Flare Stacks in Oil & Gas Safety

Flare system design, informed by API 521, is crucial for safety and emissions control in oil and gas, addressing pressure relief and operational efficiency.

The Carbon Cost: Rethinking Modern Materials

The Carbon Cost: Rethinking Modern Materials

Learn how cement, steel, aluminum, and plastics drive emissions and the most credible pathways to cut them: CCS, hydrogen DRI, inert anodes, and recycling.

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