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Bio-Inspired Vortex Generators to Improve Design of Drones, Planes & Wind Turbines

Researchers are taking inspiration from an unlikely source, the ocean, to design more aerodynamic machines.

7 Feb 2018

Nordson ASYMTEK SC-350 Select Spray Applicator Combines High Speed with Superior Edge Definition for Electronics Manufacturing

Achieve exceptional coating results with the SC-350 applicator, designed for high-speed conformal coating with optimal edge definition and minimal solvent use.

From Nordson ASYMTEK 7 Feb 2018

Superionic Water Found in Simultaneous Solid & Liquid State

Superionic water, observed for the first time, could revolutionize material engineering by allowing precise manipulation of properties at unprecedented scales.

By Luke Edwards 7 Feb 2018

AnywhereRaman Plug and Play Unit Combines Ease with High Quality Raman Measurements

HORIBA Scientific introduces the AnywhereRaman, an all-in-one Raman spectroscopy instrument for quick, high-quality measurements with minimal training required.

From HORIBA 7 Feb 2018

Characterisation of Nanomaterials in Foods

With the AF2000 FFF-ICP-MS system, LGC's inorganic analysis team excels in characterizing nanomaterials, addressing critical safety and environmental concerns.

From Postnova Analytics UK Ltd 7 Feb 2018

Qness becomes part of VERDER Scientific

VERDER Group's acquisition of Qness GmbH enhances its Scientific Division with advanced hardness testing solutions for industrial and research applications.

From QATM 7 Feb 2018

FT4 POWDER RHEOMETER SUPPORTS METAL PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

Powder handling challenges impact productivity and quality; insights into powder behavior are essential for engineers in metallurgy and additive manufacturing.

From Malvern Panalytical 6 Feb 2018

Light switch: porous polymer films with shape memory

The creation of switchable porous films from shape memory polymers opens new avenues in electronics and purification processes with precise pore control.

6 Feb 2018

Pot and Protect – Techsil Introduce Two New Black Epoxy Potting Compounds

Epoxy potting and encapsulation compounds from Techsil protect electronics from environmental factors, ensuring durability and reliability in harsh conditions.

From Techsil Ltd 6 Feb 2018

Scientists Demonstrate Excess Energy Loss After Electron Delivery to Titanium Dioxide

EPFL scientists have demonstrated that after electron delivery to the well-known titanium dioxide material, the extra energy is lost to heat at very short time scales. The study is featured in ACS Photonics.

6 Feb 2018

Scientists Discover Potential of Using VO2 in Neuromorphic Computing and AI

The distinctive characteristics of vanadium dioxide (VO2) render it ideal to outperform silicon and opening the door to an innovative class of low-power electronic devices.

6 Feb 2018

Researchers Discover and Analyze Complex Forms of Defects in Liquid Crystal Droplets

Researchers investigated the droplets of a cholesteric liquid crystal (compounds that move into the mesophase) with a twisted defect loop.

5 Feb 2018

Research on Shape-Reconfigurable Metamaterials

Research into the field of metamaterials has progressed during recent years in technologies like computer simulation and 3D printing.

5 Feb 2018

Special Fiber Treatment and Yarn Technology

Natural fibers have a number of benefits but are ruined once they've absorbed water - a special fiber treatment and yarn technology looks to prevent this.

5 Feb 2018