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Moderate Conduction Property Allows Semiconductors to Perform as Switches and Transistors in Electronics

Another reason why semiconductors seem to lose their potential to carry a charge as they become more densely “doped” has been uncovered by researchers examining the flow of electricity.

6 Sep 2017

Lithium-Based Materials are Promising Candidates for Solid-State Electrolyte

Today’s world depends on portable electronic devices such as camcorders, cameras, laptops, tablets or smartphones. Several of these devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which could be safer, lighter, smaller and more efficient if the liquid electrolytes they comprise of were replaced by solids.

6 Sep 2017

Buehler Announces Magnetic Backed Polishing Cloths

Buehler, a global industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty material testing equipment announces the introduction of Magnetic Backed Polishing Cloths to simplify the polishing process.

From Buehler 6 Sep 2017

New Brooks Instrument QuickShip Program Provides Immediate Fulfilment for Variable Area Flow Meters

Brooks Instrument has introduced a new QuickShip fulfilment program for the company’s most widely used variable area (VA) flow meter products, including Sho-Rate™ 1250/1255 glass tube VA flow meters, 2500 series acrylic tube and 3000 series polycarbonate tube VA flow meters.

6 Sep 2017

New Revolution in the Field of Single-Molecule Imaging

Chemists do not have to chase rainbows anymore as a new technique to craft a spectrum of glowing dyes has been discovered.

5 Sep 2017

CHOMARAT Launches Its New Range Of Adhesive Composite Reinforcements

At the Composites Europe trade show, CHOMARAT will introduce “FX”, its new range of adhesive reinforcements. FX is an adhesive applied to our fabrics, multiaxials and core materials. It is a new service...

From Chomarat 5 Sep 2017

Introducing 10 Year STOE Parts & Labor Guarantee For All New STOE XRD Systems

Founded in 1887, STOE are celebrating our 130th anniversary this year. Since it’s very first foundation, STOE has been synonymous with superior quality and customer orientation. Service is neither an independent...

From STOE 5 Sep 2017

Small, Precision, Affordable: Linear Motor Stage with Magnetic Direct Drive

Motion and nanopositioning industry leader PI expands its PIMag® series of high dynamics linear motor stages with a new compact positioner for automation tasks. The new V-408 stage is equipped with an incremental linear encoder for direct position measurement and a high-force 3-phase linear motor drive.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 5 Sep 2017

Reduced Lead Times For Fused Silica Rollers As Morgan Advanced Materials Expands Network To Cater For US Automotive Market

As glass becomes a more prominent design feature in modern cars, Morgan Advanced Materials has slashed its lead times for Halroll FS fused silica rollers used for glass tempering, by expanding its distributor network footprint into North America.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 5 Sep 2017

Molecules Move Faster as They Get Closer to Adhesive Surfaces

Whenever molecules get closer to adhesive surfaces, they always move faster. However, this is not a permanent effect. Such was the perplexing conclusion reached by Simone Napolitano and his coworkers in the Laboratory of Polymers and Soft Matter Dynamics at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

4 Sep 2017

Physicist Develops New Device that Could Turn Heat Energy into Electricity

A new device being developed by Washington State University physicist Yi Gu could one day turn the heat generated by a wide array of electronics into a usable fuel source.

1 Sep 2017

High Temperature Resistant, NASA Low Outgassing Approved Epoxy for Die Attach Applications

Formulated for die attach applications, Master Bond EP17HTDA-1 is a one component epoxy that can also be used for bonding and sealing.

From Master Bond Inc. 31 Aug 2017

LECO Introduces Innovative Time-of-Flight Technology with Improved Sensitivity and Dynamic Range

LECO has introduced the Pegasus GC-HRT+ and GC-HRT+ 4D, its latest generation of innovative and reliable high resolution GC- and GCxGC-TOFMS instrumentation. A number of new features have been incorporated with t...

From LECO Corporation 31 Aug 2017

Study Investigates the Suitability of Electrochemical Nano-Porous Silicon to Lithium Ions

Energy is increasingly being produced via renewable and zero-emission forms of energy such as solar power and wind in a climate-neutral society.

31 Aug 2017

Latest in In-Process Measurement Exhibited at Wire SE Asia 2017vvvv

The Beta LaserMike product group from NDC Technologies will be exhibiting the latest gauging and control system solutions for cable extrusion lines at the upcoming Wire Southeast Asia exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand (Boo...

From NDC Technologies 30 Aug 2017