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Scientists Study Irradiated Graphite at Elevated Temperatures.

Scientists from the University of Manchester and Diamond Light Source work with Deben to develop and test a new compression stage to study irradiated graphite at elevated temperatures.

From Deben UK Ltd 16 Aug 2017

Andor Camera Brings Sound of Ancient Wind Instruments to Life

A set of 13 sixteenth century Italian wind instruments has been brought back to life thanks to the unique skills of specialist Swiss restorers and the high sensitivity and dynamic range of the Andor iKon-L CCD camera.

From Andor Technology Ltd. 16 Aug 2017

Pittcon Organizes Symposium Discussing Mass Spectrometry in Bioanalytical Applications for JASIS

Pittcon is pleased to once again co-program at JASIS, one of the largest Asian exhibitions for analytical and scientific instruments.

From Pittcon 16 Aug 2017

Potroom Insulation Measurement

VHE‘s enhanced ohmmeter is able to measure the electrical resistance between points of different voltage potential. Conventional ohmmeters do not have this capability.

14 Aug 2017

Morgan Advanced Materials Gains EU Certification for Structural Steel Fire Protection System

A sophisticated structural steel fire protection system from Morgan Advanced Materials has been certified for the fire protection of structural steelwork in compliance with the EU Construction Products Regulation (Regulation 305/2011/EU).

From Morgan Advanced Materials 11 Aug 2017

New Hexapod Targets Medium-Load, Ultra-Precision Applications

Aerotech’s HexGen™ hexapods represent a significant advance in six-degree-of-freedom positioning performance. The newest member of the HexGen family, the HEX300-230HL, is targeted at medium-load, ultra-precision applications ranging from sensor testing to synchrotron sample manipulation. Aerotech’s HexGen hexapods are the only hexapods on the market today that provide guaranteed positioning accuracy specifications below 5 μm.

From Aerotech, Inc. 11 Aug 2017

New Hardness Testing Platform Available

Newage Testing Instruments, an established leader in hardness testing equipment, has launched a new website: www.hardnesstesters.com.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 11 Aug 2017

Field Trip to Mars” with the Help of Polytec’s LSV-2000

BAFTA, Oscar and Cannes Lions-winning VFX house Framestore recently took a group of school children on a “Field Trip to Mars,” courtesy of a one-of-a-kind US school bus, Unreal Engine and a brilliantly conceived shared VR experience.

From Polytec 11 Aug 2017

Dynamic Windows that can Change from Transparent to Opaque Within One Minute

Engineers at Stanford University have created dynamic windows that can change from transparent to opaque or back again in within a minute and do not wear over time.

10 Aug 2017

US Navy Awards Spectro Scientific $9.6M Contract For Fluid Analysis Equipment And Names Company as Finalist in Research Concept Challenge Competition

Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed-water analysis instrumentation and software, has won a $9.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide fluid analysis equipment and support.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 10 Aug 2017

Gold(+II) Encapsulated in Porphyrin Found to be Highly Stable

The gold atom’s normal oxidation states in compounds are +I and +III. In contrast, the divalent form (+II) largely forms polynuclear compounds.

9 Aug 2017

TA Instruments Introduces the Industry’s First Benchtop High Pressure TGA System

TA Instruments is pleased to introduce the new benchtop High Pressure Thermogravimetric Analyzer, the Discovery HP-TGA 750. This instrument is the first product developed jointly with the team from recently acquired Rubotherm and TA, bringing together the industry leading technologies of both organizations. It is the first and only benchtop high pressure TGA available.

From TA Instruments 9 Aug 2017

Patent approved for Tandem Ionisation

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced that its US patent (US 15/231,383) for Tandem Ionisation® has been approved.

From Markes International Limited 8 Aug 2017

Advanced Specialty Polymers Enhance Performance of Innovative Engines

In manufacturing, the latest innovations in equipment, processes and materials often get tested first by automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

8 Aug 2017

Researchers Use Artificial Nanosilicate Clay to 3D Print New Scaffolds

3D printing has touched nearly every industry today. What the average consumer or hobbyist may not be aware of though is that within each of those industries, 3D printing and other progressive technologies are creating entirely new realms.

8 Aug 2017