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Scientists Discover Unique Properties of Strontium Niobate

Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently unearthed distinctive characteristics of strontium niobate. Strontium niobate is a peculiar semiconductor that exhibits photocatalytic activity as well as metallic type conduction.

16 May 2017

Insertion Turbine Flowmeters for Larger Diameter Pipe Applications

Titan Enterprises is a leading supplier of affordable, high quality insertion turbine flowmeters for installation in larger diameter pipelines (40 - 900mm).

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 16 May 2017

Innovative, Ultra-Modern Device Generates and Measures X-Rays from Copper Source

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have synthesized and accurately quantified an X-ray spectrum by employing an innovative, ultra-modern device. It took around 20 years to construct the device they employed for measuring the X-rays, and the device is sure to assist the researchers to carry out the world’s most precise measurements of materials to be used in different places ranging from bridges to pharmaceuticals.

15 May 2017

Researchers Successfully Study the Strength of Hydrogen Bonds

With the help of an atomic force microscope, researchers from the University of Basel's Swiss Nanoscience Institute network have managed to study the strength of hydrogen bonds in a single molecule for the first time. They have reported their findings in the Science Advances journal.

15 May 2017

In-Depth Analysis of Liquid-Crystal Living Materials Reveals Their Atypical Behavior

Liquid crystals are used not only for producing mood rings, smart glass, and transitional lenses but also cell membranes, mucus, and slug slime. At present, a research team is attempting to achieve an in-depth knowledge of the way in which liquid crystals, when integrated with bacteria, form living materials and the manner in which they interact with the bacteria to organize and move.

12 May 2017

Removing Residue from Bulk Mixers – Enhanced Dry Cleaning

As rinsing mixer and screw with water and cleaning agents brings unwanted moisture into the system which can cause creation of lumps in the product, wet spots behind O-rings or gaskets and generate vast quantities of contaminated water or other cleaning fluids that have to be dealt with, here we consider the best dry cleaning approaches to minimise the propagation of bacteria.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 12 May 2017

Collaboration between Morgan Advanced Materials and Airbus Reaches New Heights

Morgan Advanced Materials has partnered with global aerospace giant Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL) to develop and manufacture ceramic thruster chambers to aid satellite propulsion using ion beam engines. The products are being developed using Morgan’s proprietary high performance alumina materials, which are proven to deliver exceptional electrical properties.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 12 May 2017

New 3D Printing Method for Creating Silicone Structures Using Self-Assembled Microgels

An oil-based "bath," or support system has been developed by researchers to facilitate precise 3D printing of silicon materials in different shapes.

11 May 2017

Creating Polarization Gradient to Expand Ferroelectric Thin Film Application Range

For the first time, researchers have developed a polarization gradient in a thin film which will assist in largely expanding the functional temperature range for ferroelectrics, an important material employed in different everyday applications.

11 May 2017

New 3D Printing Technology Promises Quicker Implantation of Medical Devices

The University of Florida has recently brought about a new advancement in 3D printing technology that proves to be beneficial for millions of people, who have or need medical devices implanted, every year.

11 May 2017

Cross-Linked Polymer Layer Technology for Protecting and Treating Skin

Researchers from the MIT, the Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and the Olivo Labs have created an innovative material with the ability to temporarily protect and tighten skin, and also smooth out wrinkles.

11 May 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK and Nordson MARCH to Present Papers at Contamination, Cleaning, and Coating Conference in Amsterdam

Nordson ASYMTEK and Nordson MARCH, Nordson companies (NASDAQ: NDSN), will present papers at the Conformal Coating Materials and Processes session at the Contamination, Cleaning, and Coating Conference being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Transitioning from Manual to Automated Conformal Coating, by Michael Szuch, Nordson ASYMTEK and Optimizing the Plasma Treatment Process Prior to Conformal Coating to Eliminate ESD Induced Failures, by David Foote, Nordson MARCH, will be presented on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

From Nordson MARCH 11 May 2017

AMETEK to Acquire MOCON, Inc.

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) and MOCON, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOCO) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which AMETEK will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of MOCON at a price ...

From AMETEK MOCON 11 May 2017

Mocon Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification for North American Facilities

MOCON, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOCO), a leading international provider of instruments and services for testing, measuring and analyzing invisible gases, has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for both of its North American manufa...

From AMETEK MOCON 11 May 2017

Optomec to Unveil Groundbreaking 3D-Printed Sensor Application at RAPID + TCT Conference

Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics (Aerosol Jet) and 3D printed metals (LENS) announced today that the company will showcase Industry first additive manufacturing solutions at the RAPID + TCT conference held May 8 – 11, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

10 May 2017