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Designing New Materials Requires a Thorough Understanding of Crystal Growth

Tiny crystals twist, align and slam into each other, like two magnets being pulled toward each other, because of an altogether different force. Researchers, for the very time, have measured the force that pulls these crystals together and visualized how they swivel and align.

28 Apr 2017

Study on the Behavior of Weyl Fermions on Semimetal Surface

The behavior of Weyl particles trapped on the surface of Weyl semimetals has been examined by MIPT researchers. Their study was featured in the renowned Rapid Communications section of Physical Review В.

28 Apr 2017

IONICON Presents the Revolutionary PTR-TOF 6000 X2 Trace Gas Analyzer

The PTR-TOF 6000 X2 is the first instrument in IONICON’s portfolio based on the new highresolution release of the “ioniTOF” platform and our PTR technology in combination with the new “X2” features. X2 comprises the latest generation of performance tools incl. the ION-BOOSTER funnel as well as the hexapole ION-GUIDE for the ultimate PTR-TOFMS experience.

From IONICON Analytik 28 Apr 2017

New Sierra Instruments’ Infographic Explains Advantage of Thermal Mass Flow Controllers for Industrial Applications

Sierra Instruments announces the release of a new infographic explaining why mass flow controllers based on capillary thermal mass flow technology provide exponentially more accurate mass flow data than volumetric flow devices for industrial gas mass flow control applications.

From Sierra Instruments 28 Apr 2017

Gecko-Inspired Double-Sided Adhesive can Stick and Unstick to Surfaces in Wet Conditions

Geckos are famous for their ability to naturally scramble up walls and walk upside down across ceilings. Even in slippery rain forests, the lizards are able to maintain their grip.

27 Apr 2017

MIT Researchers Develop New Technique Using 3D Printing to Construct Buildings

The number of materials that can be produced by 3D printing has increased to include not only plastics but also glass, metal, and even food. MIT researchers are increasing that number further, with the design of a system capable of 3D printing the basic structure of a whole building.

27 Apr 2017

Safe, Accurate, Reproducible and Validatable Sterilization with Systec

Once again, Systec GmbH, the leading manufacturer of autoclaves, including laboratory autoclaves, media preparators, and plate pourers for liquid media and microbiological culture media, will be presenting the highlights...

27 Apr 2017

Resistance Wire Boost Puts Alloy Wire in Great Shape for Interpack 2017

A leading UK manufacturer has recorded 50% growth in sales for its resistance wire after winning customers based on lead times and those looking for European quality material.

27 Apr 2017

Freeformer Produces Aviation Component Made from Original Material

"Functional replacement parts, medical implants and functional spare parts are just three of the many areas for which our Freeformer and Arburg Plastic Freeforming are the ideal choice," explains Eberhard Lutz, Arburg's Director of Freeformer Sales in summary.

27 Apr 2017

Sale of Industrial Analysis business to Hitachi High-Technologies

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology solutions, information and services for industry and research, today announces that it has agreed to sell its Industrial Analysis business to Hitachi High-Tec...

From Oxford Instruments 27 Apr 2017

PlastiComp Expands Production Capability for Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites

PlastiComp, Inc., a global leader in long fiber thermoplastic materials and technologies, announced it has completed installation of an additional pultrusion line dedicated to manufacturing long carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite pellets at its Winona, Minn., location. The firm brought its initial production line dedicated to producing long carbon fiber composite pellets online in 2014 and operates four other pultrusion lines to manufacture its long glass fiber products.

27 Apr 2017

Freeman Technology Open an Office in Japan

Powder characterisation specialists, Freeman Technology, continues to expand their global presence with the establishment of an operation in Japan and the appointment of Takashi Nishimura as Product Manager.

From Freeman Technology 26 Apr 2017

Innovative Technique for Separating Water from Oil by Exposure to Visible Light

Engineers from the MIT have developed an innovative system which uses only light to control the manner in which water moves over a surface. According to the researchers, the discovery might prove significant in the advancement of technologies such as field systems with the ability to separate water from oil at a drilling rig, or microfluidic diagnostic devices whose valves and channels can be reprogrammed on the go.

26 Apr 2017

Applying Microfluidics to Unearth Microscopic Scale Behavior of Complex Fluids

Developing “lab on a chip” devices proves to be a significant step forward in future healthcare. Distinct from electronic chips used in computers, these “chips” are small devices into which biological fluids such as urine or blood are introduced to fill explicitly designed microscopic channels comprising biosensors with the ability to detect specific markers of diseases within the fluids and to ensure fast diagnosis.

25 Apr 2017

MIT Researchers Develop Simple Technique to Produce Stronger Polymers

Plastic, rubber, and a number of other useful materials are composed of polymers — long chains set in a cross-linked network. At the molecular level, these polymer networks have structural defects that weaken them.

25 Apr 2017