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Portable 3D Printer Helps Construct Prototype Home in Russia

Though 3D-printed architecture is still in its relative infancy, we're already at the point that printing a basic house is feasible. 3D-printing firm Apis Cor, in collaboration with development firm PIK, recently showed off the portable 3D printer it has developed by using it to build a basic structure of a 38-sq-m (409-sq-ft) home.

6 Mar 2017

Research on 3D Printing Unlocks Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

A team of researchers in Russia have published a paper that uses 3D printing to unlock the potential of carbon fiber composite materials. The materials are commonly used in industry to make lightweight and durable parts.

6 Mar 2017

Silicon-On-Insulator Wafer Ideal for Growing Gallium Nitride Crystals

Researchers at Aalto University collaborated with Okmetic Oy and the Polish ITME to study the application of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) wafers, which are used as a platform for producing a variety of microelectronics components, as a substrate for manufacturing gallium nitride crystals.

3 Mar 2017

Magnetic Persuasion Detected in Neighboring Metals

A new study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, highlights the possibility of swaying certain materials by their neighbors in order to become magnetic, similar to a group of undecided voters.

3 Mar 2017

Axalta's Automotive Coating System Development to be Presented at PITTCON Conference and Expo 2017

Dr. Chen Ling, Senior Scientist at Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will present new developments in the detection and characterization of chemical molecule migrations in multi-layer automotive coatings at the PITTCON Conference and Expo 2017.

3 Mar 2017

New at Pittcon 2017 – PANalytical presents their new benchtop XRD system Aeris

PANalytical, world’s leading supplier of analytical X-ray instrumentation and software, will present Aeris, their new X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) benchtop instrument, for live demonstration in booth 2412 at Pittcon 2017 in Chicago, IL, March 6-9. Conferees can experience firsthand the ease of use and high performance of this newly developed system.

3 Mar 2017

WITec GmbH introduces a transformed user experience at Pittcon 2017

The Pittcon Conference and Expo in Chicago will see the introduction of results-oriented hardware and software advancements that combine to extend WITec’s lead in Raman imaging and SPM innovation.

From WITec GmbH 3 Mar 2017

Cortec Corporation Certified to Test Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibiting Ability of Hydraulic Fluids

Vapor phase corrosion protection is an important factor to consider when adding corrosion inhibitors to hydraulic fluids.

From Cortec Corporation 3 Mar 2017

Viavi Solutions Announces Fit-For-Purpose Accessories for MicroNIR ProTM

Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced its latest suite of innovative accessories to the MicroNIR family of products.

From Viavi Solutions 3 Mar 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK to Present Paper on Dispensing for Chip-on-Wafer Packaging and Poster on Coating Applications for EMI Shielding at IMAPS Device Packaging Conference

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), a global leader in dispensing, jetting, and coating equipment and technologies, will present a technical paper and poster session at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference being held at the WeKoPa Resort & Casino in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona, March 7-9, 2017.

From Nordson ASYMTEK 3 Mar 2017

Launch of five-strand laboratory LFT lines for end users

ProTec Polymer Processing will launch five-strand laboratory LFT lines for developing high quality long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics by pultrusion at this year's Chinaplas from 16 to 19 May 2017 in Guangzhou.

From ProTec Polymer Processing 3 Mar 2017

Viavi Solutions Announces Fit-For-Purpose Accessories for MicroNIR Pro â„¢

Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced its latest suite of innovative accessories to the MicroNIR family of products.

2 Mar 2017

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop Simulation Tool to Produce More Efficient, Flexible Non-Woven Fabrics

Non-woven fabrics have become an essential part of people's everyday life. New software developed by a Fraunhofer Institute makes the production of non-woven products more flexible and efficient.

2 Mar 2017

Metrohm Launches New Entry-Level Ion Chromatograph for Routine Water Analyses

Metrohm is proud to announce the launch of the Eco IC, a cost-effective new ion chromatograph designed for routine analysis. Eco IC delivers performance and productivity for price sensitive markets such as environmental testing and higher education.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 2 Mar 2017

TA Instruments Introduces Three New Dilatometer Lines

TA Instruments is pleased to introduce three new Dilatometer product lines to the successful 800 platform: the DIL 820, the DIL 830, and the ODP 860. Each of these instruments feature TA’s exclusive True Differential technology, resulting in measurement accuracies that are 10 times better than the closest competitive system and reaffirming TA’s position as the technology and global leader in thermal analysis.

From TA Instruments 2 Mar 2017