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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.

The definitive merger agreement between AMETEK and MOCON aims to leverage combined expertise in gas analysis, delivering value to shareholders and customers.

From AMETEK MOCON 11 May 2017

Mocon Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification for North American Facilities

MOCON, Inc. achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification for its North American facilities, ensuring top-quality standards in gas analysis and permeation testing.

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

Intamsys Unveils Funmat HT 3D Printer at Rapid TCT Show in Pittsburgh

Shanghai based 3D printer manufacturer Intamsys is showcasing its latest 3D printer at the Rapid TCT Show in Pittsburgh.

10 May 2017

Impossible Objects Launches Pilot 3D Printing Machine at RAPID + TCT 2017 Conference

Impossible Objects has announced its pilot 3D printing machine, the Model One during the RAPID + TCT 2017 conference in Pittsburgh.

10 May 2017

Researchers Use Atomic-Resolution Electron Microscopy to Observe Migration of Atoms in a Material

Under certain circumstances, the movement of atoms via a material can lead to problems. With the help of atomic-resolution electron microscopy, researchers at LiU, for the very time, observed a phenomenon that has escaped from materials scientists for decades.

10 May 2017

MIT Team Develops Mechanical Actuators Capable of "Breathing" as They Bend

Performing maintenance operations within a nuclear plant puts extreme stress on equipment, due to very high temperatures that are hard for components to withstand without degrading. Recently, some researchers at MIT and elsewhere have developed a radically new approach to create actuators that could be used in such very hot environments.

10 May 2017