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Peak Scientific Launches Initiative To Reconnect With Lost Generators

Peak Scientific, a global leader in gas generation for the laboratory sector, has launched a new initiative to update its national register of what is a considerable install base of gas generators across North America. T...

16 Feb 2017

New Research on Scanning-Tunneling Microscope

A recent study demonstrates that a scanning-tunneling microscope (STM), used to analyze changes that occur in a single molecule’s shape at the atomic scale, creates an impact on the molecule’s ability to carry out these changes.

15 Feb 2017

Industry Fair 2017: Arburg presents entry-level electric machine

Arburg will be present at the Industry Fair in Celje (Slovenia) from 4 to 7 April 2017 with an efficient injection moulding application: at the Arburg stand, 31 in Hall K, an Allrounder from the new electric entry-level Golden Electric series will produce a cover for a dog lead that can be worn around the wrist. Thanks to consistent standardisation, the injection moulding machine offers an excellent price/performance ratio. A linear Multilift Select robotic system performs the handling tasks.

From Arburg GmbH 15 Feb 2017

Innovative Nonreciprocal Mechanical Metamaterials Could Add Value to Newer Mechanical Devices

The world’s first mechanical metamaterials with the ability to effortlessly transfer motion in one direction and to block it in the other have been developed by engineers and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the AMOLF institute, Netherlands.

14 Feb 2017

New Thermally Conductive Rubber Material for Robot Muscles and Heated Garments

A thermally conductive rubber material representing a breakthrough for developing stretchable, soft electronics and machines has been developed by Carmel Majidi and Jonathan Malen of Carnegie Mellon University.

14 Feb 2017

Engineers Develop Environmentally Friendly Ceramic Composites by Hydrothermal Densification

A distinguished professor and his research team from Rutgers University have developed an eco-friendly concrete using a reactive hydrothermal liquid-phase densification (rHLPD) process, otherwise known as low-temperature solidification.

By Liam Critchley 14 Feb 2017

Exar Launches AEC-Q100 Qualified Family of 40V PoL Regulators

Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal application specific technology solutions serving the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio/video markets, today announced a new AEC-Q100 qualified family of 40V switching regulators for automotive applications such as infotainment head units and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

14 Feb 2017

Quantification & Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes

Postnova Analytics has published an application note that describes a new method to characterize and quantify Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) in soil samples using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation coupled with MALS detection (AF4-MALS).

From Postnova Analytics 14 Feb 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK's Introduces Redesigned EasyCoat 6 Conformal Coating Software

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), introduces its upgraded EasyCoatÂ® 6 software for its Select CoatÂ® SL-940 conformal coating system. EasyCoat 6 software combines several powerful capabilities to deliver a visual programming experience that reduces programming time, increases throughput and productivity, and achieves high quality conformal coating results. Key features include drag-and-drop graphical overlay programming, online and offline programming, and Applicator Tip Tracking.

From Nordson ASYMTEK 13 Feb 2017

UMD Physicist Updates Established Method for Shaping Stellarator Magnets

An old carpenter's proverb, "Measure twice, cut once", highlights the fact that cautious planning will help save materials and time in the future.

13 Feb 2017

Research on Ferroelectric Material Promotes Use of Multivalued Logic for Neuromorphic Computing

A study recently published in Nature Scientific Reports presents a theoretical map to use ferroelectric material in order to process information using multivalued logic.

13 Feb 2017

3MHz Chopper Op Amps from STMicroelectronics Feature Rail-to-Rail Input and Output in Tiny Footprint

The TSZ182 dual precision op amp from STMicroelectronics combines low and extremely temperature-stable input-offset voltage with the added advantages of a 3MHz gain-bandwidth, rail-to-rail inputs and outputs, and ultra-small 2mm x 2mm DFN8 or Mini-SO8 package options.

13 Feb 2017

Miniature Linear Positioning Stage for Single and Multi-Axis Applications

The L-402 compact linear stage is the newest addition to the suite of motion control solutions available from precision positioning systems industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente). Delivering performance and reliability at minimized cost, this affordable miniature linear positioner is well-suited for micromanipulation, test systems, and opto-mechanical alignment automation applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 13 Feb 2017

NIGHTSEA and EMS Launch 3rd Annual KEY Award in Fluorescence Stereo Microscopy for New Faculty

Fluorescence microscopy has become a valuable tool for imaging and differentiating structures in research, education, and industry. Its applications have spread across the life, materials, and forensic sciences as well as geology, chemistry, and semiconductors. To help young faculty members in these areas set up their first labs, NIGHTSEA, providers of the Stereo Microscope Fluorescence Adapter (SFA), are again partnering with well-known accessories supplier, EMS-Diatome, to offer the KEY Award: an equipment grant of a NIGHTSEA SFA with two excitation/emission combinations plus $750 in equipment or supplies selected from the full EMS catalog.

From NIGHTSEA 13 Feb 2017

Researchers Create Highly Stretchable Elastomer for 3D Printing

Elastomers are used in numerous applications because of its superior material properties of resilience, elasticity, and thermal and electrical insulation.

10 Feb 2017