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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

Hitachi High-Technologies acquires Oxford Instruments' Industrial Analysis business for £80 million, aiming to strengthen its product offerings in key sectors.

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 Malvern Panalytical 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

Novel Process to Produce Sustainable Rubber, Plastics

Butadiene, a molecule traditionally manufactured from natural gas or petroleum, is used to produce synthetic rubber and plastics used for manufacturing toys, tires, and numerous other products.

25 Apr 2017

New Hiden ExQ Dynamic Gas Analyser

The Hiden ExQ quantitative gas analyser is a new multi-featured and compact mass spectrometer system providing continuous on-line analysis of dynamic gas streams at pressures from sub-atmospheric up to 30 bar, the fully integrated system now being configurable both for bench-top and for rack-mounting operation. Connection to the process is via a flexible heated inert capillary line with a sample consumption rate less than 10 mL/minute and a response time of less than 300 milliseconds at pressures near atmosphere.

25 Apr 2017

New Hiden ExQ Dynamic Gas Analyser

25 Apr 2017

Harper and Ferrite Form Relationship for Microwave Solutions for Industrial Material Processing

Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, and Ferrite Microwave Technologies, LLC (FMT), the premier global provider of 915 MHz industrial microwave systems, announced today their forming of a strategic relationship. Harper will utilize FMT’s high power microwave heating technology to complement its product portfolio of traditional gas and electric fired furnaces, enabling its customers with access to a broader range of options and the expertise of two recognized industry leaders.

From Harper International 25 Apr 2017

miniDAWN TREOS II SEC-MALS Detector for Essential Protein and Polymer Characterization

Wyatt's miniDAWN TREOS II MALS detector delivers unmatched sensitivity and versatility for characterizing macromolecules and nanoparticles in solution.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 25 Apr 2017

Entry-level Flow Chemistry Systems

Available in a choice of configurations the Uniqsis FlowLab™ range are affordable and easy-to-use flow chemistry systems ideal for use in research, education and for those wishing to try flow chemistry without the associated costs of a fully automatic system.

From Uniqsis Ltd 24 Apr 2017

Avantor® Acquires Puritan Products

The acquisition of Puritan Products expands Avantor's high-purity cGMP offerings, enhancing support for Biopharma, research, and electronic materials customers.

24 Apr 2017

Distek, Inc. Releases Model 2500 Select - Bathless Dissolution Tester

Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory testing instruments for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as an experienced provider of validation and qualification services, announced today the release of the Model 2500 Select - Bathless Dissolution Tester.

24 Apr 2017