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New Linear Motor Stages with Magnetic Direct Drives and New Motion Controller, from PI

Ultra-precise linear motor stages are well-suited for industry and research positioning and scanning applications, such as found in precision automation, micro-assembly, biotechnology, laser beam control, optics, lens testing, and photonics alignment.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 18 Jan 2017

Johnson Matthey uses a Magritek Spinsolve Benchtop NMR system for materials characterisation in their Research Facility at Sonning Common, UK.R

Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, reports on how a research group at the Johnson Matthey Technology Centre at Sonning Common is using their Spinsolve benchtop NMR spectrometer.

From Magritek 18 Jan 2017

Pittcon Launches New Improved Mobile App with Web Version

The Pittcon marketing department is pleased to announce the release of its official 2017 conference and exposition planning tool, Pittcon at a Glance, which is available in app version for mobile devices (Pittcon 2017) a...

From Pittcon 18 Jan 2017

Researchers Successfully Create Flexible Ferroelectrics

Until recently, the term “flexible ferroelectrics” could have been thought of as the same type of oxymoronic phrase.

17 Jan 2017

The Performance Users Trust in A New Colour

BMG LABTECHâ€™s visual appearance is heading into a new direction. The microplate reader company launched a new corporate colour identity that will be rolled out across all products as well as external and internal communication channels in the coming weeks.

17 Jan 2017

Researchers Successfully Localize Hydrogen Atoms for Material Analysis

Although diffraction-based analytical techniques are widely employed in laboratories, they are still not very successful in analyzing samples that are smaller than a micrometer.

16 Jan 2017

Superior Ohmic Contacts with Higher Work Functions Revolutionize Field of Flexible Electronics

Our lives have been reformed in multiple ways using semiconductors - the fundamental components of electronic devices.

16 Jan 2017

Green Dot Bioplastics Create New Biodegradable Plastic for Horticultural Applications

Nurturing a healthy garden is symbolic of sustainability. Green Dot Bioplastics has launched a new high-performing biodegradable plastic that would enable greenhouses and gardeners to reduce the environmental impact caused by plastic pots.

16 Jan 2017

New 2D Semiconducting Polymer-Blended Nanonetwork Material Could Form Backbone of Organic Electronics

Researchers may have found a "sweet spot" for organic electronics by fabricating a new 2D semiconducting polymer-blended nanonetwork material that simultaneously achieves excellent charge mobility, high flexibility, and nearly 100% optical transparency—a combination of properties that has so far been elusive for semiconducting materials.

16 Jan 2017

MIT Chemists Develop New Technique that Enables Adaptable 3D Printing

Three-dimensional printing technology makes it possible to rapidly manufacture objects by depositing layer upon layer of polymers in a precisely determined pattern.

16 Jan 2017

Michelin Group Uses AddUp Solutions' 3D-Printed Molds to Enhance Tire Performance

The Michelin Group and industrial engineering group Fives Group S.A. have spoken about their joint venture ‘AddUp Solutions,’ a metal 3D printing project. AddUp is developing a line of metal 3D printers, and will use 3D printed molds to improve Michelin tire performance.

16 Jan 2017

Novel Anode Spike Removal Machine

VHE has developed a novel anode spike removal machine which can quickly, safely and economically remove anode spikes, permitting the partly-used anode to be returned to the pot.

16 Jan 2017

High-Precision Trace Moisture Transmitter for High-Purity Gas Applications

Michell’s Pura range of trace moisture transmitters were developed for applications where purity of gases is of critical importance and even trace amounts of moisture are considered to be a contaminant.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 16 Jan 2017

Composite Material for Water Purification

Removal of multiple contaminants from water by supported ionic liquid phases Fresh, clean water coming directly from the tap is a true luxury. In developing countries, people often have no choice but to use a cont...

16 Jan 2017

Bruker Announces Acquisition of Active Spectrum Micro-ESR Business

Bruker today announced that it has acquired Active Spectrum Inc. in Foster City, California, the inventor and manufacturer of innovative benchtop micro-ESR (Electron Spin Resonance) spectroscopy systems used for chemistry teaching and research, as well as for applied and industrial applications. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

From Bruker 13 Jan 2017