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New Method Could Predict How Atoms Diffuse in Other Materials

The movement of atoms in solids controls everything.

10 Mar 2017

Robinson Brothers appoints Swan Chemical Inc. as Exclusive Distributor for Robac Technology in US and Canada.

Swan Chemical Inc. (SCI) continues to grow its rubber masterbatch and additive market presence with the addition of the Robac Technology product range.

From Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. 10 Mar 2017

New Innovative Measurement Technologies for 3D Surface Metrology

Sensofar Metrology has developed two new innovative measurement technology features that take great advantage of Sensofar’s utilisation of a microdisplay in their 3-in-1 S-line 3D surface metrology systems.

From Sensofar Metrology 10 Mar 2017

Leapfrog Bold Successfully 3D Prints Using Plastic Polypropylene Filament

3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog, known for its Creatr line of 3D printers, introduced its latest desktop 3D printer, the Leapfrog Bolt, just a few months ago.

10 Mar 2017

Morgan Advanced Materials Launches Kiln Furniture at Ceramics Expo, in a First for US Market

This year’s Ceramics Expo has been chosen for the launch of a brand new range of kiln furniture from Morgan Advanced Materials, suited to the production of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

From Morgan Advanced Materials 9 Mar 2017

Screening and Quantification for Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Using ED-XRF Analyzers Is Detailed in New Application Brief

The screening and quantification for heavy metals in cosmetics using energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyzers is detailed in a new application brief available to download at http://bit.ly/2mAdFRm

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 9 Mar 2017

Method for Measuring Weak or Nonexistent Magnetic Fields Holds Promise for Next-Generation Computing Devices

A team of researchers at the University of Iowa have proposed a new method to detect and measure materials that emit weak magnetic signals or do not have a magnetic field at all.

9 Mar 2017

Lucifer Furnaces Equips R. Hueter with Benchtop Oven for Heat Treating with Nitrogen

R. Hueter Co, Beverly Massachusetts, a northeast CNC machine shop specializing in male and female RF connector contact production has added a Lucifer Furnaces’ heat treating oven to meet their growing heat treating needs.

From Lucifer Furnaces 9 Mar 2017

Researchers Successfully Create Exotic Time Crystals Using Theories Developed at Princeton University

Time crystals may sound like something from science fiction, having more to do with time travel or Dr. Who.

9 Mar 2017

NRL Researchers Develop Transparent Thermoplastic Elastomer Armor

WASHINGTON. U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) research chemists developed and patented a transparent thermoplastic elastomer armor to reduce weight, inherent in most bullet-resistant glass, while maintaining ballistic properties.

9 Mar 2017

New Method Could Enable Creation of Biodegradable and Petroleum-Free Plastics

US startup Mango Materials is testing a new process for biodegradable plastics at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Advanced Biofuels Process Demonstration Unit.

9 Mar 2017

Frameless Hangprinter Could 3D Print Extremely Large Structures

Torbjørn Ludvigsen, a Swedish maker and RepRap builder, is raising funds to develop the Hangprinter, a suspended 3D printer that uses the walls and ceiling of a room as its “frame.” The unusual 3D printer can be used to print extremely large structures.

9 Mar 2017

More Science. Less Time. Check out Lake Shore Cryotronics’ APS exhibit

Lake Shore Cryotronics will showcase material characterization solutions—including a new highly sensitive electromagnet-based vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM)—as well as a comprehensive range of cryogenic temperature measurement products at next week’s APS March Meeting in New Orleans.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 8 Mar 2017

COMSOL Conference 2017 — Call for Papers and Posters

The COMSOL Conference 2017 Boston will be held October 4-6, 2017 at the Boston Marriott Newton hotel. The program committee of the 13th annual COMSOL Conference today invites members of the COMSOL community to submit paper and poster abstracts on their numerical simulation work and custom applications.

From COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd. 8 Mar 2017