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Researchers Develop New Catalytic Technique to Synthesize Life-Saving Drugs

A group of researchers including Daniel Weix, a chemistry professor at the University of Rochester, has developed a technique to identify new catalysts that may help to synthesize drugs inexpensively and more efficiently.

17 Oct 2016

Surface Texture of GaN Materials Influence Health of Nearby Cells

North Carolina State University researchers have identified that the surface texture of gallium nitride (GaN) materials has the ability to influence the condition of adjacent cells.

17 Oct 2016

Micro-Epsilon to Launch Its New Inline Thermal Imaging System For Plastic Injection Moulded Parts At Advanced Engineering Show

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK will be showcasing its full range of sensor technologies at Advanced Engineering UK, stand D50, Hall 2, 2nd November – 3rd November 2016, at the NEC, Birmingham. Located within the ‘Automotive Engineering’ section, the stand will feature award-winning laser triangulation sensors, non-contact capacitive and inductive displacement sensors, as well as 2D/3D laser profile sensors, infrared temperature sensors, thermal imagers and colour sensors.

From Micro-Epsilon 17 Oct 2016

New Deal on VOC Emissions Analysers

The German manufacturer of gas analysers SK Elektronik (SKE), has appointed Quantitech as its exclusive UK distributor. SKE is a leading global provider of gas analysers based on the principle of Flame Ionisation Detection (FID). Key applications for the company’s analysers include emissions monitoring, process gas monitoring, and the monitoring of abatement efficiency and emissions from wastewater treatment.

17 Oct 2016

Gentle Dilute-Phase Conveying of Plastic Pellets

Coperion GmbH, Weingarten/Germany, will be presenting its latest developments for gentle material conveying at its booth B19, Hall 14 at the K 2016. For the first time Coperion will be presenting the newly developed deflector elbow GAMMA-BEND NT, which prevents the formation of angel hair. In addition, Coperion will be showcasing its re-engineered and optimized ZV rotary valve for pellets.

17 Oct 2016

Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2016: "Golden" Allrounder for Efficient Plastics Processing

At the Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2016 trade fair to be held from 16 to 19 November in Jakarta, Arburg will present the high-end, fully automated and cost-efficient manufacture of standard products on Stand D-9218 in Hall D. An Allrounder 470 E Golden Electric from the new electric entry-level machine series will produce storage boxes. The machine offers an excellent price/performance ratio thanks to its consistent standardisation. A Multilift Select linear robotic system performs the parts handling tasks.

17 Oct 2016

Hot products. Easy choice.

Plansee presents its new hot zone concepts.All-metal hot zones from Plansee are used at high temperatures of over 1,000 °C / 1,832 °F. Three newly developed equipment packages cover the very differing requirements of plant operators. An online configurator gives potential buyers immediate access to prices, energy consumption values and equipment features.

From PLANSEE 17 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Hot Water Flows Near Surface of Superhydrophobic Materials

When flowing closely to a few specially designed surfaces, water and various other liquids develop a strange property. The speed at which water flows is not equal to zero even in the layer directly touching the wall.

14 Oct 2016

Researchers Design Metal-Free Molecules Capable of Glowing Persistently at Room Temperature

A new generation of electronics has been inspired by LEDs, however more research is still required to make luminescent materials that have prolonged lifespan and consume less energy. Although a few inorganic metals appear promising, they are rare, expensive to process, and likely to be toxic.

14 Oct 2016

Lucideon to Host ‘Alternative Uses for Bricks in Structural Work’ Webinar

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, is hosting a webinar, ‘Alternative Uses for Bricks in Structural Work: Moving Beyond Thin Brick’ on Tuesday 01 November 2016, 3pm (UK time), 10am (EDT...

14 Oct 2016

Renishaw Uncovers The Value Of Additive For The Manufacturing Process Chain At Formnext 2016

Global engineering and technology company Renishaw will showcase its latest developments and highlight the role that metal additive manufacturing plays in the manufacturing process chain at formnext, taking place between the 15th and 18th of November, 2016, in Frankfurt, Germany.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 13 Oct 2016

New Technique Enhances Stability of Permanent Magnets

Loss of magnetization in permanent magnets can be a real concern for physicists. In 1983, Sumitomo, a Japanese company, developed the most powerful magnet available, offering ten times more magnetic energy compared to the earlier types.

13 Oct 2016

IoT Tech Expo: Manufacturers, Developers, Engineers and IoT Technology Providers Arrive in Silicon Valley this Month for the Leading Global IoT Event

The IoT Tech Expo will be descending on Silicon Valley next week (October 20-21st) for 2 days of top-level content, discussion, case studies, live demos, workshops and plenty of networking opportunities. There will be 8 ...

13 Oct 2016

MIT Study Reveals Electron-Phonon Interactions Impact Heat Dissipation in Computer Chips

Technological development in the near future will see more transistors being placed into much smaller areas within computer chips. MIT engineers state cell phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets are likely to face a greater risk of overheating, resulting in interactions between electrons and heat-carrying particles known as phonons.

13 Oct 2016

New Polymer May Help Detect Early Stages of Kidney Disease

The advanced phase of acute kidney injury can be fatal in even one in two patients. Fortunately, now it will be possible to detect the disease in its initial stages, when treatment is still relatively simple and the prognosis good.

13 Oct 2016