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Nordson MARCH Receives Global Technology Award for FlexTRAK-CDS High-volume Plasma System

System delivers industry-leading throughput capacity with short cycle times.

From Nordson MARCH 11 Oct 2016

The University of Bristol Uses Kleindiek Micromanipulators and the Application of SEMGlu in Their Research on Materials from the Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Accident at Fukushima

EM Resolutions, manufacturers and suppliers of tools and accessories for users of electron microscopes, report on the research of Peter Martin from the University of Bristol.

From EM Resolutions Ltd 11 Oct 2016

Morgan Advanced Materials Expands Silicon Carbide Production Capability to Meet European Demand

Morgan Advanced Materials, a global leader in the development and application of advanced material technologies, now has a dedicated volume silicon carbide manufacturing facility in Stourport, UK.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 11 Oct 2016

Introducing the XSB Ashing Furnace

The XSB Ashing Furnace is Thermcraft’s latest solution for the combustion of test samples. With an 1100°C maximum operating temperature and a heated chamber volume of up to 40L, it provides ideal conditions for ashing petrochemicals, coal, food, plastics, and other hydrocarbons.

From Thermcraft, Inc. 10 Oct 2016

Solar-Tectic LLC Receives the Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for 2016

"Solar-Tectic's patented thin-film tandem solar cell technology employs proven materials that hold the potential to make the cost of PV on par with or cheaper than conventional fossil fuel technologies," sa...

10 Oct 2016

Study Provides New Insights into Role of Solvent Molecules in Chemical Reactions

Although solvent molecules in the environment seem to be uninvolved, they can be vital for chemical reactions. This has been revealed by researchers who have been examining the creation of an ether in pure solvents as well as in their mixtures.

7 Oct 2016

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

In the past it was assumed that for efficient functioning of organic solar cells, a large driving force was required, but that hinders the efficiency of organic solar cells.

7 Oct 2016

Bruker Introduces Enhanced Wine-Profiling Module 3.1 for its NMR FoodScreener™

Bruker today announced the release of the updated and enhanced version 3.1 Wine-Profiling module of the successful NMR FoodScreener platform.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 7 Oct 2016

Discover Oxford Instruments’ Latest Process Innovation: SiC via etch for RF Device Manufacture

SiC is becoming an increasingly important material, particularly in the arena of high performance GaN RF devices using SiC as a substrate. A smooth via etch through the SiC is essential to enable these devices, and Oxford Instruments has just announced the ideal solution for etching high quality SiC vias efficiently, its high performance PlasmaPro 100 Polaris etch system.

7 Oct 2016

PowerCell Signs Important Agreement with 3M to meet the Growing Market for Fuel Cell Stacks - to Secure Deliveries of MEA with High Quality and Performance

Leading fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has signed an important agreement with world-leading 3M to secure future supplies of MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly). The agreement with 3M secures PowerCell’s supplies for the increased demand of the fuel cell stacks PowerCell S1 and S2.

7 Oct 2016

Engineered Material Systems to Showcase Liquid and Dry Film Negative Tone Photoresists At Semicon Europa

Engineered Material Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of negative photoresist materials for MEMS and TSV passivation/sealing applications, will exhibit at Semicon Europa, scheduled to take place Oct. 25-27, 2016 i...

7 Oct 2016

Morgan Advanced Materials Brings its Acclaimed Range of Hydrocyclones to New Markets

Morgan Advanced Materials, a global specialist in the application of advanced material technologies for the industrial sector, is expanding its range of established hydrocyclone liners into new markets, as it continues to further develop this solution.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 7 Oct 2016

Strem Chemicals Surpasses Chemstewards® Requirements

Strem Chemicals Qualifies for SOCMA’s “Excellence” Ranking Newburyport, MA (October 6, 2016) – Strem Chemicals’ Newburyport, MA facility announced today that as a result of exceeding key p...

From Strem Chemicals 6 Oct 2016

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

Celanese Corporation, an international technology and specialty materials company, will launch its Ateva® ExtruBond™ ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) at the 2016 Flex Pack Con October 9-12 in Memphis, Tenn.

6 Oct 2016

Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

Batteries used in smart phones as well as other portable electronic devices normally dry out during inopportune times. Scientists have attempted to create fibers as an alternative to batteries and incorporate these fibers in clothing to power these portable devices.

6 Oct 2016

Materials Science News

Nordson MARCH Receives Global Technology Award for FlexTRAK-CDS High-volume Plasma System

The University of Bristol Uses Kleindiek Micromanipulators and the Application of SEMGlu in Their Research on Materials from the Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Accident at Fukushima

Morgan Advanced Materials Expands Silicon Carbide Production Capability to Meet European Demand

Introducing the XSB Ashing Furnace

Solar-Tectic LLC Receives the Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for 2016

Study Provides New Insights into Role of Solvent Molecules in Chemical Reactions

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

Bruker Introduces Enhanced Wine-Profiling Module 3.1 for its NMR FoodScreener™

Discover Oxford Instruments’ Latest Process Innovation: SiC via etch for RF Device Manufacture

PowerCell Signs Important Agreement with 3M to meet the Growing Market for Fuel Cell Stacks - to Secure Deliveries of MEA with High Quality and Performance

Engineered Material Systems to Showcase Liquid and Dry Film Negative Tone Photoresists At Semicon Europa

Morgan Advanced Materials Brings its Acclaimed Range of Hydrocyclones to New Markets

Strem Chemicals Surpasses Chemstewards® Requirements

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

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