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New Non-Toxic Solvent Paves Way for Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells

A team of researchers at Oxford University have created a solvent system with decreased toxicity that can be applied in the assembling of perovskite solar cells, solving one of the hurdles to the commercialization of a technology that has the potential to revolutionize the solar sector.

6 Oct 2016

New 3D Printed Smartphone Microscope Turns Microbiology into Game Time

A smartphone microscope that can be easily assembled, offers new techniques to interact with and also to learn about common microbes. This open-source device can be used either by teachers or for various other educational requirements.

6 Oct 2016

RPI Supplies Four Rotary Tables to World’s Leading CMM Manufacturers

RPI UK, the world’s leading specialist developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, has successfully supplied four top of the range rotary tables to world-leading coordinate measuring machine manufacturer Nikon Metrology and another major CMM manufacturer.

6 Oct 2016

Highly Durable Thermoplastic Foams, Composites Help Build Lighter and Recyclable Blades

As the sizes of offshore wind turbines increase, operators are finding it challenging to transport, install, disassemble, and dispose the gigantic rotor blades of these turbines. In partnership with other industry experts, Fraunhofer researchers are working towards developing highly durable thermoplastic composites and foams that will help in building lighter and recyclable blades.

5 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Bacterial Nitrogenase to Improve Industrial Production of Ammonia

Nitrogen is vital for life, and in nature the chief source of nitrogen is in the form of gas found in earth’s atmosphere. This gas does not react easily with other elements. Certain types of specialized bacteria are capable of converting nitrogen molecules in the air into ammonia so that it can be used to create proteins, which are the building blocks, power plants and machines of cells.

5 Oct 2016

Fraunhofer Researchers to Launch New Antireflective Coating at K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf

It is possible to manufacture transparent plastic optical lenses in different shapes in a cost-effective manner, although there is a disadvantage as they reflect light just as much as glass. Fraunhofer researchers will be launching a new type of antireflective coating at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf.

5 Oct 2016

KAIST Researchers Develop Novel Microporous Polymers Using Elemental Sulfur

Methane, a key component of natural gas, has recently emerged as a vital source of energy due to its availability in huge quantities and its relatively clean nature compared to fossil fuels.

5 Oct 2016

Nordson DAGE Receives a Global Technology Award for Inspection – X-ray

The new Quadra™ 7 offers 0.1μm sub-micron feature recognition.

From Nordson DAGE 5 Oct 2016

How Choice of Reactor Vessel Affects Reaction Performance

Asynt has produced a new report that compares the thermal performance and advantages of vacuum jacketed versus non-vacuum jacketed reaction vessels.

From Asynt 5 Oct 2016

New e-Shop from Leybold Worldwide Online

At the beginning of September coinciding with the renaming of Leybold GmbH, the brand-new e-shop of the Cologne-based company was launched.

5 Oct 2016

SMART Group to Host Soldering Void Workshop

SMART Group, Europe’s largest technical trade association focusing on Surface Mount And Related Technologies, announces that it will host a workshop called “Soldering Voids: Formation, Causes and Mitigation&r...

5 Oct 2016

Save Time and Money with Cortec’s EcoClean® Biodegradable Scale and Rust Remover powered by Nano VpCI®!

Buildup of scale and corrosion is a common occurrence in pipes and systems in constant contact with water.

From Cortec Corporation 5 Oct 2016

Industrial Laser Marking and Welding of Plastics

At the leading trade fair for plastics and rubber ‘K’ in Dusseldorf, ROFIN showcases new powerful solutions for industrial laser marking and welding of plastics.

5 Oct 2016

Unexpected Perovskite Behavior Holds Promise for Use in Batteries and Water-Splitting Devices

Perovskite is a type of oxide structure, and researchers have discovered it has an unexpected and unique behavior when exposed to streams of electrons and water vapor. The material emits oxygen and began to oscillate, closely resembling a living, breathing organism.

5 Oct 2016

Indium Corporation Expert to Present at IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop on Thermal Management

Indium Corporation's Ron Hunadi, Market Development Manager, Semiconductor and Advanced Materials, will share his knowledge and expertise at IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop and Tabletop Exhibition on Thermal Manag...

From Indium Corporation 5 Oct 2016