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Newly Published ASTM F963-16 Allows Use of HDXRF Testing of Heavy Metals in Toys

The ASTM F15.22 Toy Safety Committee has just published revisions to its U.S. Toy Safety Standard, F963-16, covering the safety of all toys sold in the United States.

From XOS 30 Nov 2016

Aqualog™ Datastream Dashboard Provides Instantaneous Results of Key Water Quality Parameters

Aqualog Datastream Dashboard, which seamlessly integrates with Aqualog, facilitates completely automated analysis and reporting of a wide range of organic matter parameters that are critical for managing and optimizing the drinking water treatment process.

From HORIBA 30 Nov 2016

X-ray Study Explores Atomic Structure of Tiny Traps for Heavy metals

Tiny, glowing crystals that are designed to identify and capture heavy-metal toxins such as mercury or lead could be a powerful new tool ideal for both locating and cleaning up water sources that are contaminated.

30 Nov 2016

DuPont and Longxi Achieve a Breakthrough in Self-lubricating Spherical Bearings for Aircraft

At VISION 2016, Gardasoft demonstrates the TR-CL lens controller, offering precise control of focus-tunable lenses for improved imaging in various applications.

30 Nov 2016

OPTEX Rolls Out New Outdoor and High-Resolution Indoor Laser Sensor

The sensor manufacturer OPTEX is rolling out its outdoor and high-resolution indoor laser sensor RLS-2020S. The makers say that this complements its REDSCAN mini sensor that features a 20x20m detection range.

30 Nov 2016

New Treatment can Artificially Create Physical Properties in Materials

Researchers from the Technical University of Freiberg and the University of Siegen in Germany collaborated to conduct a study which demonstrates that the physical properties of strontium titanate (SrTiO3) in its single crystal form can be modified using a simple electrical treatment. The mineral strontium titanate is studied for its superconducting properties.

30 Nov 2016

Researchers Find Easier Way to Make 3D-Printed Crystal Structures

When I was in elementary school, I loved the science experiments I was assigned in class. One of my favorites was growing crystals.

30 Nov 2016

Allegro MicroSystems Launches New Programmable Linear Hall IC for Automotive and Non-Automotive Applications

Allegro MicroSystems has announced a new high-precision, programmable Hall-effect linear sensor integrated circuit (IC) with an open-drain output, for both automotive and non-automotive applications.

30 Nov 2016

Lasagna Stickiness Testing

With lasagna being a hugely popular dish both as supermarket ready meals and in industrial meals for pubs and cafes, the texture of the final product is extremely important. The stickiness is related to the starch content of the pasta sheet, which in turn is related to the cooking temperature and time. Measuring pasta stickiness with the TA1 texture analyzer from Lloyd Instruments allows these parameters to be optimized.

From AMETEK, Inc. 30 Nov 2016

Guide to Safe Use of Laboratory Heating Blocks

Asynt announces an updated version of its best practice guide developed to enable laboratory personnel to more safely use heating block systems.

From Asynt 30 Nov 2016

Freeman Technology Appoints a New Distributor for India

Freeman Technology appoints Apex Chromatography as distributor in India, enhancing local support for powder characterisation with the FT4 Powder Rheometer®.

From Malvern Panalytical 30 Nov 2016

SMU Uses NVIDIA DGX-1 Deep Learning Supercomputer to Conduct AI Research for Singapore’s Smart Nation Project

Singapore Management University is the first in Southeast Asia to deploy the NVIDIA DGX-1 supercomputer, advancing AI research for the Smart Nation initiative.

30 Nov 2016

Industrial-grade Palm-sized Embedded System with Wide Range DC Input - eBOX565-500-FL

Axiomtek - a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency - is introducing the eBOX565-500-FL, an Intel® Skylake ULT-based fanless embedded system with rich I/O interfaces in a compact system size.

30 Nov 2016

Teledyne DALSA Presents its High Value Innovation for Machine Vision at ITE 2016

New color CMOS TDI, radiometric infrared, 25MP GigE camera, and smart vision sensors featured in stand D-01.

From Teledyne DALSA 30 Nov 2016

MS300: Compact, Advanced and Cost-attractive Drive

The MS300 series compact vector drive from Delta Electronics offers advanced control for IM and PM motors, featuring EtherNet/IP and enhanced safety functions.

29 Nov 2016