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Study on Phase-Change Materials to Make Power Generation Cleaner

A competitive award was given to Joshua Charles, a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering for his research into the application of phase change materials to help enhance the efficiency of power plants and decrease the amount of pollutants they discharge.

29 Nov 2016

Computational Model for Creating the “Perfect Glass”

Glass is a curious material that lies in between solid and liquid states of matter, but eventually it always yields to its solid state by settling into the ordered patterns of a crystal. Or so was it thought.

29 Nov 2016

Leti Ceo Marie Semeria to Give Kickoff Keynote at IEDM 2016 on Impact of Hyperconnectivity and Internet of Things

Leti CEO Marie Semeria highlights the role of nonprofit research in advancing safe, efficient technologies at IEDM 2016, addressing societal challenges.

29 Nov 2016

ELIX Polymers Launches New Food-contact Grade

ELIX Polymers has launched a new ABS grade for use in products that come into contact with food and which also require extra toughness and resistance to high temperatures.

29 Nov 2016

New Vanta Range from Olympus Provides Fast, Accurate XRF Analysis

Revolutionary technology and improved sensitivity mean fast, accurate X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis every time with the new Vanta range from Olympus.

29 Nov 2016

Image Quality for APS-C Cameras Improves over the Last Decade

Without reading ahead, how many stops of improvement would you guess that APS-C camera CMOS sensors have undergone over the past ten years? I'll give you a second. Okay, if you guessed 1.5 stops, then you were right on the money!

29 Nov 2016

New Wireless Sensor Technology Could Improve Home Care for Elderly

Madam Ng Siew Eng has been walking around the past two weeks with a device attached to her house keys that lets her alert her sons at the press of a button if she is in trouble.

29 Nov 2016

Winbo Smart Tech Offers Eco-Friendly, Customized 3D Printing Filaments for OEMs

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Winbo Smart Tech, Ltd. has been rolling along lately with one success after another. Earlier this month, the company was a strong presence at the Canton Fair, where they showcased their newest 3D printers, the Super Helper and the Super Helper 3-in-1.

29 Nov 2016

Rigaku to Showcase Latest XRD, XRF and Raman Instruments at 2016 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit

Rigaku Corporation is presenting its diverse lines of X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation at the 2016 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit, Sunday November 27 to Friday, December 2, 2016.

29 Nov 2016

Enabling Next Generation SDN and NFV Solutions

With a focus on SDN and NFV, Lanner's platforms provide high-density networking, crypto acceleration, and reliable operation for virtualization applications.

29 Nov 2016

HARTING Awards RS Components High Service Distributor of the Year 2016

The partnership between RS Components and HARTING drives innovation in the Industrial Internet of Things, enhancing connectivity solutions for industries.

From RS Components Ltd. 29 Nov 2016

New Product from Delta Electronics: Delta AS300

These brand new PLC series covers most automation applications at a very attractive price. The AS300 enables easy and advanced programming for sectors such as electronics manufacturing, labeling, food packaging and textile machines.

29 Nov 2016

Zeta Instruments Featured in the PBS Nova Show "Treasures of the Earth"

The PBS Nova Show Treasures of the Earth: Power has featured the Zeta-20 Optical Profiler and Zeta Wafers.

29 Nov 2016

General Plastics Announces the Promotion of Mitchell Johnson, Ph.D. to Company President as it Celebrates the Company’s 75th Year

Leading manufacturer known for research and development, quality systems and solving customers’ most vexing challenges is poised to advance new materials and expand in new markets.

From General Plastics Manufacturing 29 Nov 2016

Re-usable Capmats Offer Increased Chemical Resistance

Porvair Sciences announces a new range of 96-well (square and round) capmats made from 100% pure silicone that has been conditioned for low bleed and ease of needle penetration when used with autosamplers.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 28 Nov 2016