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Interplastica 2017: Arburg Heralds a "Golden" Electric Era

Lossburg. At the Interplastica 2017, to be held in Moscow (Russia) from January 24 to 27 2017, Arburg will present the cost-efficient automatic manufacturing of quality parts. At Arburg Stand 1B25 in Hall 2.1, an Allrounder 520 E Golden Electric from the new entry-level electric machine series will produce syringe barrels for the medical technology sector using an 8-cavity mould. Thanks to its consistent standardisation, the machine offers an excellent price/performance ratio.

From Arburg GmbH 28 Nov 2016

Making a Difference: Metrohm USA’s Involvement with the ASTM Brings Innovation to the Petroleum Industry

Metrohm USA’s continued efforts to partner with the ASTM supports the quality, distribution and delivery of petroleum products. As a member of ASTM’s largest committee D02, the company helps develop test methods that ensure the safety of gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil and liquid propane.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 28 Nov 2016

New Method Reveals Internal Characteristics of Photonic Crystals

The internal characteristics of photonic crystals have been revealed with a new technique developed by MIT researchers. These photonic crystals are synthetic materials whose exotic optical characteristics are the subject of extensive research.

28 Nov 2016

Motion Plastics Specialist Introduces Variant of Iglidur Tribopolymer Material for Railway Vehicles

Motion plastics specialist, igus has introduced a variant of its iglidur tribopolymer material, RW370, that complies with EU fire protection standard EN 45545 for railway vehicles.

28 Nov 2016

University of Akron and Sandia Partner to Develop New Polymers for Advanced 3D Printers

The University of Akron has a huge new partner with big plans for what it views as the nation's top school for polymer science research and technology.

28 Nov 2016

Automotive Repair Specialists Provide Information About How Vehicle’s Brake System Works

The automotive repair specialists at All Pro Discount Mufflers & Brakes in Brampton are pleased to provide the following information about how your vehicle’s brake system works and why proper servicing is so important.

28 Nov 2016

Toyota Promises New Lithium Ion Battery Electric Vehicles

Up to 15 percent greater range and battery life is what Toyota expects from a new traction battery for electric vehicles. According to a Reuters report, the battery will be available in a few years.

28 Nov 2016

New Perovskite Material Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Data Storage

Everyday tons of data is generated, which requires storage systems such as hard drives with a higher efficiency and density. This also requires materials whose magnetic properties can be swiftly and easily controlled in order to write and access data on them.

25 Nov 2016

Autodesk Uses Giant Robot Arms to 3D Print Stainless Steel

As a tech geek, there are many software, robotics, and 3D print related companies that would be a dream to work for.

25 Nov 2016

Researchers Develop New Stretchable, Self-Healing Thin-Film Polymeric Semiconductors

Researchers at Stanford University in the US have developed new stretchable and self-healing thin-film polymeric semiconductors.

25 Nov 2016

Silicon Labs Introduces Automotive-Grade EFM8 Microcontrollers

Silicon Labs has introduced two families of automotive-grade EFM8 MCUs designed to handle a wide range of in-cabin touch interface and body electronics motor control applications.

25 Nov 2016

Theory that Challenges Einstein’s Physics could soon be put to the Test

The theory of variable light speed gains traction with a new testable prediction, offering insights into the early universe and challenging established physics.

25 Nov 2016

A Graphene Oxide Sensor with ICN2 Technology Is Commercialised By Biolin Scientific

Biolin Scientific, an instrumentation company, offers to its customers a graphene oxide Q-sensor developed in collaboration with the ICN2 Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group headed by ICREA Professor Arben Merkoçi. This collaboration, facilitated by ICN2 Knowledge and Technology Transfer Department, allowed the commercialisation of a product co-developed at ICN2.

25 Nov 2016

Researchers Use Sensors to Quantify Stresses in Composite Structures

Glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRPs) are advanced composites that are stiff, light, durable, strong materials that can be shaped flexibly and used to build huge load-bearing structures. A new study, utilizing data logged from sensors on a GFRP structure at the 2016 Serpentine Architecture Programme held in London, has found that stresses can be observed from real advanced composite structures.

24 Nov 2016

MIT Team Develops Simple and Economical Approach for Creating Bending Artificial Muscle Fibers

Artificial muscles - materials that contract and expand in a similar manner like muscle fibers do - can have many applications, from robotics to components in the aviation and automobile sectors. Recently, a team of MIT researchers have developed one of the simplest and economical systems yet to create such “muscles,” in which a material recreates a few of the bending motions that natural muscle tissues perform.

24 Nov 2016