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New Artificial Magnetic Material Enables Visualization of Polaron Formation

Researchers at Aalto University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have demonstrated that polaron formation also occurs in a system of magnetic charges, and not just in a system of electric charges.

16 Sep 2016

PNNL-Led Team Uses Highly Radioactive Material to Better Understand Structure of Plutonium

Found in nuclear fuel and nuclear weapons, plutonium is an incredibly complex element that has far-ranging energy, security, and environmental effects.

16 Sep 2016

WattGlass to Help Commercialize University of Arkansas’ Patent-Pending Coating Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $679,413 to start-up company WattGlass to help commercialize the University of Arkansas’ patent-pending coating technology that makes glass anti-reflective, self-cleaning and highly transparent.

16 Sep 2016

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

Lithium-air batteries are viewed by many as a potential next-generation technology in energy storage.

16 Sep 2016

Mahr Federal Sponsors Illini Motorsports, a University of Illinois Student Organization

A Silver level sponsor, Mahr Federal has donated digital gages, micrometers, calipers, and a Digimar 814 SR Height Measuring and Scribing Instrument

16 Sep 2016

Carbon Announces New Funding from Global Strategic Investors and International Expansion to Europe, Japan and Other Asian Markets

Extension of Series C exceeds target, nets $81M, strategic partnerships with GE Ventures, BMW, Nikon and JSR Following early successes with customers such as BMW Group and Delphi, Carbon (Carbon 3D Inc.) today announ...

16 Sep 2016

Complex Oxide Materials Make Room for Developing New Type of Computer Chips

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are currently analyzing the behavior of nanoscale materials. The outstanding behavior identified by them could help improve microprocessors beyond the existing silicon-based chips.

16 Sep 2016

ChIP-seq Assay Kit for Histone Methylation

Chromatrap® reports on the advantages of using its Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-seq) assay kits for histone methylation applications.

16 Sep 2016

High Performance Epoxy Resin Adhesives and Potting Compounds for Specialist Industries

The new Polytec PT brochure from Intertronics offers information on specialist epoxy resin adhesives and potting compounds for electronics, electrical engineering, optical and medical industries. It details high strength optically transparent epoxies, including formulations with flexibility in the Shore A range. Medical device manufacturers will find products which are biocompatible and tested to USP Class VI. These materials are autoclavable, a requirement when assembles are subject to repeated steam sterilising.

16 Sep 2016

LLNL Physicists Study Transformation of Iron Under Dynamic Compression

Physicists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have carried out a sequence of calculations that shed light on an unanticipated way in which iron changes under dynamic compression.

15 Sep 2016

World PM2016: Arburg to Showcase Trends in Powder Injection Moulding

At the "World PM2016 Congress and Exhibition" to be held from 9 to 13 October in Hamburg, Germany, Arburg will demonstrate the cost-efficient production of smartphone housings on Stand 129. The innovative powder injection moulding application implemented jointly with partner BASF, which will be shown on a hydraulic Allrounder 470 S, is a production-efficient and cost-effective alternative to conventional machining processes. As part of the Congress accompanying the trade fair, Christian Knöpfle, Application Technology Consulting at Arburg, will report on the results of his Bachelor thesis on the quality optimisation of MIM parts.

15 Sep 2016

IDS Shows New Products and Developments at VISION Show 2016

At this year's VISION show from 8th to 10th November in Stuttgart, industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems will be introducing a number of new camera series featuring USB 3.1 and GigE connectors. The focus will be on more powerful sensors, robust housing and connection technology, as well as on a simple integration of the cameras. Visitors will see impressive application demos, and a wide range of solutions from classical machine vision and 3D robot vision to embedded vision and ITS applications.

15 Sep 2016

Institution of Mechanical Engineers launches Developing Engineers Programme

New Institution initiative will help members achieve professional registration A structured online resource which combines tools, guidance and support has been launched by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to he...

15 Sep 2016

Live Demonstration of SmartCleaveTM FI Laser Cutting Technology, Record-setting Lab Results, Advanced Glass Marking with UV and Picosecond Lasers

ROFIN will demonstrate the IP protected ROFIN SmartCleaveTM FI laser filamentation cutting process for glass, sapphire, ceramics and other transparent, brittle materials at the Glasstec show on September 20-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Additionally, the laser manufacturer showcases high-resolution glass marking with UV lasers and decoating applications with picosecond laser sources.

15 Sep 2016

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that Latvian wheelchair fencer, Polina Rožkova, is wearing a customized 3D printed back brace during her quest for gold at the Paralympics 2016 this week.

15 Sep 2016

Materials Science News

New Artificial Magnetic Material Enables Visualization of Polaron Formation

PNNL-Led Team Uses Highly Radioactive Material to Better Understand Structure of Plutonium

WattGlass to Help Commercialize University of Arkansas’ Patent-Pending Coating Technology

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

Mahr Federal Sponsors Illini Motorsports, a University of Illinois Student Organization

Carbon Announces New Funding from Global Strategic Investors and International Expansion to Europe, Japan and Other Asian Markets

Complex Oxide Materials Make Room for Developing New Type of Computer Chips

ChIP-seq Assay Kit for Histone Methylation

High Performance Epoxy Resin Adhesives and Potting Compounds for Specialist Industries

LLNL Physicists Study Transformation of Iron Under Dynamic Compression

World PM2016: Arburg to Showcase Trends in Powder Injection Moulding

IDS Shows New Products and Developments at VISION Show 2016

Institution of Mechanical Engineers launches Developing Engineers Programme

Live Demonstration of SmartCleaveTM FI Laser Cutting Technology, Record-setting Lab Results, Advanced Glass Marking with UV and Picosecond Lasers

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

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