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IChemE Selects Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as Finalist in 2016 Global Awards

In recognition of excellence, innovation and achievement in chemical, biochemical and process industries, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has named Dow Corning® 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as a finalist in the 2016 IChemE Global Awards. Dow Corning is in the running for the “Energy” category award.

15 Sep 2016

New Method Increases Production Process of Printable Electronic Devices

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a new, non-destructive method of detecting the orientation of molecules in organic semiconductor transistors using Raman spectroscopy.

15 Sep 2016

Nano Dimension Delivers DragonFly 2020 3D Printer to US-Based Company, FATHOM

Nano Dimension Ltd., a leader in the field of 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nano Dimension Technologies Ltd., has delivered its DragonFly 2020 3D Printer to FATHOM.

15 Sep 2016

Researchers Propose New Method to Adjust Flowability of Thickening Material

Shear thickening – the increase of a liquid’s viscosity through applied force – is a well-known phenomenon. Mix equal parts corn starch and water and you come up with “Oobleck,” a liquid that turns solid the more vigorously you stir it.

15 Sep 2016

Direct Metal Deposition Gets Drive Shafts up to Speed on Container Ships

A revolution in the production of sliding bearings: it’s only necessary to apply a layer of metal a few millimeters thick using the powder nozzle to reliably, cost-effectively, and easily protect the large shaft be...

15 Sep 2016

TA Instruments Launches the DuraPulse Stent Graft Test Instrument

TA Instruments introduces the new DuraPulse™ Stent Graft Test (SGT) instrument. For more than 20 years ElectroForce stent/graft test instruments have been trusted with accelerating pulsatile durability testin...

From TA Instruments 15 Sep 2016

University of Liverpool Scientists Discover Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered a significant breakthrough that could lead to improved fuel cell materials being developed.

14 Sep 2016

On-Surface Chemical Reactions Develop Novel Chemical Compounds

On-surface chemical reactions have the potential to lead to the development of novel chemical compounds that are yet to be synthesized by solution chemistry. A high-resolution atomic force microscope can be used to study the first-step, second-step, and third-step products in detail.

14 Sep 2016

Dreamweaver, Glatfelter Bring 20-Micron Separator for Lithium Ion Batteries into Full Production

Dreamweaver International and its manufacturing partner Glatfelter have brought their first separator for lithium ion batteries into full production.

14 Sep 2016

Hypertherm Expands 3D Printing Usage with NVBOTS' NVPro 3D Printers

New Valence Robotics, the only provider of Built to Share™ automated 3D printing solutions, today announced that Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, is relying on a network of NVBOTS’ NVPro 3D printers to speed product design, evaluate marketing concepts, and test assembly processes.

14 Sep 2016

C3R Successfully Restores Metal Components with Optomec LENS 3D Hybrid VMC System

Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals today announced that the Center for Remanufacturing and Resources Recovery (C3R) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is restoring legacy components with their LENS 3D Hybrid Vertical Milling Center (VMC) system.

14 Sep 2016

Stratasys Introduces New Manufacturing Aids Package for Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that it is introducing a new Manufacturing Aids Package for the Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer, aimed at helping users get a head-start in creating custom tools on demand.

14 Sep 2016

Trelleborg’s Pioneering Advanced Elastomer Comes to Market

An advanced elastomer developed by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions which is tipped to revolutionize the industry is now available to the market.

From Trelleborg - TAEM 14 Sep 2016

Advanced CNC Solution for Precision Milling Machines

NUM has launched an advanced control solution for CNC milling machines that features a highly intuitive conversational style user interface. Known as NUMmill, the CNC hardware and software provides a fully scalable control system and is supplied as a complete ‘off-the-shelf’ package.

14 Sep 2016

A Free Live Webinar by IDTechEx on Tuesday 20 September 2016

3D Printing: The Rise of the Prosumer By Rachel Gordon, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Space is limited - if you have not already done so reserve your seat today! We are still a long way from a 3D printer in every h...

From IDTechEx 14 Sep 2016