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Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

When spider silk is plucked like a guitar string, it tends to transmit vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying data relating to mates, prey, and even the structural integrity of a web. This phenomenon was revealed through the work of a research team led by the University of Oxford two years ago.

7 Sep 2016

Model Firm Brings Student Racing Car Dream Alive

A Letchworth prototyping company has helped “bring to life” a unique racing car designed by a group of students for an annual high-tech competition.

From Ogle Models and Prototypes 7 Sep 2016

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

India is a large consumer of fish, and this in turn generates a large quantity of fish “biowaste” materials. A team of scientists from Jadavpur University in Kolkata keen on utilizing this enormous biowaste began exploring ways to recycle the fish byproducts into an energy harvester for self-powered electronics.

7 Sep 2016

MDC Launches New Thin Film Products

Meet all your thin film deposition needs with Thin Film Products, the latest product line launched by MDC Vacuum Products, LLC

From MDC Vacuum Products, LLC 7 Sep 2016

The University of North Carolina Charlotte Uses the Linkam High Temperature TS1500 Stage for Research on the Properties of 2D Materials

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, report on the use of their high temperature TS1500 stage for research into the properties of 2D materials.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 6 Sep 2016

Olympus’ Rugged Vanta XRF Maximises Uptime and Profitability

Redefining rugged and improving performance and return on investment in the metal recycling, geochemistry and environmental regulatory sectors, the Olympus Vanta handheld XRF delivers high quality materials analysis even in the toughest environments – combining durability, performance and ease of use

From Evident Corporation - NDT 6 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Strong, Porous Material by Welding Nanoscale Graphene Sheets

A study conducted by a team of researchers at Rice University claims that graphene flakes welded together into solid materials could be suitable for bone implants.

6 Sep 2016

Unique Features of XEMIS Demonstrated by Latest MOF Research

In a paper published recently in Advanced Materials, the unique capabilities of the Hiden Isochema XEMIS sorption analyzer were used to investigate gas separation by a novel metal-organic framework (MOF)

From Hiden Isochema 6 Sep 2016

EPFL Scientists Make Breakthrough in Cutting-Edge Solar Cells

EPFL scientists have used an innovative spectroscopic technique to make a much-needed breakthrough in advanced photovoltaics.

6 Sep 2016

New Infrared Pyrometer Measures Temperature of Thin Plastic Film

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of infrared temperature sensors with the new thermoMETER CTP-3, an infrared pyrometer that enables the non-contact temperature measurement of thin polypropylene, polyethylene and polystyrene film

From Micro-Epsilon 6 Sep 2016

Lufthansa Technik Relies on Future Technology from EOS; First Customer to Purchase the EOSTATE Meltpool Solution

This tool is used for on-line process monitoring and analysis of the build processes in industrial 3D printing: for every spot, every layer, and every part

From EOS GmbH, Electro Optical Systems 6 Sep 2016

Responsive, Hybrid Material Could Help Track Human Diseases

Researchers at The University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have demonstrated for the first time that the concept of “materials that compute” can possibly be developed to detect simple patterns. This latest breakthrough brings us one step closer towards such hybrid materials.

6 Sep 2016

Imperial College use Kleindiek Micromanipulators in their Research into Electrochemical Energy Devices

EM Resolutions, manufacturers and suppliers of tools and accessories for users of electron microscopes, report on the research of Dr Farid Tariq of Imperial College. He is applying Kleindiek micromanipulators in the characterisation of electrochemical energy devices

From EM Resolutions Ltd 6 Sep 2016

Free Webinar: How can ASTM D4929 Help Reducing Refining Costs?

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar ‘How can ASTM D4929 help reducing refining costs - Organic chlorine determination using X-ray fluorescence’ on 15 September 2016, presented by Taco van der Maten, marketing manager for the petrochemical and polymer industries, PANalytical B.V., The Netherlands

6 Sep 2016

SMM: Simulation software for adaptronic systems - Taking the momentum out of vibrations

Diesel engines vibrate. This produces tremendous stress on the components of ships. Adaptronic systems effectively reduce these vibrations. At the maritime trade fair SMM, Fraunhofer researchers are presenting a simulation tool that allows these systems to be developed efficiently: The “Mechanical Simulation Toolbox“ is now available on the market and easy to use.

5 Sep 2016