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Cancer Treating Laser Ions Discovered by Chalmers University Researchers

A team of researchers from Chalmers University, Department of Physics, have discovered an entirely new way of using lasers that can accelerate ion beams. the new technique could provide more access too advanced cancer treatment.

9 Sep 2016

Distek, Inc. Releases Opt-Diss 410 In-Situ UV Fiber Optic System for Dissolution Testing

Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory testing instruments for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as an experienced provider of validation and qualification services, announced today the release of the Opt-Diss 410 next generation in-situ UV fiber optic system for dissolution testing.

9 Sep 2016

Associated British Ports Orders Five New Grabs.

To facilitate an expansion in trade, Associated British Ports (ABP) at Ipswich has placed Orders for the Supply of Five New Grabs from pALM Bulk Solutions Ltd, the UK Dealer for MRS Greifer GmbH in Germany.

9 Sep 2016

UPM Researchers Develop New Panel for Enhancing Sustainability of Materials

Three female researchers from UPM have used textile waste to develop a panel to enhance both the acoustic and thermal conditions of buildings. This panel also reduces the energy impact related to the production of construction materials and greenhouse gas emissions.

8 Sep 2016

Morgan Advanced Materials Launches Endless Rotating Axis For Automotive Industry

Morgan Advanced Materials, a global leader in the development and application of advanced material technologies, has launched a flexible rotary distributor to help customers in the automotive industry maximise efficiencies and reduce maintenance costs.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 8 Sep 2016

SiP Test & Production Alignment Engine from PI - 2016 R&D 100 Award Finalist

A solution is now available for fast, parallel, nanoscale-accurate, multi-degree-of-freedom global optical alignment optimization required in key SiP production steps from planar test to packaging.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 8 Sep 2016

Efficient Filtering of Melts and Energy-Saving Injection Molding of Large Parts

Ettlinger Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH will be using this year's K 2016 trade fair to showcase an enhanced range of high-efficiency melt filters, and itself as a manufacturer of injection molding machines designed to produce very large moldings.

8 Sep 2016

Goodfellow Award Presented at South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) Annual Conference

Mr. Xin-Liang Yan, a doctoral student at the University of the Free State, is this year’s winner of the Goodfellow Award for Best Publication by a PhD Student in the field of condensed matter and materials. Mr. Yan’s paper, “Investigation of interdiffusion and depth resolution in Cu/Ni multilayers by means of AES depth profiling”, was published in Applied Surface Science, volume 364, pages 567-572 of 2016.

From Goodfellow 8 Sep 2016

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