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Compounding, Feeding and Handling Plastics with even Greater Precision and Efficiency

At K 2016, Coperion will present a variety of new developments at stand B19 in hall 14. High-performance compounding extruders, pelletizers for polyolefin production, bulk material handling plants and systems for high-efficiency bulk material packaging are the company's latest focal areas. Innovations from Coperion K-Tron ensure even more precision for feeding and recording bulk material flows. And the company's current projects related to the theme of “Industry 4.0” will also be featured at the trade show.

26 Aug 2016

Boart Longyear to Promote Benefits of Sonic Drilling During MINExpo INTERNATIONAL

Boart Longyear the world’s leading provider of drilling services, equipment and performance tooling, will present the advantages of sonic drilling over conventional surface drilling during MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 26 to 28.

26 Aug 2016

Atomic Level Analysis Showcases Functioning of Calcium Channel Blockers

Two specific classes of calcium channel blockers, commonly prescribed for patients with heart diseases, develop separate therapeutic effects based on their actions at varied sites on the calcium channel molecule. This discovery was made through an atomic level analysis.

25 Aug 2016

New Nanomaterial for Storing Energy Combines Attributes of both Batteries and Supercapacitors

A research team headed by Northwestern University chemist William Dichtel has created a powerful new material that has the potential to eventually accelerate the charging process of electric cars and help enhance their driving range.

25 Aug 2016

MIT Research Unravels New Physics Behind Flow Mechanism in Porous Material

A new approach to restrict man-made greenhouse gases from flowing into the atmosphere has more potential over other approaches. The approach recommends that the gases be captured at chief sources, such as fossil-fuel-burning power plants, and then be injected into deep, water-saturated rocks where they can remain stably trapped for several centuries.

25 Aug 2016

New method developed for producing some metals

Using electricity rather than heat can reduce both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The MIT researchers were trying to develop a new battery, but it didn’t work out that way. Instead, thanks to an unex...

25 Aug 2016

New Automated Infrared Microscope Provides a Macro View on Micro Analysis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of the AIM-9000 infrared microscope. With automated analysis functions and an enhanced wide field camera option, the microscope enables analysts of all experience levels to observe, measure, and analyze micro samples quickly and efficiently. Laboratories can use this microscope system to perform high-sensitivity analysis in fields such as electrical/electronics, forensics, pharmaceuticals, life science, foods, and chemicals.

25 Aug 2016

Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometer Monitors Reactive Ions at Ambient Pressure

The Hiden HPR-60 mass spectrometer is a research tool conceived specifically for direct analysis of ions, radicals and neutral species in reactive processes and is of special interest to researchers studying plasma and flame chemistry, reaction kinetics, gas-phase intermediate species.

From Hiden Analytical 25 Aug 2016

Teijin to Exhibit Carbon and Aramid Fiber Solutions at China Composites Expo in Shanghai

The Teijin Group announced today that Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the group's carbon fibers and composites business, and Shanghai-based Teijin Aramid Asia Co., Ltd., the group's aramid fibers business, will join China ...

25 Aug 2016

Fastems Implements ThingWorx to Provide Remote Service of Manufacturing Systems

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced that Fastems, a leading independent Finnish manufacturer of factory automation systems, will integrate PTC ThingWorx® technology into its Fastems Flexible Manufacturing Systems to enable remote systems monitoring and condition-based maintenance.

25 Aug 2016

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Presents the Webinar “How to Choose the Right Probe for Your Atomic Force Microscopy Experiments”

Successful atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging starts with choosing the right probe for your sample and scan mode. It’s one of the most important considerations when doing an experiment. Asylum Research’s w...

From Oxford Instruments 25 Aug 2016

New XpressStick™ MFC Gas Stick from MDC Gas Delivery Products!

MDC Gas Delivery Products is excited to announce the launch of our newXpressStick™ MFC Gas Stick

From MDC Vacuum Products, LLC 24 Aug 2016

Cortec’s CorShield® VpCI®-146 Reinforced Paper: The Toughest Protective Packaging Paper For Sharp or Oddly Shaped Metals!

Finding rust on steel bars and coils packaged in reinforced corrosion inhibiting paper is a fact of life for many in the steel industry

From Cortec Corporation 24 Aug 2016

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

A team of researchers have reported their recent progress in the development of non-toxic, edible batteries. These batteries, which are made of melanin pigments found naturally in hair, eyes and skin, can be used to power ingestible devices employed for diagnosing and treating ailments.

24 Aug 2016

Researchers Use Bayesian Statistical Methods to Gain New Insights into Materials Characterization

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), North Carolina State University (NC State), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have used Bayesian statistical methods to develop a novel approach for materials characterization and as a result, to gain new insights into material structures.

24 Aug 2016

Materials Science News

Compounding, Feeding and Handling Plastics with even Greater Precision and Efficiency

Boart Longyear to Promote Benefits of Sonic Drilling During MINExpo INTERNATIONAL

Atomic Level Analysis Showcases Functioning of Calcium Channel Blockers

New Nanomaterial for Storing Energy Combines Attributes of both Batteries and Supercapacitors

MIT Research Unravels New Physics Behind Flow Mechanism in Porous Material

New method developed for producing some metals

New Automated Infrared Microscope Provides a Macro View on Micro Analysis

Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometer Monitors Reactive Ions at Ambient Pressure

Teijin to Exhibit Carbon and Aramid Fiber Solutions at China Composites Expo in Shanghai

Fastems Implements ThingWorx to Provide Remote Service of Manufacturing Systems

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Presents the Webinar “How to Choose the Right Probe for Your Atomic Force Microscopy Experiments”

New XpressStick™ MFC Gas Stick from MDC Gas Delivery Products!

Cortec’s CorShield® VpCI®-146 Reinforced Paper: The Toughest Protective Packaging Paper For Sharp or Oddly Shaped Metals!

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

Researchers Use Bayesian Statistical Methods to Gain New Insights into Materials Characterization

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