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Picture Perfect: Lockheed Martin Finalizes Contract for NASA Lunar Imaging CubeSat

For being our familiar anchor in the night sky, the moon still holds mysteries for scientists. To illuminate the unknown, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has signed a contract with NASA to deploy SkyFire, a 6U CubeSat planned to launch to the moon in 2018 with Orion’s Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1).

15 Aug 2016

Curtin scientists make Earth-shattering discovery

Research from the Curtin WA School of Mines has led scientists to believe that volcanic eruptions that occurred more than 100 million years ago were so powerful that they could project sand-sized crystals from the east coast of Australia to as far away as Western Australia.

15 Aug 2016

Epigem on Track To Secure Uk And European Patent For Revolutionary New Micro Seal Technology

The latest innovation by high-tech British micro engineering company Epigem looks set to further revolutionise the microfluidic industry.

15 Aug 2016

Lockheed Martin’s Micro Cooling Device Now Gets Defense, Satellite Systems Up and Running 4x Faster

Fast Cool Down Microcryocooler Enables Quick-Reaction Systems, Smaller Satellites. A new micro-size cryocooler from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is enabling quick-startup infrared (IR) sensors for missile and sensor appli...

15 Aug 2016

CRAIC Technologies Website: A Resource for UV-Visible-NIR and Raman Microspectroscopy

The inclusion of extensive scientific and technical materials relating to UV-visible-NIR and Raman imaging and spectroscopy of microscopic features makes CRAIC Technology’s website a unique resource for many fields.

From CRAIC Technologies 15 Aug 2016

BitFlow Helps Inspire Purdue University Students to Engineer Next Generation of Ultra High-Speed Transportation

BitFlow frame grabber accelerates development of human-scale passenger capsule for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition

15 Aug 2016

BBA Environmental Chamber Arrival

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is pleased to announce the arrival of their new environmental chamber designed to challenge the performance of externally applied wall systems.

15 Aug 2016

Researchers Build Iconic Stretchy Touchpad for Writing and Gaming

A team of researchers have created a highly stretchable touchpad that can be used to write words and play electronic games. This development could pave the way for flexible, wearable devices with numerous applications.

15 Aug 2016

Bioengineers Propose Five Ways to Use 3D Printing

As custom-made prosthetics can now be easily created with 3D printing, bioengineers are exploring other methods to manufacture real cellular materials. This technology could form the origin for tissue-engineered skin, personalized biomedical devices, bone, cartilage, and even working bladders.

15 Aug 2016

Calorimetry and Collaboration: Leading Industry Experts gather for Malvern MicroCal Open Forum Meetings in Europe and the US

Leading microcalorimetry experts from across the globe will be joining Malvern Panalytical MicroCal scientists at open forum meetings in Europe and the USA that provide a valuable opportunity for scientists to extend their understanding and application of this powerful analytical technique.

From Malvern Panalytical 15 Aug 2016

Metrohm and Industry Leaders Develop ASTM Acid Number Method for Petroleum Products

Metrohm is proud to announce that a method developed using the 859 Titrotherm titrator has been released by the ASTM for the determination of Acid Number (AN) in crude oil and petroleum products. Method D8045 demonstrates the superiority of thermometric titration for complex petroleum samples as it is significantly faster, requires less maintenance and consumes less reagent.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 15 Aug 2016

Peak Scientific Introduces Innovative Gas Subscription Service

New FlexFlow service offers the benefits of a generator with a monthly rental cost. PEAK SCIENTIFIC, a global leader in on-demand gas solutions for laboratories, today announced the launch of FLEXFLOW, a new monthly gas ...

From Peak Scientific 15 Aug 2016

Researchers Develop See-Through Circuitry

As an result of the increase in the prices of indium, researchers have developed a technique that uses aluminum-doped zinc oxide, which is a cheaper alternative effectively used for transparent electronics.

12 Aug 2016

WACKER Presents New VAE Dispersion for Eco-Friendly Interior Coatings in Asia-Pacific

WACKER has launched a new dispersion in Asia-Pacific that is ideal for formulating high-performance interior paints with reduced emissions. Vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers (VAE)-based VINNAPAS® EP 3360 ULS offers high opacity, binding power and stain resistance, even without coa-lescing aids.

From Wacker Chemie AG 12 Aug 2016

3D Printing Technique Could Enable Study of Rocks on Other Planets

A new 3D printing method designed by Stanford scientists could lead to the exploration of rocks that are too delicate to handle or hard to access such as those from mars or from volcanoes.

11 Aug 2016

Materials Science News

Picture Perfect: Lockheed Martin Finalizes Contract for NASA Lunar Imaging CubeSat

Curtin scientists make Earth-shattering discovery

Epigem on Track To Secure Uk And European Patent For Revolutionary New Micro Seal Technology

Lockheed Martin’s Micro Cooling Device Now Gets Defense, Satellite Systems Up and Running 4x Faster

CRAIC Technologies Website: A Resource for UV-Visible-NIR and Raman Microspectroscopy

BitFlow Helps Inspire Purdue University Students to Engineer Next Generation of Ultra High-Speed Transportation

BBA Environmental Chamber Arrival

Researchers Build Iconic Stretchy Touchpad for Writing and Gaming

Bioengineers Propose Five Ways to Use 3D Printing

Calorimetry and Collaboration: Leading Industry Experts gather for Malvern MicroCal Open Forum Meetings in Europe and the US

Metrohm and Industry Leaders Develop ASTM Acid Number Method for Petroleum Products

Peak Scientific Introduces Innovative Gas Subscription Service

Researchers Develop See-Through Circuitry

WACKER Presents New VAE Dispersion for Eco-Friendly Interior Coatings in Asia-Pacific

3D Printing Technique Could Enable Study of Rocks on Other Planets

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