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Lake Shore Spotlighting New Cryogenic Sensor Input Modules at 38th ICHEP

Exhibit to focus on 240 Series for remote, PLC-based monitoring in large-scale physics applications

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 27 Jul 2016

SPECTRO Introduces Next Generation SPECTRO MIDEX Small-Spot ED-XRF Analyzers For Faster, More Accurate Elemental Analysis of Precious Metals

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments today announced the introduction of a new generation of SPECTRO MIDEX small-spot energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyzers for faster and more accurate elemental analysis of p...

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 27 Jul 2016

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Chromium Coating on Aluminum

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. has published a new application report detailing the measurement of chromium (Cr) conversion coating on aluminum

From Rigaku Corporation 26 Jul 2016

Researchers Develop Chemically Protective Suits that Neutralize Chemicals

Researchers from Penn State University have highlighted that at some point in the future chemically protective suits made from fabric coated in self-healing, thin films may be capable of preventing soldiers from biological or chemical attacks in the field, factory workers from accidental discharge of toxic materials and farmers from exposure to organophosphate pesticides.

26 Jul 2016

Scientists Find Band Gaps in Spider Silk

Band gaps in spider silk have been found by Rice University Scientists in Singapore and Europe.

26 Jul 2016

Brown University Researchers Induce New Polymer Phase in Polylactic Acid

The biodegradable polymer polylactic acid, also known as PLA, is widely used in manufacturing of various products, ranging from disposable cups, to drug delivery systems, to medical implants.

26 Jul 2016

Bruker Launches New EBSD Detectors and Software for 3D Visualization and Post-Processing of Data

At the Microscopy & Microanalysis 2016 Meeting, Bruker today introduces the e-FlashFS and e-FlashHD, two models of a new generation of detectors for electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis on scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and ESPRIT™ QUBE, a new software package for advanced post-processing and visualization of 3D EBSD/EDS data cubes.

26 Jul 2016

UNISON Students Develop Eco-Friendly Substitute for Petroleum-Based Plastic to Minimize Pollution

To create an eco-friendly substitute for petroleum-based plastic and minimize pollution during the degradation process, students from the University of Sonora (UNISON) Campus Caborca, developed a bioplastic based on starch tabasco banana and propolis, of easy development and with different ecological applications such as creating bags with antibacterial properties and compost.

26 Jul 2016

Researchers Find New Method to Watch Changes in Crystal Structure

Washington State University researchers have met the long-standing scientific challenge of watching a material change its crystal structure in real time.

26 Jul 2016

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Organic carbon-based materials are increasingly exploited as active elements in electronic devices. A major example, representing a multi-billion dollar industry already, is the field of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays currently found in top-of-the-line smart phones and televisions - apart from which many other areas are also application-targets for electrically and optically active organic materials.

26 Jul 2016

Metals Digester – an Automatic Success

The latest addition to the Thomas Cain range of sample preparation equipment, the DEENA II from SEAL Analytical, is finding global success in environmental laboratories because automation saves time and money, improves safety and lowers the risk of human error

From SEAL Analytical Ltd. 26 Jul 2016

Metrohm USA Seminar Program: Confident KF

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce a series of seminars dedicated to Karl Fischer (KF) analysis hosted in 16 cities across the US and Canada.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 26 Jul 2016

Hosokawa Micron Engineers Are Riding High on New Buggy Fill/Weigh Booth

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announce the launch of a new ‘twin, buggy filling and weighing, containment booth’, designed to handle safe, easy and accurate FIBC filling.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 26 Jul 2016

New Analytical Consultancy Offers Unique Combination of Instrumentation, Methodology and Expertise to GC Laboratories

A new consultancy has been established to assist analytical chemists with complex or demanding applications using gas chromatography (GC)

26 Jul 2016

New ‘Super Elastic’ Metal Foam Could Absorb Impacts, Reduce Injuries in Car Accidents

The Mexican automotive industry is growing steadily. The current trends in national technology used for the development of innovative materials provide an opportunity to enter into the international market. Mexican researchers have created products that help reduce the risks of injury in car accidents. These products are derived from the combination of metals that have porous characteristics and a "super elastic" capacity.

25 Jul 2016

Materials Science News

Lake Shore Spotlighting New Cryogenic Sensor Input Modules at 38th ICHEP

SPECTRO Introduces Next Generation SPECTRO MIDEX Small-Spot ED-XRF Analyzers For Faster, More Accurate Elemental Analysis of Precious Metals

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Chromium Coating on Aluminum

Researchers Develop Chemically Protective Suits that Neutralize Chemicals

Scientists Find Band Gaps in Spider Silk

Brown University Researchers Induce New Polymer Phase in Polylactic Acid

Bruker Launches New EBSD Detectors and Software for 3D Visualization and Post-Processing of Data

UNISON Students Develop Eco-Friendly Substitute for Petroleum-Based Plastic to Minimize Pollution

Researchers Find New Method to Watch Changes in Crystal Structure

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Metals Digester – an Automatic Success

Metrohm USA Seminar Program: Confident KF

Hosokawa Micron Engineers Are Riding High on New Buggy Fill/Weigh Booth

New Analytical Consultancy Offers Unique Combination of Instrumentation, Methodology and Expertise to GC Laboratories

New ‘Super Elastic’ Metal Foam Could Absorb Impacts, Reduce Injuries in Car Accidents

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