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TA Instruments Introduces the ElectroForce 3310 Test Instrument

TA Instruments is pleased to introduce a new edition to the ElectroForce load frame product portfolio. The ElectroForce 3310 is a 1,000 N test instrument that offers unparalleled dynamic performance and versatility.

From TA Instruments 24 Jun 2016

Outstanding Technical Paper Authors Recognized

The Howard I. Sanderow Outstanding Technical Paper Award was given to Stephanie M. Choquette, graduate research assistant, and Iver E. Anderson, FAPMI, senior metallurgist, Ames Laboratory, Materials Science & Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, for their paper “Liquid-Phase Diffusion Bonding: Temperature Effects and Solute Redistribution in High-Temperature Lead-Free Composite Solders.”

From Metal Powder Industries Federation 23 Jun 2016

Biofabric Better than Bioplastic for Certain Vegetable Production

The use of polyethylene mulch is a common practice in vegetable production, but environmental issues related to the disposal of petroleum-based plastic mulches have producers looking for alternatives.

23 Jun 2016

Free Hyperspectral Imaging Training at New STEMMER IMAGING UK Customer Centre

STEMMER IMAGING’s new dedicated UK Customer Centre at its Tongham offices is devoted to customer activities and will host a free hyperspectral imaging training day on July 5th 2016. The completely refurbished 2-storey building not only houses a dedicated training room and a break-out area but also has a state of the art customer evaluation laboratory.

23 Jun 2016

Cardiff University Engineer is Named Among UK’s Top 50 Women in Engineering

A leading engineer at Cardiff University has been named in the inaugural list of the Top 50 Women in Engineering, published today (23 June).

23 Jun 2016

Decoding Glass “Genome” Helps Accelerate the Development of Materials

Glass is currently considered to be a material with immense significance because of its wide usage that ranges from protecting priceless art works to enabling displays of smartphones. The next challenging task lies in increasing the versatility of glass.

23 Jun 2016

Top 50 Women in Engineering List Released on National Women in Engineering Day

An inaugural list of the top 50 Women in Engineering will be published in the Daily Telegraph for the first time on 23 June 2016 to coincide with National Women in Engineering Day. The list, compiled by the Telegraph ...

23 Jun 2016

Winners of Perstorp Open Innovation Challenge are announced

Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is today announcing the winner in its Innovation Challenge, a competition launched in September 2015 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its unique Capa™ caprolactone thermoplastic materials. The purpose of the contest was to crowdsource ideas for creatively applying Capa™ Thermoplastic to address future challenges in this ever-changing world.

From Perstorp Holding AB 23 Jun 2016

Claisse is Again Revolutionizing the Sample Preparation! We are proud to present our new instrument : LeDoser™

Claisse is introducing its new instrument that has been specifically designed to weigh and dispense borate flux with high precision. It is way more than a weighing device: it is an indispensable tool to ensure efficient sample preparation laboratory management. It eliminates human calculation errors and fatigue during the weighing process for an increased accuracy and reproducibility.

From Malvern Panalytical 22 Jun 2016

Optomec to Feature Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at Sensors Expo in San Jose, California

Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics announced today that the company will feature its production grade Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at the Sensors Expo at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California this week. Aerosol Jet 3D Printers will be showcased in booth # 1118.

22 Jun 2016

New Aluminum Analysis Method Could Help Develop Efficient Coagulants for Water Treatment

A Kobe University research group including Associate Professor Maki Hideshi (Center for Environmental Management), PhD candidate Sakata Genki (Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, currently employed at Central Glass Co., Ltd.) and Professor Mizuhata Minoru (Graduate School of Engineering) have developed a new analysis method that uses magnetic fields to quickly and accurately measure the concentration of aluminum used to purify tap water.

22 Jun 2016

Researchers Use e-Beam Technology to Study Electron Collisions in Materials

There are several ways to change a molecule, chemically or physically. One way is to heat it; another is to bombard it with light particles, or photons. A lesser known method relies on electron collision, or e-beam technology, which is becoming increasingly popular in industry.

22 Jun 2016