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Researchers Demonstrate Alternative Manufacturing Method for Succinic Acid

Today’s chemical industry is based on oil, because many chemical products originate from oil and its components. Products ranging from solvents to medication, plastics to detergents and crop protection products are all based on oil. Due to the limitations in the number of oil reserves, scientists are now searching for new techniques to produce these products from sustainable materials.

14 Jun 2016

Researchers Uncover Hidden Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

Until recently, researchers were under the presumption that they had almost figured out the behavior of ferroelectric materials.

14 Jun 2016

Simple Chemical Treatment Could Help Create Hydrogen-Evolution Electrocatalyst

The 2015 movie “The Martian” shows how a stranded astronaut, Matt Damon, attempts to create lifesaving water using the chemistry of rocket fuel, hydrogen and hydrazine, and almost blows himself up. However, if the process is turned around with the help of hydrazine, hydrogen can be produced from water by simply altering the semiconductor’s conductivity. This breakthrough has great potential for electronics and energy applications.

14 Jun 2016

Sensitive Gas Analyser Monitors Sealed Controlled Environments

A new interface for the QIC-series quadrupole gas analysers, the QIC-SC interface, encloses an element of the QIC sampling line within a flexible outer stainless steel bellows sealing directly to the internal wall of the process or environment enclosure to ensure totally secure containment of the enclosed environment with just the analyte extracted.

From Hiden Analytical 14 Jun 2016

SIGFOX and VT Networks Complete Roll out of Internet of Things Network in Ireland in Less than 8 Months

Many Security and Utility-efficiency Applications already Connected, as the Two Companies Launch Programs to Grow the IoT Ecosystem

14 Jun 2016

Physicists Develop New Microscopy Method to Visualize Internal Nanostructure of Butterfly Wings

The two key physical attributes that contribute to the brightness and colorfulness of a butterfly wing have been discovered by a team of scientists by visualizing its internal nanostructure.

13 Jun 2016

Advanced CNC Milling Solution to be Demonstrated at IMTS 2016

June 13, 2016 — at IMTS, NUM will be demonstrating an exciting new development in CNC hardware and software technology that brings simple conversational style programming to CNC milling machines.

13 Jun 2016

New ABB Whitepaper Describes Successful Field Tests for FTIR Monitoring of Cement Plant Stack Emissions

ABB’s Measurement & Analytics business announces the availability of an eight-page white paper describing the results of an extensive field evaluation of a FTIR based continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) at a major U.S. cement plant.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 13 Jun 2016

Willmott Dixon Leading the Way in Science & Tech Sector

Experts from across the science and tech sector were brought together during a debate held at the Royal Society in London.

13 Jun 2016

AECOM and Trimble Pioneering Use of Mixed-Reality Technology for Engineering and Construction

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) are collaborating on the world’s first use of Microsoft HoloLens “mixed-reality” technology for engineering and construction. AECOM has launched a pilot program with Trimble to apply the technology to projects on three continents.

13 Jun 2016

Cortec® CorrLube™ VpCI® Lithium EP Grease: Longer Lasting Lubricant Offers Corrosion Protection on Electrical Connections!

When it comes time to lubricate bearings, fans, chassis, or other metal areas where grease is applied, Cortec’s CorrLube™ VpCI® Lithium EP Grease offers longer lubrication enhanced with superior corrosion protection—even for use on electrical connections.

From Cortec Corporation 13 Jun 2016

The Switch Direct-Drive, High-Speed Turbo Technology Becomes Industry Standard

Finland-based Runtech Systems has placed its largest multi-million-euro order for high-speed turbo motors from The Switch for use in its turbo vacuum blower systems for paper machines. Using direct-drive technology developed jointly by both companies since the early 2000s, these turbos have now become widely accepted in the paper industry thanks to their superior advantages. Along with being a reliable, long-lasting solution, they bring customers unmatched simplicity and energy efficiency.

13 Jun 2016

Atlas Copco Takes on Noise and Dust in Urban Development

Regulations for better work environment in construction and urban development is getting stricter. The focus is on operator well-being and on the surrounding environment. This aligns with Atlas Copco’s strategy to direct product development efforts towards better noise reduction and dust collection.

13 Jun 2016

Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle Systems Ideal for High Volume Cutting Applications

Jet Edge proudly introduces its latest generation of Waterjet Shuttle Systems. Designed especially for high-volume water-only waterjet cutting applications, Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle Systems dramatically increase productivity by allowing operators to continue cutting as they unload finished parts.

From Jet Edge Waterjet Systems 13 Jun 2016