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Anasys Instruments Appoints Ludger Weisser to Head New European Sales and Customer Support Office

Anasys Instruments, the world leader in nanoscale IR spectroscopy, announces the opening of a new office, Anasys Instruments GmbH, in the Mannheim, Germany area to support and accelerate the company’s European sale...

6 Jun 2016

Researchers Develop New Technique to Produce Polymer Opals at Industrial Scale

A new method has been devised by researchers for arranging tiny marbles into standard layers, thereby forming exciting materials, which disperse light into vivid colors, and which alters its color on stretching or twisting.

6 Jun 2016

New Aluminum–Cerium Alloys Could Boost Rare Earth Mining

A team of researchers from the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has partnered with Wisconsin-based Eck Industries and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to create aluminum alloys that have easier workability and better tolerance to heat than currently available products.

6 Jun 2016

New Catalytic Tool Could Lead to Better, More Effective Strategy Against Cancer

Bioorthogonal chemistry can be considered as a tactful concierge or valet that guides two global leaders to a confidential meeting without creating any sound or difficulty on the way.

6 Jun 2016

Hall Effect Cathode Meter

The VHE Cathode Current Meter is a specialised portable ammeter and makes use of the Hall Effect. The instrument is lightweight and easy to operate.

6 Jun 2016

Imec, Holst Centre and Methods2Business Develop Complete Low-Power Wi-Fi HaLow Radio Solution for Internet of Things (IoT) Applications

At this week’s Design Automation Conference (DAC 2016), nanoelectronics research center imec, Holst Centre (initiated by imec and TNO), and Wi-Fi IP provider Methods2Bussiness will present a complete Wi-Fi ® HaLowTM radio solution.

From IMEC 6 Jun 2016

Free Webinar on Analysis of a Meteorite using Combined Technologies Demonstrating Advanced X-ray Capabilities

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar on Analysis of a meteorite using combined technologies demonstrating advanced X-ray capabilities - on 23 June 2016, presented by Christos Tsouris – product manager Zetium, PANalytical B.V., The Netherlands.

6 Jun 2016

Non-Invasive Technique Helps Assess Material Damage in Real Time

Scientists have devised a new method that enables a non-invasive way to assess the damages caused to different types of materials and helps determine the general state-of-repair in real time. This latest breakthrough will assist in preventing possible safety issues. The study was carried out by scientists at the Universitat Politècnica de València.

3 Jun 2016

Scientists Successfully Install 3D-Printed Weather Stations in Zambia

First cost-effective weather stations that are constructed mainly with 3D-printed components have been successfully installed by scientists. They are designed to deliver crucial data required for farmers and other people in developing countries.

3 Jun 2016

3D Printing of Patterned Membranes Paves Way for Advanced Membrane Technology

According to Penn State scientists, polymer membranes, which are patterned for enhanced performance, can now be prototyped and tested with a new kind of 3D printing.

3 Jun 2016

Questions on Polymer Analysis? Meet the Experts@NETZSCH has the Answers

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone handy every time you have a tricky question regarding your material characterization? During this live event you will have this opportunity.

From NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC 3 Jun 2016

DSM’s EcoPaXX Tapping into Drinking Water-Contact Applications

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is taking its EcoPaXX® polyamide into an important new market - drinking water contact applications. Use of this material offers a high-performance, lead-free option for applications such as faucet mixing valves.

3 Jun 2016