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The CEA Announces Expanded Collaboration with Intel to Advance Cutting-edge Research and Innovation in Key Digital Areas

The CEA (Atomic Energy Commission) and Intel are boosting their collaboration through a new R & D agreement signed in Paris on Thursday 12 May.

18 May 2016

Bio-Inspired Hybrid Material Holds Potential for Developing Complex Structures

Have you ever wondered why a spider's web does not droop in the wind or fling back like a trampoline? According to a new study by an international group of scientists, the answer to this lies in the physics of a 'hybrid' material produced by spiders.

18 May 2016

Gain Entrance to the Raman World Today – Stay flexible for Emerging Challenges Tomorrow

The newly-developed alpha300 access microscope is an entry-level system for micro-Raman single-spot analysis and Raman mapping that extends WITec’s product portfolio to lower price segments.

18 May 2016

UF Partners with TESCAN to Create World-Class Hardware Security Lab

New facility will expand capabilities of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research

From Tescan Group 17 May 2016

New Phenomenon Shows Promise for High-Performance Fuel Cells

Fuel cells produce electricity from chemical reactions without any harmful emissions, and have the capability to power everything ranging from portable electronics to cars. They could be more clean and efficient, compared to combustion engines.

17 May 2016

All-New Ford GT Supercar to Offer Next-Gen Carbon-Fiber Wheels

Ford’s all-new supercar, the carbon-fiber-bodied Ford GT, will further improve the driving and handling experience by offering next-gen carbon-fiber wheels. This new car is the company’s second Ford Performance vehicle featuring carbon fiber wheels, followed by the introduction of the world’s first mass-produced carbon fiber wheel application as a standard component on the 2015 Shelby® GT350R Mustang.

17 May 2016

New Knoop & Vickers Micro-Hardness Universal Testing Machines

Buehler, an ITW Company, is introducing the Wilson® VH1102 and VH1202 micro hardness testers. These Wilson hardness testers meet the highest accuracy standards and can be used both in quality control and research and development.

From Buehler 17 May 2016

ARANZ Geo releases Leapfrog Central model management platform to support continuous 3D modelling

ARANZ Geo Limited, developer of 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog®, has released model management platform Leapfrog Central to support continuous 3D modelling. Developed in collaboration with the world’s most ...

17 May 2016

Meet Jet Edge Industrial Water Jet Cutting Experts at Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo

Meet with waterjet technology and metal fabrication experts from Jet Edge and Elliott-Matsuura Canada at the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

From Jet Edge Waterjet Systems 17 May 2016

The Importance of Hygienic & Accurate Filling & Weighing Systems

If you are involved in the handling of hazardous or potentially dusty powder materials then this FREE, webinar is a must for you.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 16 May 2016

Separating the Good from the Bad: Prioritise your Storage Tank Maintenance

Risk-based inspection systems and advanced non-destructive testing methods are helping storage tank owners comply with ever-increasing stringent regulations, as well as reducing maintenance costs, says Tim Bradshaw, General Manager, MISTRAS GROUP, UK Operations.

16 May 2016

World’s Blackest Coating Material Makes its Debut in Space

The ultra-black Vantablack surface coating material has made its space debut in an optical instrument on board the Kent Ridge 1 satellite. The material’s ability to absorb virtually all incident light improves the performance of the satellite's star tracker-based positioning control system.

16 May 2016

AXT Expands Reach into Foods and Oils Markets with LAIX Technologies

AXT has recently expanded their product range with the addition of LAIX Technologies laboratory instruments and automation solutions.

From AXT Pty Ltd 16 May 2016

Bruker Introduces New Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

At Analytica 2016, Bruker today introduces the S4 TStar, a new and unique total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometer for ultra-trace element analysis in a broad range of application fields, including pharma, food and environmental monitoring.

From Bruker Nano GmbH – Electron Microscope Analyzers 16 May 2016