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Photonic Crystals Could Improve Absolute Solar Cell Efficiency

Solar cells turn sunlight into electricity, but they’re only about 20 percent efficient. Much of the leftover energy turns into heat, which actually harms the solar cell.

6 May 2016

3D Printed Scaffolds Could Help Promote Bone Growth

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University report that each year, birth defects, surgery, or trauma have resulted in an estimated number of 200,000 people requiring bone replacement surgery in the face or head.

5 May 2016

Rice Engineers Explore Light Absorption Properties of Atomically Thin Molybdenum Disulfide

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is used as an effective lubricant in motorcycle and aircraft engines, and in the universal and CV joints of automobiles and trucks. The material also exhibits a remarkable light absorption property, according to Isabell Thomann, an engineering researcher at Rice University. This quality makes molybdenum disulfide a potential candidate for the development of photocatalytic and optoelectronic devices.

5 May 2016

Researchers Recreate Bacterial Properties to Shape Synthetic Materials

All living cells are essentially soft and squishy balloons containing DNA, proteins, and a large amount of water. These cells are surrounded by oily membranes, which can withstand considerable amounts of stress like bending, stretching, and squeezing. It was only recently that researchers have started to understand the functions and organization resulting from that stress.

5 May 2016

Renowned Swansea University Aerospace Engineering Expert to Talk about his Engineering Adventure

Internationally renowned aerospace engineering expert and Swansea University senior lecturer Dr Ben Evans will be sharing his expertise on the Bloodhound project at an international conference in Japan next week.

5 May 2016

CoMoNeo – The Next Generation

On Stand B013 at PDM 2016, Kistler Instruments will be launching CoMoNeo, the direct descendant of the cavity pressure monitoring system launched in 2006 but with enhanced capability to meet the needs of today’s injection moulding industry.

From Kistler Instrumente AG 5 May 2016

Analytik reports on how the University of Brighton is using a BioScaffolder 3D Printer from GeSiM in its Centre for Regenerative Medicine.

Cambridge, UK, 3rd May 2016: Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, report on the research program running at the University of Brighton by the Brighton Centre for Regenerative Medicine where a GeSiM BioScaffolder system is being used to develop bionic histological lattices for a variety of tissues for regenerative medicine applications.

From Analytik Ltd 5 May 2016

Researchers Resolve Bond Configuration of Intermediates in Complex Chemical Reactions

For the first time, researchers have successfully imaged all of the steps involved in a complicated organic reaction, and subsequently resolved the microscopic mechanisms that account for their behavior. The study was performed by an international team of scientists, including the UPV/EHU's Nano-Bio Spectroscopy Research Group.

5 May 2016

The New OLYMPUS CIX90 Cleanliness Inspection System: A Turnkey Technical Cleanliness Solution Compliant with Industry Standards

Features new patented polarization method for all-in-one scan solution

5 May 2016

New Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Technique to Color 3D Printing

A new method has been developed by scientists from ETH Zurich and Disney Research Zurich to produce plastic replicas of digital 3D models, where the color and shape are completely reproduced. Called computational thermoforming, the method spans the range of digital fabrication techniques, providing an efficient and low-cost option to color 3D printing.

5 May 2016

AXT Install Australia's First High Speed Simultix 14 XRF Spectrometer

Sydney, Australia, May 5, 2016 - AXT has recently installed the first Rigaku Simultix 14 high-speed Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometer (WDXRF) at BHP Billiton's nickel operation. This system is now up and running 24/7 characterising ore samples to supporting their mining operation.

From AXT Pty Ltd 5 May 2016

OTT launches new low-maintenance Phosphate monitor

OTT Hydrometry has launched an advanced version of its ‘Cycle-P’ remote Phosphate monitor for measuring dissolved Phosphate in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The new ‘HydroCycle PO4’ uses le...

4 May 2016

New Standard Paves the Way for Alkali-Activated Cements in the Construction Industry

Stoke-on-Trent (UK), 04 May 2016 – Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has been developing and applying their proprietary MIDAR technology based on alkali-activated cements for several years. ...

4 May 2016

Nordson MARCH's Compact ModVIA Plasma System is Easily Expandable from 4 to 8 Cells to Increase Machine Capacity for Production Demands

Concord, California, USA - 04 May 2016 - Nordson MARCH, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN) a global leader in plasma cleaning technology, introduces its ModVIA™ plasma system, a fully integrated, flexible system that doubles its capacity from 4 to 8 cells (8-16 panels) to easily accommodate manufacturing production growth

From Nordson MARCH 4 May 2016

Study Results Establish Principles of Predicting Trend for Promoting or Suppressing Oxidation of Materials

With documented public water issues caused by corrosion in Hoosick Falls, New York, and Flint, Michigan, it is necessary to know the impact of corrosion on copper at the atomic level so that such issues can be avoided in future pipes. Corrosion-related damage costs represent 3% of the US Gross Domestic Product (roughly $503.1 billion, as per the values in 2013).

4 May 2016

Materials Science News

Photonic Crystals Could Improve Absolute Solar Cell Efficiency

3D Printed Scaffolds Could Help Promote Bone Growth

Rice Engineers Explore Light Absorption Properties of Atomically Thin Molybdenum Disulfide

Researchers Recreate Bacterial Properties to Shape Synthetic Materials

Renowned Swansea University Aerospace Engineering Expert to Talk about his Engineering Adventure

CoMoNeo – The Next Generation

Analytik reports on how the University of Brighton is using a BioScaffolder 3D Printer from GeSiM in its Centre for Regenerative Medicine.

Researchers Resolve Bond Configuration of Intermediates in Complex Chemical Reactions

The New OLYMPUS CIX90 Cleanliness Inspection System: A Turnkey Technical Cleanliness Solution Compliant with Industry Standards

New Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Technique to Color 3D Printing

AXT Install Australia's First High Speed Simultix 14 XRF Spectrometer

OTT launches new low-maintenance Phosphate monitor

New Standard Paves the Way for Alkali-Activated Cements in the Construction Industry

Nordson MARCH's Compact ModVIA Plasma System is Easily Expandable from 4 to 8 Cells to Increase Machine Capacity for Production Demands

Study Results Establish Principles of Predicting Trend for Promoting or Suppressing Oxidation of Materials

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