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New 3D Printing Process Could Enable Material Creation in Zero-Gravity Environment

A novel 3D-printing process called selective separation sintering (SSS), has been developed by an engineer from the University of Southern California (USC). The process has won the first prize in the NASA In-Situ Materials Challenge, due to its breakthrough application in the construction of physical structures in space.

6 Apr 2016

MiniLab 153 Analyzer From Spectro Scientific Brings Industrial Plants a Complete On-Site Oil Analysis System for Rapid Determination of Machinery Health

Spectro Scientific introduces the MiniLab153 oil analysis system, enabling reliability and maintenance professionals to quickly and accurately perform comprehensive on-site lubricant analysis.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 6 Apr 2016

Engineers Create New Metallic Glass with High Hugoniot Elastic Limit

A new material, consisting of a unique chemical structure, has been created by a group of researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of California, San Diego, and Caltech. The material has a unique combination of properties: high hardness and elasticity.

5 Apr 2016

KROHNE Now Offers VA Purgemeters for Trace-Level Analysis

For its variable area flow meters DK 32, DK 34 and DK 37, KROHNE now offers the option of surface passivation for trace-level analysis.

From KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH 5 Apr 2016

DSM, Nexeo Solutions Partner to Launch High-Performance Filaments for 3D Printing

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is partnering with Nexeo Solutions, a global chemical and plastics distributor, to bring new, high-value, performance filaments to customers who do 3D printing using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology.

5 Apr 2016

Trelleborg Sealing Facility in the UK Obtains ISO/TS 29001:2011

Trelleborg Sealing Solution’s seal manufacturing facility in Tewkesbury, England, is believed to be the first of its kind to obtain a prestigious international quality standard.

From Trelleborg - TAEM 5 Apr 2016

Study Provides New Insights into Transition from Fluid-Like to Solid-Like Behavior

New research has identified how liquid-like materials can change into a solid-like state without the addition of extra particles or changes in volume.

5 Apr 2016

New Series of Instron HDT and Vicat Testing Systems to Boost Efficiency in the Testing Lab

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components, is pleased to announce new generation of HDT and Vicat Testing Systems designed to significantly reduce workload and increase efficiency in the testing lab.

5 Apr 2016

Metallurgists Develop Low-Cost, Hierarchically Nanostructured Titanium Alloy with Superior Strength

Stronger than any commercial titanium alloy currently on the market, an improved titanium alloy gets it strength from the innovative way atoms are arranged to form a special nanostructure. Researchers from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have succeeded in observing this arrangement and manipulating it to create the strongest ever titanium alloy with a lower process cost.

5 Apr 2016

Plansee at the Hanover Hydrogen + Fuel Cell Trade Fair.

This year, Plansee will once again be showcasing its innovative interconnects for fuel cells at the Hanover trade fair.

From PLANSEE 5 Apr 2016

Free Webinar on XRF Theory in Application - Which Technology Is Better, WD or ED?

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar on XRF theory in application - which technology is better, WD or ED? on 7 April 2016, presented by Christos Tsouris, product manager Zetium, PANalytical B.V., The Netherlands.

4 Apr 2016