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H.C. Starck’s Bonded Sputtering Targets Displayed at FPD China 2016

H.C. Starck’s sputtering products displayed at FPD China 2016, 15-17 March at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China, Booth 1671 offer a glimpse into the latest innovative pure and alloyed sputtering m...

17 Mar 2016

Oxford Instruments Launches Unique HERO™ Window For Reliable Hot Sample XRF Analysis

Oxford Instruments has launched a unique solution for reliable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of hot samples, for use with their range of X-MET8000 series handheld XRF analysers.

From Oxford Instruments 17 Mar 2016

First Experimental Observation of Isostructural Solid-Solid Transition at Single-Particle Level

A solid’s surface usually melts into a thin liquid layer prior to the melting point. This phenomenon of surface melting occurs in all categories of solids: for example, two ice cubes can fuse at a temperature less than 0°C as the premelted surface water is surrounded inside the bulk at the point of contact and is frozen. Premelting promotes crystal growth, and is vital in geology, metallurgy, and meteorology, such as frost heave, snowflake growth, glacier movement, and skating. As there is a lack of microscopic measurements, the causes of several premelting scenarios and the impact of dimensionality on the premelting phenomenon are poorly understood.

17 Mar 2016

Pittcon 2016 in Atlanta, Another Success Story

Pittcon 2016 brought together members from the scientific community from around the world with leading speakers, instructors and exhibiting companies.

From Pittcon 17 Mar 2016

HORIBA Scientific Announces New Software for its ICP-OES Spectrometers

NEO Software will facilitate method development, samples measurements and results management

From HORIBA 17 Mar 2016

Study Uncovers Important Clues on Promising Energy Storage Material

Scientists have successfully integrated hypothetical calculations and sophisticated in-situ microscopy to reveal critical clues about the properties of an advanced energy storage material for use in batteries and supercapacitors. The study was conducted by researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) of the Department of Energy (DOE).

17 Mar 2016

Innovative Device to Analyze Molecular Interactions in Viscous Solutions and Fragile Materials

Here’s a new technology that’s potentially disruptive precisely because it’s non-disruptive: Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a device that enables NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy, coupled with a powerful molecular sensor, to analyze molecular interactions in viscous solutions and fragile materials such as liquid crystals.

17 Mar 2016

Optomec Secures Multiple Orders for Aerosol Jet 5X Printing System

Optomec, a company that supplies advanced production-grade additive manufacturing solutions for 3D printed electronics and 3D printed metals, has secured numerous orders for its sophisticated Aerosol Jet 5X printing system.

17 Mar 2016

Roadmap for Design and Application of Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing Materials Released by Penn State

Penn State researchers have provided a roadmap for a strategy to build the fundamental knowledge needed to speed up the development and application of additive manufacturing materials over the next decade.

17 Mar 2016

Next Generation Hydrogen Gas Detector Developed by Storage Battery Systems

SBS-H2 Hydrogen Gas Detector System combines innovative design with enhanced safety features, ensuring reliable hydrogen monitoring for various applications.

From Exponential Power 16 Mar 2016

Researchers Explore Ways to Extract Rare Earth Minerals from Coal

Virginia Tech engineers have developed a new technique to recover precious rare earth minerals from coal and coal byproducts. The team has collaborated with industry and academic partners in a major pilot project, which aims to extract rare earth elements from coal waste.

16 Mar 2016