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Coal-Tar Based Pavement Sealcoat Products More Toxic than Expected

The pavement sealcoat products used widely around the nation on thousands of asphalt driveways and parking lots are significantly more toxic and mutagenic than previously suspected, according to a new paper published this week by researchers from Oregon State University.

28 Apr 2016

Largest Ever Victrex® Peek-based Structure Designed to Deliver Subsea Pumping Relability in Extreme Subsea Oil & Gas Operations

To reduce exploration and production costs and risks in subsea oil and gas systems, Magma Global Limited has developed the flexible m-pipe® technology.

From Victrex plc. 27 Apr 2016

Versapak’s New T2 Seal Leading the Way in Tamper Evident Security Seals

Versapak, the distinguished manufacturer of tamper evident bags, pouches and security seals, today announced the launch of their newest security seal – the T2.

27 Apr 2016

Nordson DAGE Launch the New Quadra™ X-ray Inspection Series

The future of X-ray image resolution, reliability and performance.

From Nordson DAGE 27 Apr 2016

NanoSteel Delivers Advanced Automotive Sheet to General Motors

By teaming up with launch partner, AK Steel, an industry leader in steel product development, NanoSteel has now completed commercial production trials and delivered its first automotive sheet material to General Motors for initial testing.

From The NanoSteel® Company 27 Apr 2016

Automated Controlled Laboratory Reactor

Designed by chemists, Asynt ReactoMate Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) systems enable precise control of reaction variables, simple manipulation of vessels and connected apparatus, and the safest possible working conditions.

From Asynt 27 Apr 2016

Tescan Announce Webinar on the Failure Analysis of Microelectronic Devices

In this webinar we discuss our recent achievements regarding failure analysis (FA) of microelectronic devices using our unique approaches. The presentation is divided into two parts. The first part will include FA results on integrated circuits (IC) based on state-of-the-art 14 nm node technology.

From Tescan 27 Apr 2016

Researchers Obtain Deeper Insight into Self-Healing Nature of Colloidal Crystals

When an assembly of microgel particles includes one particle that's significantly larger than the rest, that oversized particle spontaneously shrinks to match the size of its smaller neighbors. This self-healing nature of the system allows the microparticles to form defect-free colloidal crystals, an unusual property not seen in systems made up of “hard” particles.

27 Apr 2016

OmniProcess Awarded ‘EMEA Distributor of the Year 2015’ by SEAL Analytical

OmniProcess (Sweden) has been awarded ‘EMEA Distributor of the Year 2015’ by laboratory instrumentation manufacturer SEAL Analytical. Congratulating the OmniProcess team on their success, SEAL President Stuart Smith said: “There are a number of factors affecting the decision, including the volume of business won; the identification and development of new markets, and business growth over the previous year. OmniProcess excelled in all categories and I am delighted to recognise their achievements.”

From SEAL Analytical Ltd. 27 Apr 2016

Researchers Develop Tiny Liquid-Metal Particles for Heat-Free Soldering Applications

Martin Thuo, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University, is passionate about finding new, clean and affordable ways to put technology and science to work around the world.

27 Apr 2016

Suss Microtec Relies on Eco-friendly LED-technology for Mask Aligner

SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor and related markets, today announced the launch of a new UV-LED lamp house for use in its first exposure tools, which have a leading position in the market for more than fifty years.

From Focuslight Technologies Inc. 26 Apr 2016