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Microchamber sampling accessory for thermal desorption – New brochure released

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a new brochure describing its Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor™ (µ-CTE™), for sampling volatile and semi-volatile chemicals from materi...

From Markes International Limited 27 Oct 2015

Vehicle Using Teijin’s Advanced Carbon Fiber Technology Wins Second Place in World’s Largest Solar Car Race

Teijin Group announced today that OWL, an advanced solar-powered car developed by Kogakuin University using Teijin carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), finished in second place at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s largest solar car race, which was held in Australia from October 18 to 25.

From Teijin Limited 27 Oct 2015

The University of Liverpool use a Linkam tensile stage to assist with the development of new materials that address eye healthcare in the ageing population

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their tensile temperature controlled stage is being applied to develop and characterise novel materials that address...

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 27 Oct 2015

Omniseal Solutions Designs and Manufactures Extraordinary Cryogenic Seal for NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Project, Supporting Efforts to Propel Human Beings Deeper Into Space

Omniseal Solutions reaches a high-performance mark by producing a cryogenic seal of exceptional size (more than six feet wide) for NASA’s “Space Launch System (SLS)” project, which is commissioned for deeper space exploration -- beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) to an asteroid, Mars and other distant destinations.

From Omniseal Solutions 27 Oct 2015

New Silicon-Based Technology Helps Manufacture Smaller, Longer-Lasting Batteries

Zhongwei Chen, professor in chemical engineering, along with a few graduate students from the University of Waterloo has developed an advanced technology to produce cost-effective silicon-based anode materials, which are capable of significantly enhancing both the performance and the service life of lithium-ion batteries.

By Jake Wilkinson 27 Oct 2015

VantageNX Materials Tester Featured at The Franklin Institute’s New SportsZone Exhibit

Thwing-Albert, a manufacturer of physical property testing instrumentation for over 115 years, is honored to be part of The Franklin Institute’s new SportsZone exhibit. The Franklin Institute approached Thwing-Albert Instrument Company to assist with testing the flexural properties of a professional hockey stick for their new exhibit.

26 Oct 2015

Creaform’s Pipecheck Pipeline Assessment Software Now Compatible with Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Devices

Creaform, worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today the release of Pipecheck 3.2, which brings together NDT and NDE system capabilities, such as 3D scan data and ultr...

From Creaform Inc. 26 Oct 2015

Covestro launches new U.S.-based corporate social responsibility initiative

Establishes Covestro Employee Engagement Institute through $300,000 grant to Robert Morris University Affirms commitment to STEM education Covestro LLC, a leading polymer materials supplier, today u...

26 Oct 2015

Morgan Advanced Materials increases vacuum brazing capacity at Rugby manufacturing facility

Following investment in state-of-the-art technology, Morgan Advanced Materials has increased the manufacturing capability of its Technical Ceramics facility in Rugby, UK, commensurate with its strategic growth aspirations.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 26 Oct 2015

Increased Safety for DrySyn Heating Blocks

Asynt has announced that all models in its popular DrySyn Heating Block range will now come with permanently attached, heat resistant, lifting handles to safeguard users from coming into contact with hot surfaces.

From Asynt 26 Oct 2015

New 3D Printed Housing Solutions Could Revolutionize Construction Sector

Gramazio Kohler Research, in collaboration with researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), has developed an advanced Mesh Mould 3D printing technology, and an autonomous construction robotic system that could meet the growing demand for 3D printed housing solutions for construction sites.

By Beth Ellison 23 Oct 2015

Researchers Solve Mystery of Low Ductility Magnesium

Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics Modeling (LAMMM) in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering have solved the mystery behind the low ductility of magnesium.

By Beth Ellison 23 Oct 2015

New Upgrade Kits Enable Users to Convert Their Transmitters into Analyzers

Michell Instruments has announced the release of four kits which will enable users to upgrade their existing general purpose XTP601 oxygen and XTC601 binary gas transmitters into fully-functioning analyzers with the minimum of fuss and at a fraction of the cost of buying a new unit.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 23 Oct 2015

Springer Theses Celebrates Five Years of Success

Springer Theses, a book series comprising a selection of the very best PhD theses from around the world, celebrates five years and a total of 500 published books.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 23 Oct 2015

Astrotech Subsidiary 1st Detect Launches New iONTRAC Process Chemical Analyzer

Demonstrating at the Gulf Coast Conference Booth 517 at NRG Park in Houston on Oct. 20th and 21st 1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC), will unveil its new iONTRAC Process Chemical Analyzer...

22 Oct 2015