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XEI Scientific to Feature Evactron® EP Plasma De-Contaminator™, Invited to Present Paper on Plasma Cleaning of SEMs and Large Vacuum Systems at AVS 2015

XEI Scientific Inc. will show the Evactron EP Plasma De-Contaminator, the newest model in our line of Evactron Plasma De-Contaminators at the AVS 62nd International Symposium & Exhibition taking place at the San Jose...

From XEI Scientific 19 Oct 2015

ABB Releases New Voltage Regulation Solution

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has released the innovative PCS100 AVC-20, an active voltage conditioner for voltage regulation, designed for use by industrial and large commercial operations in e...

From ABB Power Conditioning – Electrification Products Division 19 Oct 2015

Sonobond Ultrasonics Celebrates the Resurgence In U.S. Manufacturing Sector

Sonobond Ultrasonics has been buttressing what some analysts expect will be a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing.

From Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc. 16 Oct 2015

First Major Project for New Fire Protection Coating from Sherwin-Williams

An industry-leading fire protection coating from Sherwin-Williams has been utilised on its first major project, to protect part of a £45million development at one of Scotland’s leading shopping destinations.

16 Oct 2015

Recyclable Microporous Crystal Could Help Mitigate Climate Change

An international team of researchers has produced a novel microporous crystal capable of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) with much greater efficiency than any other material.

By Beth Ellison 16 Oct 2015

Skin-Like Plastic Material Can Detect Pressure and Deliver Sensory Input to Brain Cells

Engineers at Stanford have developed an artificial, skin-like, plastic material that has the ability to detect pressure sensation, and also send this signal to a live brain cell.

By Beth Ellison 16 Oct 2015

New Quartz Crystal Microbalance Analyzer Released

Latest generation Quartz Crystal Microbalance moisture analyzer designed for easy installation and retrofit

From Michell Instruments Ltd 15 Oct 2015

Save Energy with In-Process Particle Sizing

In-process particle sizing from Xoptix can dramatically reduce energy costs as milling and size reduction machinery can be optimized, with real-time particle size analysis. Subtle changes to classifier speed, or product feed can be seen instantly, with particle size distribution used as an indicator to achieve the required specification without wasting electricity by over milling.

From Xoptix 15 Oct 2015

Versatile & Safe Sample Preparation Unit for Elemental Analysis

The Oxygen Flask Combustion Unit from Exeter Analytical is designed for preparation of samples for single and mixed elemental analysis of chlorine, bromine, iodine, sulphur and phosphorus content.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 15 Oct 2015

Innovative Method Extends Lifetime and Capacity of Lithium Batteries

The method involves using a new electrolytic solvent that ensures more lithium is available for current generation.

15 Oct 2015

Whitehouse Scientific Introduces Groundbreaking New Technique to Improve Accuracy during Sand Screen Filter Testing

In a well received lecture at the American Filtration Society’s Fall Conference (5-8 October 2015), Dr Graham Rideal, CEO of standards company Whitehouse Scientific, introduced an audience of industry filtration te...

From Whitehouse Scientific 15 Oct 2015

A Miniature Linear Servo Motor Air Bearing Stage, Introduced by PI

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading developer and manufacturer of precision motion systems and solutions, recently released the A-141 miniature air bearing linear positioner, the newest member of the frictionless PIglide family of air bearing stages.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 15 Oct 2015

New Control Driver, Clarity, Released for the Microsaic 4000 MiD Mass Detector

DataApex announced the release of a control driver for the Microsaic 4000 MiD mass detector. This new control driver expands the portfolio of instruments managed by a single point control software platform: Clarity

15 Oct 2015

Iron-Based Dyes Developed for Use in Cheap and Sustainable Solar Cells

A novel method that uses an iron-containing dye to capture sunlight with 100% efficiency has been developed. Previously, this had only been achieved using ruthenium dyes which are expensive and toxic.

By Jake Wilkinson 14 Oct 2015

Haze Particles Cause Abrasive Damage to Commonly Used Industrial Alloys

The mechanical properties of haze particles have been successfully quantified. Researchers discovered that small amounts of the particles, when embedded in the precision parts of equipment and aircraft, have sufficient strength to damage the machinery.

By Jake Wilkinson 14 Oct 2015