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Leading Educators to Share Their Knowledge at the Materials Education Symposia

World-renowned educators will share their knowledge at a unique series of symposia next year, where the global university-level materials education community gathers to discuss ideas and best practice in teaching materials across engineering, design and science.

5 Nov 2015

SPECTRO Release New White Paper on Overcoming Matrix Effects With XRF Analysis

A new white paper explains why overcoming matrix effects associated with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is critical to achieving consistent high-accuracy results. The paper, titled “Mitigating Matrix Effects ...

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 4 Nov 2015

PANalytical Announce Webinar on XRD for Earth Science

PANalytical will run a webinar on November 12th 2015, looking at advanced XRD analysis of geological samples on modern multipurpose diffraction platforms – looking beyond simple powder diffraction.

4 Nov 2015

University of Cologne Acquires Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Systems for the COPT.ZENTRUM

For the University of Cologne, the COPT.ZENTRUM is a central element of their technology transfer strategy from science to practice. Small and middle-sized companies will benefit from the premises of the center, the technology, and the newest scientific findings in the field of organic electronics. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum supplies the necessary vacuum technology.

4 Nov 2015

CRAIC Technologies Offers Discounted Microspectroscopy Refresher Training Packages

CRAIC Technologies understands that changes occur in our customer's lives and companies! Whether it is due to the retirement of original instrument user, newly hired employees in need of training, or simply needing to brush the dust off of your microspectroscopy skills, our refresher training package is your solution.

From CRAIC Technologies 4 Nov 2015

Hiden Analytical Introduces CATLAB Combined Mass Spectrometer/Microreactor System

The Hiden Catlab mass spectrometer/microreactor system is an integrated analytical tool for characterisation of catalyst performance and for analysis of thermal reaction processes at precisely controlled programmable temperatures to 1000C.

From Hiden Analytical 3 Nov 2015

Imperial College Uses Microtest 200 N Tensile Stage from Deben to Characterise Nanocellulose-Reinforced Polymer Composites.

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, reports on the use of the Microtest 200 N tensile stage in the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College, London, where it is used to measure load displacement curves on nanocellulose-reinforced polymer composites.

From Deben UK Ltd 3 Nov 2015

The First 3D Printer is Being Sent into Space

A 3D printer is being sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by a collaborative team comprised of aerospace manufacturers Made In Space and Lowe's Innovation Labs. The 3D printer is expected to increase the operational capacity of the ISS.

By Jake Wilkinson 3 Nov 2015

Analytik Jena Takes Part in Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis

Analytik Jena AG aims to grow at an above-average rate in China, its most important export market, for years to come. That was the announcement made at the final day of the Chinese BCEIA trade fair in Beijing – by the Jena-based manufacturer of analytical measuring technology and Life Science products.

3 Nov 2015

Yxlon Unveils New Range of Water-Cooled Tube Heads for Non-Destructive Testing Applications

Yxlon have just launched a new range of water-cooled tube heads designed for demanding applications such as working in confined spaces or 24/7 operation in extreme temperatures.

3 Nov 2015

Carbon Black-Doped Hydrogels Display Bright Structural Colors

Chameleon skin and some type of fish skin are regarded as the prototype of structurally colored materials that change their color appearance upon external stimuli, which can be light and dark transitions or other environmental factors.

3 Nov 2015

Master Bond’s Dual UV/Heat Cure System Passes USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 Standards

Master Bond UV15DC80Med offers a unique dual curing mechanism which employs UV light followed by heat to complete the polymerization.

3 Nov 2015

Harper Offers Tolling Services as Part of Ignite Thermal Process Development Program

As part of our Research and Piloting program, Ignite™, Harper is pleased to also offer toll processing. Harper is focused on providing process development and complete solutions for our clients. Now, we have combined that with our customers’ requests for additional quantities of material.

From Harper International 2 Nov 2015

New Metal Alloy Holds Promise for Viable Magnetic Refrigerants, Green Cooling Technologies

A promising new metal alloy system could lead to commercially viable magnetic refrigerants and environmentally friendly cooling technologies, according to a scientist at Rochester Institute of Technology.

2 Nov 2015

New Way to Select Specific Surfaces of Single-Crystal Ice for Study

A Tufts University chemist has discovered a way to select specific surfaces of single-crystal ice for study, a long-sought breakthrough that could help researchers answer essential questions about climate and the environment. The discovery is detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Online Early Edition, publishing the week of October 26 in advance of print.

31 Oct 2015

Materials Science News

Leading Educators to Share Their Knowledge at the Materials Education Symposia

SPECTRO Release New White Paper on Overcoming Matrix Effects With XRF Analysis

PANalytical Announce Webinar on XRD for Earth Science

University of Cologne Acquires Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Systems for the COPT.ZENTRUM

CRAIC Technologies Offers Discounted Microspectroscopy Refresher Training Packages

Hiden Analytical Introduces CATLAB Combined Mass Spectrometer/Microreactor System

Imperial College Uses Microtest 200 N Tensile Stage from Deben to Characterise Nanocellulose-Reinforced Polymer Composites.

The First 3D Printer is Being Sent into Space

Analytik Jena Takes Part in Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis

Yxlon Unveils New Range of Water-Cooled Tube Heads for Non-Destructive Testing Applications

Carbon Black-Doped Hydrogels Display Bright Structural Colors

Master Bond’s Dual UV/Heat Cure System Passes USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 Standards

Harper Offers Tolling Services as Part of Ignite Thermal Process Development Program

New Metal Alloy Holds Promise for Viable Magnetic Refrigerants, Green Cooling Technologies

New Way to Select Specific Surfaces of Single-Crystal Ice for Study

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