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Liquid Water Maintains Local Structural Dynamics on a Picosecond Timescale

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) in Mainz, Germany and FOM Institute AMOLF in the Netherlands have collaborated to discover that the structural memory of water exists on a picosecond timescale.

22 Sep 2015

Researchers Regenerate Complex Nerves Using 3D Printing Technology

A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland, Princeton University and Johns Hopkins University have created a new kind of 3D-printed guide capable of assisting complex motor and sensory nerves to re-grow subsequent to an injury.

22 Sep 2015

IMechE Welcomes UK Government Decision to Guarantee Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant

Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Energy and Environment, at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said in response to the UK Government decision to guarantee the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant:

22 Sep 2015

Textechno, AMAC Partner to Expand Global Market for Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics Testing Systems

The internationally operating designer and manufacturer of testing systems for fibers, yarns and fabrics and global leader in the field of man-made fiber testing, Textechno GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany, plans to expand its worldwide activities in the field of Advanced Materials in cooperation with Dr. Michael Effing.

From AMAC GmbH 21 Sep 2015

Morgan Expands Supply Capability of Laser Components In Europe

With expanded capabilities in laser equipment, Morgan Advanced Materials offers a diverse portfolio of ceramic components for industrial applications in Europe.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 18 Sep 2015

MakerBot Collaborates with Florida International University to Launch 3D Printing Lab

Florida International University (FIU) has partnered with MakerBot, a leading company in the desktop 3D printing sector, to launch a novel CARTA Innovation Lab at FIU College of Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) Miami Beach Urban Studios.

By Beth Ellison 18 Sep 2015

Southco Announces Launch of 2015 Comprehensive Access Hardware Product Catalogue

Southco, a global leader in engineered access solutions, has announced the launch of its 2015 product catalogue. Southco Handbook 65 is the leading global resource for best-in-class engineered access hardware solutions. The company has helped customers solve engineering design challenges for more than 70 years.

From Southco 18 Sep 2015

Fakuma 2015: Coperion and Coperion K-Tron to Highlight Innovative Systems for Plastics Processing

On their booth A6-6406 in hall 6 at this year’s Fakuma exhibition Coperion and Coperion K-Tron present themselves as innovative system providers for plastics processing. A highlight on the booth floor is the T35/S60 Quick Change Feeder which is on display together with a 2400 Series Pellet Receiver and the ActiFlow™ Smart Bulk Solids Activator.

From Coperion GmbH 18 Sep 2015

PEFTEC 2015 Petrochemical Industry Event to be Held 18-19 November in Belgium

The Antwerp Expo in Belgium will host a major international petrochemical industry event on 18th and 19th November. PEFTEC 2015 will include a comprehensive conference and seminar programme in addition to an exhibition featuring all of the world’s leading organisations involved with analytical testing and monitoring for process control, research and development, environmental monitoring, occupational safety and quality control in the petroleum and petrochemical sectors.

18 Sep 2015

RTP Company Introduces New RTP 100 eXtra Performance Thermoplastic Compounds

RTP Company, a leading global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics, is pleased to announce the development of new RTP 100 eXtra Performance (XP) Compounds, a series of thermoplastic compounds formulated for higher strength, modulus and impact properties than any standard chopped fiberglass polypropylene (PP) compounds available on the market today.

From RTP Company 18 Sep 2015