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Researchers Aim to Create Portable Device for Measuring Effects of Friction on Tennis Courts

A group of engineers from the University of Sheffield has collaborated with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to develop a portable, handheld device, which could determine the amount of friction produced by players on tennis courts.

By Stuart Milne 8 Sep 2015

Researchers Propose Theoretical Model for Developing Multiferroic Sandwich

A new joint study carried out by SISSA and Northwestern University researchers proposes a theoretical model for developing materials that exhibit both magnetism and ferroelectricity.

8 Sep 2015

Seamless Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Maintain Excellent Conductivity in 3D

A group of researchers has developed an innovative, one-step process for fabricating perfect carbon-based nanomaterials, which maintain excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics in 3D.

8 Sep 2015

Solar Water-Splitting Technology Increases Power Conversion Efficiency

A research team at the Rice University has developed solar-based water-splitting technology that uses light-activated nanoparticles. Researchers have devised a new and efficient method for capturing solar energy and converting it into renewable, clean energy by splitting of water molecules.

8 Sep 2015

Hedgehog Robots Could Hop and Tumble on Comets and Asteroids

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the Stanford University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have developed 'Hedgehog' robots that are capable of hopping, tumbling and flipping in microgravity.

8 Sep 2015

New Video from SciAps Demonstrates Real Scrap Metal Applications of Handheld LIBS

A new video from SciAps features a real world demonstration of the Z handheld elemental analyzer, and a candid interview at Wentworth Scrap Metals.

From Malvern Panalytical 8 Sep 2015

ELIX Polymers to Highlight New High Heat Polymers at Fakuma 2015

ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, will demonstrate the benefits of the company’s superior tailor-made solutions for high quality thermoplastics applications.

8 Sep 2015

Exeter Analytical Celebrates 21st Anniversary of Opening European Headquarters

Specialists in CHN Microanalysis - Exeter Analytical are celebrating the 21st anniversary of opening their European headquarters in the UK.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 8 Sep 2015

Xoptix Launches Innovative CementSizer for In-Process Particle Sizing

Xoptix Ltd have launched their innovative CementSizer incorporating patented technology, specifically designed for in-process particle sizing in the cement industry. The CementSizer has unique sampling probe options that ensure sampling directly from the process line is representative, offering a robust real-time system for process optimization.

From Xoptix 8 Sep 2015

TCT Show + Personalize 2015: 3D Printing Engineering to Debut New Design and Rapid Manufacturing Services

3D Printing Engineering is exhibiting for the first time at the TCT Show 2015 (stand H46F), taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 30 Sept – 1 Oct, where it is launching its new design, 3D colour modelling, tooling and rapid manufacturing services utilising 3D Systems 3D printing technology.

8 Sep 2015

LMATS Use Rigaku Tube Heads to Prevent Premature Failure

LMATS employ a range of NDT testing technologies to carry out investigations. One of the technologies they rely heavily on is radiographic testing. They use this to evaluate pipes, plates, castings, weld joints and other structural components in steel, aluminium and other alloys.

From Rigaku Corporation 7 Sep 2015