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Exeter Analytical Model 440 System Enables Rapid, Accurate Analysis of Carbon & Nitrogen in Fertilizers

The analysis of fertilizers to determine their Carbon and Nitrogen content can be done very rapidly and accurately on the Exeter Analytical Model 440 system.

22 Jun 2015

Markes Releases Demonstration Videos on GC–TOF MS Instrument Control Software

Markes International (Llantrisant) has announced the release of a set of six videos explaining the key features of its TOF-DS™ software package. TOF-DS is an intuitive software platform for control and data-processing of Markes’ BenchTOF™ time-of-flight mass spectrometers coupled with coupled with a range of popular gas chromatographs (GCs) and autosamplers.

From Markes International Limited 22 Jun 2015

Simple Method to Efficiently Recycle Rare Earth Metals

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling of rare earth magnets. These materials are widely used in consumer electronics, however, as their name signifies, they are quite rare. The process of mining and purifying rare earth metals affects the ecology, and is very costly and labor-intensive.

By Stuart Milne 19 Jun 2015

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

A research team led by DESY scientistshave filmed shock waves in diamonds using ultra-short pulses of X-rays, thereby paving the way for investigating exotic material properties.

By Stuart Milne 19 Jun 2015

WITec Win Achema 2015 Innovation Award for the apyron Raman Microscope

WITec’s fully-automated Raman Imaging system apyron won the first prize at the Achema 2015 Innovation Awards in the category of Laboratory and Analytical Technologies. The new Raman system was chosen as the top innovation from among 18 applicants in this category.

From WITec GmbH 19 Jun 2015

Micronic Publishes Technical Note on Ultra Low Binding Polypropylene Tubes for Proteomics

Micronic has published a technical note that describes a study in which the protein binding properties of commercially available sample storage tubes was tested.

18 Jun 2015

Deben Reports on In-Situ µXCT Compressive Testing Research at the University of Portsmouth

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, report on the µXCT in situ testing being carried out in the School of Engineering at the University of Portsmouth.

From Deben UK Ltd 17 Jun 2015

First Patent Approval for Applied Graphene Materials

Applied Graphene Materials, the producer of specialty graphene materials, is pleased to report that it has received patent approval from the Japanese Patent Office in respect of its graphene production process. The pa...

From Applied Graphene Materials 17 Jun 2015

Call for Papers Announced By Pittcon 2016

The Program Committee is pleased to announce the call for papers for the Pittcon 2016 Technical Program.

From Pittcon 17 Jun 2015

Fluorescence System Offers Shortest Lifetime Resolution on the Market

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Fluorescence spectroscopy systems, recently launched the new Ultima TCSPC Fluorescence Lifetime system, optimized for short lifetime measurements.

From HORIBA 17 Jun 2015

BASIS™ Mass Flow Controllers Provide Reliable Gas Flow Control for OEM and Process Use

Alicat Scientific has added a new line of mass flow controllers specifically for original equipment manufacture and process integration.

From Alicat Scientific, Inc. 17 Jun 2015

Bio-Inspired Smart Material System Mimics Biological Patterning

A team of scientists at the University of Bristol have designed an artificial skin that can be transformed at the flick of a switch, mimicking the camouflage properties of squids.

17 Jun 2015

Novel Hydrogel Protects Sensitive Catalysts from Oxygen-Induced Damage

An international research team has found a new method of protecting sensitive catalysts from damage caused by oxygen, with the help of a hydrogel.

17 Jun 2015

EVT Releases Wafer Particle Inspection Software for the Semiconductor Industry

The wafer production for the semiconductor industry is a serious business. Therefore EVT has now with the EyeVision software, developed a program for particle inspection.

17 Jun 2015

Versatile New Michem® Lube 160RPH Provides Superior Slip Control on Flexible Packaging Substrates

Michem Lube 160RPH is a new water-based, wax emulsion additive from Michelman designed to control the coefficient of friction (COF) of flexible packaging coatings, without compromising bond strength, heat seal, barrier or printability properties.

From Michelman Inc 16 Jun 2015