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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

New Honeycomb Structures Provide Protection from Multiple Impacts

A research team at the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, has developed an innovative technology that could help future military gear and vehicles to offer excellent protection from impact.

16 Jun 2015

Renishaw Raman Microscope Used in Rijksmuseum Conservation Department

Renishaw’s inVia confocal Raman microscope system is being used in conservation activities at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, including analyzing paint pigments and corrosion in artifacts.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 16 Jun 2015

SPECTRO Introduces SPECTROLAB Spectrometers for Ultimate Performance in Metal Analysis

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments today introduced two new SPECTROLAB Arc/Spark optical emission spectrometers for high-performance metal analysis.

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 16 Jun 2015

Linkam Release the RH95 Relative Humidity Control Unit for Use with Linkam's Temperature Controlled Stages for Materials, Foods and Pharmaceuticals Testing

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have announced the launch of a new relative humidity controller for their range of temperature stages used for materials, pharmaceuticals and foods testing. The unit will make its debut at mmc2015, the largest European microscopy event of the year.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 16 Jun 2015