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MIT Researchers Explore Spider Silk to Design High Strength Low Density Materials

Spider silk has been widely researched for its superior material properties and attractive structure. It is known to be stronger than steel. MIT researchers in particular have explored its uniqueness to enable the probable creation of artificial resources capable of imitating natural silk’s amazing properties.

20 May 2015

Nanoscopic Study of Rubber Friction on Road Surfaces

Bo Persson and his colleagues at the Jülich Research Center, have discovered new temperature and velocity-dependent properties of rubber friction on asphalt.

20 May 2015

Black Nanostructured Silicon Solar Cells Demonstrate Record-Breaking Efficiency

Researchers from the Aalto University and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya have achieved a record-breaking 22.1% efficiency on nanostructured silicon solar cells. The Fraunhofer ISE CalLab has certified this record efficiency.

20 May 2015

Researchers Develop Laser-Written Microsupercapacitor Using Boron-Infused Graphene

Researchers from the Rice University have upgraded a microsupercapacitor with a blend of boron and laser-induced graphene, and this may soon find applications in the personal as well as wearable electronics market.

20 May 2015

Chemical Pathologist Wins Science Measurement Award to Celebrate World Metrology Day

Two Australian scientists working in health and nanoelectronics have been recognised for excellence in metrology, the science of measurement.

20 May 2015

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Opens State-of-the-Art Composites Center of Excellence

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. (WMT&R) recently opened its new Composites Center of Excellence. The state-of-the-art facility significantly enhances WMT&R’s existing composites testing services. The Composites Center is Nadcap certified and fully staffed with experienced, dedicated composites testing personnel.

20 May 2015

Bibby Scientific Launches Steel Extrusion Tool Cleaning Service for Removal of Industrial Polymers, Oils and Paint

Bibby Scientific announced today that it has launched the Techne® Calibration extrusion tool cleaning service using an Industrial Fluidised Bath (IFB) for safe and effective cleaning of steel tooling, components, systems and parts within 48 hours.

19 May 2015

Imec and Lam Research Corporation Develop Novel Metallization Method

During the IEEE IITC conference in Grenoble, the nanoelectronics research center imec and Lam Research Corporation today presented a novel bottom-up prefill technique for vias and contacts.

From IMEC 19 May 2015

Flexible, Two Component Epoxy Polysulfide System Features High Thermal Conductivity and Excellent Electrical Insulation Properties

Master Bond EP21TPFL-1AO is an electrically insulative, two part epoxy polysulfide system with a thermal conductivity of 9-10 BTU•in/ft2•hr•°F [1.30-1.44 W/(m·K)]. As a polysulfide based system, it has very good chemical resistance, particularly to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and related compounds.

From Master Bond Inc. 19 May 2015

Determination of Percentage Carbon Hydrogen & Nitrogen in Liquid Samples

The Exeter Analytical Model 440 CHN microanalysis instrument can easily determine the percentage Carbon, Hydrogen & Nitrogen in liquid samples.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 19 May 2015

6-Axis Precision Motion for Loads to 1 Ton

Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. announces the H-845, a new series of preconfigured high-load hexapods. This newest addition extends PI’s catalog to 50 standard hexapods covering a large variety of applications, from palm-sized units for micro-manufacturing to high-speed motion simulators and vacuum and UHV compatible units.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 19 May 2015

Albright Technologies Introduces Silicone Injection Molding for Prototypes and Low Volume Production

Albright Technologies is pleased to announce the introduction of liquid silicone injection molding services for prototype and low volume production purposes. The addition of this product offering will enhance the comp...

19 May 2015

Experience the Latest Industrial Inspection Technologies at EUSPEN

Visitors to this year’s EUSPEN will have the chance to discover the latest innovations in industrial inspection at Olympus’ stand 5, including the new, enhanced DSX 510 digital microscope for better measurements and faster results.

19 May 2015

H.C. Starck Shapes the Way for Synthetic Diamonds at INTERTECH 2015

H.C. Starck’s innovative niobium sheet material makes it easy to deep draw and shape crucibles in the production of synthetic diamonds. Abrasive tools for non-ferrous and non-metallic materials utilize synthetic d...

From HC Starck Tungsten GmbH 19 May 2015

Hydrogels Reinforced with 3D Printed Microfiber Holds Promise for Joint Repair, Breast Reconstruction

Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) consider that a new approach that involves a combination of 3D-printed microfiber scaffolding and hydrogels holds promise for more effective usage of biocompatible materials for repairing human tissues.

19 May 2015