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New ASTM Standard for Freeman Technology

A new ASTM International standard will help users undertake shear testing using the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer®.

From Freeman Technology 27 Apr 2015

Dow Corning to Exhibit its Innovative Solar Solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo 2015

Dow Corning, world leading silicon-based solutions company, will be demonstrating its novel solar solutions during the 9th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo (booth W4-523) held between April 28 and 30 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNEC) in China.

From Dow Corning 27 Apr 2015

Brookhaven Scientists Develop Eco-friendly Sulfur Polymer Technology that Replaces Concrete

SulfCrete in association with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, have developed a distinct and inexpensive construction material - sulfur polymer having a lower carbon footprint than present concrete materials.

27 Apr 2015

4D Printing with Time as the Fourth Dimension

4D printing is unfolding as technology that takes 3D printing to an entirely new level.

25 Apr 2015

New Magnetic Alloy Holds Promise as an Alternative to High-Performance Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

Karl A. Gschneidner and fellow scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have created a new magnetic alloy that is an alternative to traditional rare-earth permanent magnets.

25 Apr 2015

Michelman Opens New Business and Technology Centre in Mumbia, India

Michelman India will celebrate the grand opening of its new Business and Technology Centre in Mumbia, India. As a result of its recent acquisition of long-time sales and service partner, Supack International P/L, Michelman India now offers a business center, laboratory, and an experienced team of sales, technical service and business operations personnel. The facility’s laboratory has been equipped with several industry accepted product testing capabilities for packaging, printing, and coating applications.

From Michelman Inc 25 Apr 2015

EyeVision Software Helps Control Quality of Die Casting for Automotive Products

It is a simple principle: the lighter the car the more economical in fuel consumption. The car emits less CO2 and needs less fuel. In addition the EU ordered a specific reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the automotive industry: until the year 2020 the CO2 emissions of automobiles should be reduced to 95g/km.

24 Apr 2015

Exeter Analytical’s 440 CHN Analyzer Provides Precise Determination of Organic Content in Geological Samples

The Model 440 CHN Analyzer from Exeter Analytical Inc. has been shown to provide precise determination of the organic content in geological samples including soils, sediment and fossil fuels.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 24 Apr 2015

Systech Illinois Display Gas Analyser Range at Achema 2015

Systech Illinois are looking forward to presenting their gas analyser range at this year’s Achema exhibition.

From Industrial Physics Product Integrity Limited 23 Apr 2015

New Mass Benchmarking Method Helps OEMs Set Better Vehicle Weight Targets

A new benchmarking method, presented today at the Society of Automotive Engineers International World Congress and Exhibition, provides automakers with a more comprehensive means to compare vehicle subsystem weights for ...

23 Apr 2015

Dow Corning Create Silastic® Fluorosilicone Elastomers with Improved Thermal Stability for Automotive Applications

Dow Corning, a leading company in silicon-based technology, silcone and innovation, has launched a major new enhancement to its Silastic® Fluorosilicone Rubber (FSR) portfolio at the SAE 2015 World Congress (booth 507).

From Dow Corning 23 Apr 2015

European Coatings Show 2015: Perstorp to Showcase Charmor Micronized Polyols for Intumescent Coating of Steel Structures

Perstorp’s Charmor™ market-leading range of micronized polyols for intumescent coatings will be a focus of attention on the company’s stand (Hall 7A- stand 511) at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg on April 21-23. Coatings containing Charmor™ can help save lives in major fires by prolonging the integrity of steel structures. As building fire safety standards around the world become increasingly strict, Charmor™ puts Perstorp in a strong position to help coating companies satisfy safety-conscious specifiers.

From Perstorp Holding AB 23 Apr 2015

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Iron Concentrates

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. has published a new application report detailing the measurement of iron, silicon dioxide and sulfur in magnetite ore concentrate.

From Rigaku Corporation 22 Apr 2015

Researchers Develop New Three-Atomic-Layer-Thick Semiconducting Material with Exotic Properties

Researchers have successfully created a new three-atomic-layer-thick semiconducting material. The novel material has electronic properties better than conventional semiconductors. The material’s two nano-engineered configurations have exhibited improved light response.

22 Apr 2015

New Technique Directly Prints Silicon on Paper Using Excimer Laser

Researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the Netherlands have formulated a fabrication method which allows silicon in polycrystalline form as found in circuitry to be manufactured directly on a substrate using liquid silicon ink along with a single laser pulse. This new method has the potential to outbeat all other recently created ultra-thin substitutes.

22 Apr 2015

Materials Science News

New ASTM Standard for Freeman Technology

Dow Corning to Exhibit its Innovative Solar Solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo 2015

Brookhaven Scientists Develop Eco-friendly Sulfur Polymer Technology that Replaces Concrete

4D Printing with Time as the Fourth Dimension

New Magnetic Alloy Holds Promise as an Alternative to High-Performance Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

Michelman Opens New Business and Technology Centre in Mumbia, India

EyeVision Software Helps Control Quality of Die Casting for Automotive Products

Exeter Analytical’s 440 CHN Analyzer Provides Precise Determination of Organic Content in Geological Samples

Systech Illinois Display Gas Analyser Range at Achema 2015

New Mass Benchmarking Method Helps OEMs Set Better Vehicle Weight Targets

Dow Corning Create Silastic® Fluorosilicone Elastomers with Improved Thermal Stability for Automotive Applications

European Coatings Show 2015: Perstorp to Showcase Charmor Micronized Polyols for Intumescent Coating of Steel Structures

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Iron Concentrates

Researchers Develop New Three-Atomic-Layer-Thick Semiconducting Material with Exotic Properties

New Technique Directly Prints Silicon on Paper Using Excimer Laser

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