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SCHOTT Prepares for Launch of adaptiQ™ Ready-to-Use Pharmaceutical Vials and Streamlines Syringe Production

SCHOTT is advancing to full-scale production of its new adaptiQ™ system for ready-to-use pharmaceutical vials at the company’s U.S. facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in preparation for commercial launch early in 2015. At the same time, the U.S. syringe production line will be transferred to SCHOTT’s Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

From SCHOTT UK Ltd. 13 Jan 2015

Linear Mold & Engineering Continues Expansion Company Takes Delivery of Another New SLM 280 3D Metal Printing Machine

With the continued interest in 3D printing (aka Additive Manufacturing) comes greater demand from OEMs for 3D metal printed prototype and production parts. To meet that increased demand, Linear Mold & Engineering rec...

13 Jan 2015

Development of Advanced Composite Materials Could Redefine American Manufacturing Industry

President Obama has announced a new multistate Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI). A state-of-the art Vanderbilt laboratory, which explores how machines, materials and structures function under real-world conditions, will play an integral role in this new $259 million institute.

12 Jan 2015

Empa’s Fireproof and Eco-Friendly Coating for Aircraft Furniture

A team of researchers from Empa, led by Sabyasachi Gaan, have successfully developed a breakthrough coating product which is not only fireproof but is also environment friendly.

12 Jan 2015

Researchers Advance Promising Lithium-Based Batteries by Mapping Internal Atomic Transformations Using X-Rays

Scientists at Stony Brook University and the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully mapped internal atomic transformations using X-rays.

9 Jan 2015

$X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals$

X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals

An international group of researchers has identified the force that makes certain crystals leap, while others break into many smaller crystals.

By Will Soutter 9 Jan 2015

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

A team of researchers from UMass Amherst have developed a method of constructing self-folding reversible origami structures on small length scales using Ultraviolet photolithographic patterning on photo-crosslinkable polymers.

By Alexander Chilton 9 Jan 2015

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have developed a new fabrication technique which generates complex and attractive 3D nano and microstructures.

By Alexander Chilton 9 Jan 2015

Sophisticated Computer Simulations to Help Overcome Challenges in Blue LED Manufacture

A new discovery explains the difficulty in making blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). They used advanced computer simulations to reveal the properties of gallium nitride, which is the main component of blue LEDs.

By Will Soutter 9 Jan 2015

Two Part, Room Temperature Curing Epoxy Features Ultra Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Master Bond EP42HT-2LTE is often chosen for a variety of bonding, sealing, coating and select casting applications in the electronic, aerospace, optical and specialty OEM industries.

From Master Bond Inc. 9 Jan 2015

Researchers Work on Development of Materials that are Ductile in Arctic Conditions

Studies reveal that 13% of remaining oil and 30% of remaining gas reserves are located around the Arctic regions, causing the oil industry to move north to lay claims on it. This would mean producing oil and gas between 40-60° below zero. Therefore, one of the current key requirements is the speedy development of materials that can resist these extreme conditions.

8 Jan 2015

Old World Labs Launches Two New 3D Printers in MC Series

Old World Labs (OWL) has unveiled two new MC Series 3D printers, MC-1 and MC-2, at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. These products possess remarkable accuracy and precision, offering unmatched resolution when compared to their counterparts.

8 Jan 2015

Michelman Introduces New Organizational Structure with Three Strategic Business Groups

Michelman, a global manufacturer of surface additives and polymers, has introduced an improved organizational structure consisting of three Strategic Business Groups.

From Michelman Inc 8 Jan 2015

Bestech Australia Debuts 4-20mA Pressure Transmitters with SIL2 Rating

Bestech Australia is introducing the 4-20mA pressure transmitters with SIL2 certification for hazardous location ratings including explosion-proof, intrinsically safe and non-incendive areas. The SIL (Safety Integrity Level) certification was conducted through Exida and meets IEC 61508 standards.

From Bestech Australia 8 Jan 2015

RISE Microscopy Reaches the Winner’s Podium in the Analytical Scientist Innovation Awards (TASIAs) 2014

A jury of three independent experts and The Analytical Scientist editorial team chose the Raman Imaging and Scanning Electron (RISE) Microscope from the German microscope manufacturer WITec as the second 2014 TASIA winne...

From WITec GmbH 7 Jan 2015

Materials Science News

SCHOTT Prepares for Launch of adaptiQ™ Ready-to-Use Pharmaceutical Vials and Streamlines Syringe Production

Linear Mold & Engineering Continues Expansion Company Takes Delivery of Another New SLM 280 3D Metal Printing Machine

Development of Advanced Composite Materials Could Redefine American Manufacturing Industry

Empa’s Fireproof and Eco-Friendly Coating for Aircraft Furniture

Researchers Advance Promising Lithium-Based Batteries by Mapping Internal Atomic Transformations Using X-Rays

X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

Sophisticated Computer Simulations to Help Overcome Challenges in Blue LED Manufacture

Two Part, Room Temperature Curing Epoxy Features Ultra Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Researchers Work on Development of Materials that are Ductile in Arctic Conditions

Old World Labs Launches Two New 3D Printers in MC Series

Michelman Introduces New Organizational Structure with Three Strategic Business Groups

Bestech Australia Debuts 4-20mA Pressure Transmitters with SIL2 Rating

RISE Microscopy Reaches the Winner’s Podium in the Analytical Scientist Innovation Awards (TASIAs) 2014

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