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Nanotronics’ Microscope nSPEC® 3D Captures Nanoscale 3D Images

Nanotronics Imaging, a provider of advanced nanoimaging solutions, has unveiled its latest computer-controlled microscope, the nSPEC® 3D at the 2014 International Elastomer Conference organized by the American Chemical Society in Nasheville, Tennessee, between October 14 and 16.

15 Oct 2014

Nano-Alloy with Unique Morphology Enables Super-Efficient Oxygen Reduction

Researchers from China and Sweden used advanced theoretical and experimental investigations to report how a new nano-alloy made up of palladium nano-islands set in tungsten nanoparticles forms a new type of catalyst for highly effective oxygen reduction.

15 Oct 2014

Metamaterial Illusion Coating Makes Objects Invisible to Remote Inspection

Electrical engineers at Penn State have developed an illusion coating that makes an object look like something else. They have reported this study in the scientific journal, Advanced Functional Materials.

By Stuart Milne 15 Oct 2014

Ultra-Fast Charging Battery with 20-Year Lifespan Recharges Within Minutes

Nanyang Technology University (NTU) scientists have developed the next generation of batteries that have a 20-year lifespan and last for 10,000 recharge cycles. These batteries can be rapidly recharged up to 70% of their capacity within a short duration of two minutes.

By Stuart Milne 15 Oct 2014

BeSpoon Unveils Tools to Create Multiple Uses For its Ultraprecise 3D, Real-time Location Technology

BeSpoon SAS today unveiled three turnkey system-level development packages that enable companies to integrate 3D real-time location system (RTLS) technology into industrial and consumer products. With these hardware a...

14 Oct 2014

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Offers Complete Pumping Systems for Architectural Glass

Within the various application of coatings for architectural glass and large area coatings as such, the demand for high-quality functional glass is soaring, especially for Low-E glass in functional combinations with other glass types.

14 Oct 2014

Bessel Beam Plane Illumination Microscopy Enables Fast 3D Volume Imaging

ZEISS and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus have signed an exclusive license agreement for the commercialization of Bessel beam plane illumination microscopy, also called lattice light sheet microscopy.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 14 Oct 2014

Norton | Saint-Gobain Launches New Norton Rapid Prep™ RF Aluminum Oxide Surface Conditioning Material for Challenging Applications

Norton | Saint-Gobain, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of performance-engineered abrasives, has launched an expansion of its Norton Rapid Prep™ non-woven surface conditioning product line.

From Saint-Gobain Surface Conditioning Group 14 Oct 2014

ADMET Announces the University of Massachusetts at Lowell is the Winner of the Company’s eX5M Manual Tester Giveaway Contest

ADMET, a leading global manufacturer of innovative material testing systems, is pleased to announce that the University of Massachusetts at Lowell is the winner of the company’s eX5M Manual Tester Giveaway Contest ...

From Admet, Inc. - Materials Testing Equipment 14 Oct 2014

Exova Renews Partnership with Hitachi Rail Europe

Exova Warringtonfire, the specialist fire and security testing and certification provider, has renewed a partnership with Hitachi Rail Europe to provide fire testing as part of the UK Government’s £5.7billion Intercity Express Programme (IEP).

14 Oct 2014

Rangatira Increases Stake In Magritek

Wellington, New Zealand, 14th October 2014: Magritek, world leading providers of benchtop NMR and MRI instruments, announced that New Zealand institutional investor, Rangatira Limited, has increased its stake in the comp...

14 Oct 2014

Direct Observation of Atomic Diffusion in Bulk Material

The first direct observation of atoms while in movement inside a bulk material has been made by researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). They were able to directly image the movement or diffusion of single dopant atoms inside a material.

By Stuart Milne 14 Oct 2014

Scientists Develop Early-Warning System for Lithium-Ion Batteries

A “smart" lithium-ion battery developed by scientists at Stanford University has a warning system that alerts users in advance if the battery is getting overheated and may burst into flames.

By Stuart Milne 14 Oct 2014

TenCate and US ARMY RDECOM Advance to Phase Two of Multi-Year of TenCate ABDS Active Blast Countermeasure System Technology Evaluation Program

This RDECOM-wide collaboration enables TenCate engineers to demonstrate the ability of the TenCate ABDS(TM) active blast countermeasure system to protect combat and tactical ground vehicle crews from the devastating effects of insurgent mines.

From Toray Advanced Composites 13 Oct 2014

Lucideon to Hold Free Breakfast Forum – Complying with ESOS

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, will be holding a free breakfast forum, ‘Complying with ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)’ on Friday 14 October at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent.

13 Oct 2014