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New Compact SIMS Tool for Mass Spectrometry in Solid Material

The Hiden Compact SIMS tool is designed for fast and easy characterisation of layer structures, surface contamination and impurities with sensitive detection of positive ions being assisted by the oxygen primary ion beam and provides isotopic sensitivity across the entire periodic table.

From Hiden Analytical 2 Oct 2014

Onefive Signs Agreement with Leica Microsystems as Exclusive Supplier for the Pulsed STED Depletion Laser at 775 nm

Onefive GmbH and Leica Microsystems have signed an exclusive agreement on a pulsed STED depletion laser at 775 nm, which will allow Leica STED super-resolution microscope to achieve sub-30 nm resolution in a simple and c...

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 1 Oct 2014

Nordson MARCH Presents Two Papers on Plasma Cleaning at the ECS/SMEQ Symposium, Cancun, Mexico, October 7, 2014 Session P4

Nordson MARCH, a Nordson® company and global leader in plasma processing technology, will present two papers at The Electrochemical Society (ECS) and Sociedad Mexicana de Electroquímica (SMEQ) Joint Internationa...

From Nordson Corporation 1 Oct 2014

PicoQuant's Single Molecule Workshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary

A record breaking number of more than 220 researchers from all over the world came to Berlin on September 2-5, 2014 to attend the annual Single Molecule Workshop that took place for the 20th time. To celebrate this an...

From PicoQuant 1 Oct 2014

Lucideon is Now Providing European Technical Assessments for External Wall Insulation Systems

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, is now providing European Technical Assessments (ETAs) for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. ETA...

1 Oct 2014

Researchers Synthesize Crystalline Materials Capable of Storing Oxygen in High Concentrations

Crystalline materials capable of absorbing and storing oxygen in large quantities have been synthesized by the University of Southern Denmark researchers. It is also possible to release the stored oxygen from the material whenever and wherever required by subjecting it to gentle heating or low oxygen pressures.

1 Oct 2014

Quantum Dots and Graphene Oxide Sheets Enable Cost-Effective Fuel Cells

Researchers at Rice University have combined graphene quantum dots (GQD) with graphene oxide sheets and created a hybrid material that could help reduce the cost of energy generation using fuel cells. Previously, GQDs had been created from coal by chemist James Tour’s lab. These GQDs could grasp onto graphene platelets very strongly.

1 Oct 2014

Picosun Develops ALD for Graphene-Based Displays and Electronics

Picosun Oy, a leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer teams up with several prominent European nanotechnology companies and research institutes to develop novel, graphene-based solutions for display manufacturing, flexible electronics, and electronic component industries.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Industrial Robotics Boost Picosun’s Production ALD Systems

Picosun Oy, the leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer, has expanded its selection of high volume manufacturing solutions by launching a patented, fully automatic sample handling system based on industrial robotics.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Picosun Enables Novel Catalysts

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, extends its solution portfolio into functional ALD coatings for novel, ecological catalyst materials.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

New Industrial ALD Processes from Picosun

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, now offers new industrial ALD processes for copper and niobium oxide.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

PICOSUN™ P-300B ALD Production Tool is a Success

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, reports several new orders for its success product for High Volume Manufacturing, the PICOSUN™ P-300B batch ALD tool.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Researchers Develop New Technique for Applying Optical Interference Coatings

Harvard University researchers have explained a new method of applying ultra-thin coatings over a coarse surface based on the optical phenomena - thin-film interference. This work is considered to be a promising technology for future applications including next-generation spacecrafts with thin decorative logos, rocket ships, advanced solar cells, and flexible electronic devices. The work is published in Applied Physics Letters journal.

1 Oct 2014

Scientists Discover Stable Energetic Embedding of Molecules Within Ice

A new mechanism called “stable energetic embedding” of molecules and atoms within ice surfaces has been discovered by a group of scientists from the Loyola University and University of Chicago.

1 Oct 2014

Safe Alternative to Silver Ions - Algae-Based Antibacterial Material

Researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed safe antibacterial fibres using bio-compatible plastics and lanosol, an antimicrobial compound found in red algae seaweeds. Silver ions are widely used in odor-free and antibacterial clothing, and safety of these materials has been widely debated.

1 Oct 2014