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Fluoropolymer Coating to Enhance Performance of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Devices

A new method to enhance the performance and the reliability of carbon nanotubes-based circuits and transistors has been developed by a group of researchers from the Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin.

25 Sep 2014

Researchers Offer New Insights on Nanocomposite Oxide Ceramic Properties

Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered unique characteristics in nanocomposite oxide ceramics that hold promise for nuclear fuels, fast ion conductors, ferroelectrics, and for storage of nuclear waste. Composites can be used for a wide range of applications, as their interfaces possess distinctive ionic and electronic properties that may help improve conductivity of materials.

25 Sep 2014

Nordson ASYMTEK Hosts Conformal Coating & Precise Fluid Dispensing Process Technologies Workshop In Indianapolis, Indiana, October 22-23

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, a leader in fluid dispensing, jetting, and conformal coating technologies, is hosting a special educational and networking event, the "Conformal Coating and Precise Fluid Dispensi...

From Nordson Corporation 24 Sep 2014

Peak Scientific Displays its Precision Range of Laboratory Gas Solutions for GC at Analytica China 2014

Peak Scientific meets Asia’s largest laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics exhibition—Analytica China 2014, from 24-26 September in Shanghai, China. A spin-off of Analytica in Muni...

From Peak Scientific 24 Sep 2014

Grenoble Hosting SEMICON Europa Oct. 7-9, First Time Event Held in France

This is the first time France has hosted the premier annual event for the European chip industry, which achieved a 7.9 percent market growth during the first semester of 2014, according to WSTS association. SEMI, the ...

24 Sep 2014

Bibby Scientific Ltd. Acquires PCRmax Ltd

Bibby Scientific, one of the largest manufacturers of quality bench top science equipment, has purchased 100% of the share capital of PCRmax, a UK based sales and distribution Company set up specifically to capture a sig...

24 Sep 2014

Researchers Develop Shrimp-Inspired Cancer Detecting Technology

Taking inspiration from the Mantis Shrimps eyes, University of Queensland scientists, in partnership with US and UK researchers, have developed an advanced camera capable of visualizing brain activity and detecting various forms of cancer.

By Alessandro Pirolini 24 Sep 2014

World's First 3D Printed Car's Test Drive Successful

Local Motors, along with a team of industry experts, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cincinnati Incorporated, and The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) launched the world’s first 3D-printed car in McCormick Place, Chicago, on September 13, 2014. As part of a victory lap, John B. Rogers, CEO of Local Motors, accompanied by AMT President Doug Woods, drove the car around at the six-day show.

By Alessandro Pirolini 24 Sep 2014

Advenira’s F1A12 High-Performance, Toxic-Free Coatings Enter the Chinese Market

Advenira Enterprises Inc., a developer of Solution Derived Nanocomposite (SDN™) coating technology, announced that its patented high-performance, toxic-free F1A12 coating has entered the Chinese market in cooperati...

24 Sep 2014

Researchers Develop Nitinol Nanoparticles for the Aerospace Industry

Experts from three universities have collaborated to develop nickel-titanium alloy nanoparticles for electrical and thermal sensors used to control high technology devices utilized in a wide range of industries such as aerospace, electronics, optical, biomedical, and petrochemical industries.

By Alessandro Pirolini 24 Sep 2014

Governor Cuomo Announces Inficon Breaks Ground on Expansion of Manufacturing Operations in East Syracuse

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced INFICON, Inc. broke ground on the planned expansion of its manufacturing operations in East Syracuse. The company, a leading provider of instrumentation, sensor technologies an...

From INFICON Inc. 24 Sep 2014

General Plastics to Exhibit at the International Boatbuilders: Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) September 30-October 2, 2014

General Plastics Manufacturing Company is participating in the 2014 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) taking place September 30-October 2 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The...

From General Plastics Manufacturing 24 Sep 2014

New Oil Analysis Handbook from Spectro Scientific Includes Applications and Case Studies for Machine Condition Monitoring and Maintenance

Spectro Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of analytical tools and software for fluid and machine condition monitoring, has released a new, comprehensive Oil Analysis Handbook. The 106-page, fully illust...

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 24 Sep 2014

A New Solid-State Platform for High-Throughput ChIP

Porvair Sciences, in conjunction with researchers at Swansea University (UK) have written a new technical article entitled 'Chromatrap® 96: a new solid-state platform for high-throughput Chromatin Immunoprecipita...

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Sep 2014

SCHOTT Expands Range of Sealing Glasses for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications

The international technology group SCHOTT offers a broad range of sealing glasses for use in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). These glass solders help to hermetically seal cells and stacks that consist of metallic and ceramic compounds. They are used with nearly all types of fuel cells and provide significant advantages, especially for high-temperature SOFCs, due to their high resistance to heat.

From SCHOTT UK Ltd. 24 Sep 2014