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Harvard Researchers Create Self-organising Robot Swarm

Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute have created autonomous robots that follow simple rules to gradually arrange themselves into complex, predetermined shapes.

By Alexander Chilton 19 Aug 2014

Researchers at TSRI Discover New Powerful Click Chemistry Reaction

Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a new click chemistry reaction which can be used to make novel plastics, smart materials, drugs and many other products.

By Alexander Chilton 19 Aug 2014

Omniseal Solutions’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Have Been Qualified in Helicopter Rotorhead Applications

Omniseal Solutions OmniSeal® spring-energized seals have been qualified as a sealing solution in various sections of rotorhead in military helicopters.

From Omniseal Solutions 18 Aug 2014

Ambrell to Unveil New EKOHEAT Systems at IMTS

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating solutions, has released a new line of EKOHEAT induction heating systems, which it will highlight at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). The show wi...

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 18 Aug 2014

Researchers Increase Sensitivity of Atomic Force Microscopes Using Laser Beams

Nanostructure analysis and measurement of tiny forces between molecules can be effectively performed using atomic force microscopes. Researchers at the Research School of Physics and Engineering of the Australian National University have improved the sensitivity of atomic force microscopes using laser beams.

By Alexander Chilton 18 Aug 2014

Japanese Manufacturing Giant Orders ‘Minac’ Induction Heating Systems from EFD Induction

One of Japan’s largest manufacturing multinationals has recently ordered two EFD Induction ‘Minac’ mobile induction heating systems.

From EFD Induction Inc. 15 Aug 2014

EFD Induction Lands Major Brazing Orders from India-Based Multinationals

EFD Induction, one of the world’s leading makers and suppliers of industrial heating solutions based on induction technology, is reporting a significant series of orders from multinational companies operating in India.

From EFD Induction Inc. 15 Aug 2014

Whitehouse Scientific sponsors Particulate Systems Analysis Conference (PSA) 2014

Calibration standards specialist Whitehouse Scientific is a sponsor for the 2014 ‘Particulate Systems Analysis Conference (PSA)’ organised by the Particle Characterisation Interest Group of the RSC.

From Whitehouse Scientific 15 Aug 2014

Characterization of Photo-Curing Polymers Using Comprehensive Thermoanalytical Methods

Join our webinar on photo-curing cross-linking polymers and learn about advanced thermoanalytical methods and their applications in adhesives and coatings.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 14 Aug 2014

The Hiden HMT Vacuum Process Diagnostic

Vacuum processing is an essential element of diverse chemical, metallurgical and electronics-related procedures including vacuum furnacing, chemical vapour deposition, surface etching and evaporative coating, with operating requirements through diverse low-pressure regimes.

From Hiden Analytical 14 Aug 2014