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Plastics Scorecard v.1.0 Measures ‘Chemical Footprint’ of Plastics

By switching the type of plastic used in its IV bags, Dignity Health care system kept 700,000 pounds of high-concern chemicals – the equivalent in weight of a Boeing 747 airplane -- out of the environment, according to a new analysis that measures the "chemical footprint" of plastics.

4 Jul 2014

3D Printed Robotic Exoskeleton and Bespoke Braces Win IDEA Awards

3D Systems announced today that two of its Bespoke design applications have been awarded by the 2014 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) from the IDSA and Core77. Both the 3D printed personal Ekso robotic exoskeleton and Bespoke Braces for hand and wrist were recognized, with the Ekso being awarded Bronze in the Social Impact category.

From 3D Systems 4 Jul 2014

Bruker Demonstrate a Simpler and Cheaper Sample Preparation Method for GC-MS and LC-MS

Bruker has demonstrated a new sample preparation method for analysis of pesticides in fruits and vegetables, using the EVOQ liquid chromatography mass spectrometer triple quadruple (LC-MS/MS) and SCION gas chromatography mass spectrometer triple quadruple (GC-MS/MS). A continuing challenge in multi-residue MS analysis is finding a sample preparation method that is as easy, fast and cost-efficient as possible.

From Bruker Daltonics 3 Jul 2014

Systech's Gas Analysis Instruments Used in Custom Built Glove Boxes

Since 1990, Pyramid Engineering Services have been developing their range of glove boxes. They provide a perfectly controlled environment for handling and assembly applications in many industries. Originally designed ...

From Industrial Physics Product Integrity Limited 3 Jul 2014

New Generation of Audiowings Wireless Headphones Produced using Stratasys Objet30 Pro 3D Printer

Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, today announced that British product design house, Ignitec, has designed and manufactured a new generation of wireless headphones for technology start-up and luxury goods company Audiowings, using its Stratasys Objet30 Pro 3D Printer.

From Stratasys Ltd. 3 Jul 2014

BASF Sponsored Blue Ridge School Student Finishes Fourth Place in National Chemistry Challenge

Students from across the country proved that they are chemists in the making at the 10th annual National You Be The Chemist Challenge ® on June 23, 2014. BASF sponsored student Varun Mosur competed against 29 other 5th – 8th grade students and finished in fourth place. Mosur received a $1,000 scholarship to use towards his higher education.

From BASF Corporation 3 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on Global Semiconductor Metal Etching Equipment Market

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Global Semiconductor Metal Etching Equipment Market 2014-2018

3 Jul 2014

Proteins in Squid Sucker Ring Teeth May Help Develop Strong, but Malleable, Materials

Squid tentacles are loaded with hundreds of suction cups, or suckers, and each sucker has a ring of razor-sharp "teeth" that help these mighty predators latch onto and take down prey.

3 Jul 2014

Spintrac Introduces Tractrix-450 Coat-Bake System for Semiconductor Wafers Processing

Spintrac Systems, Inc., a Silicon Valley based manufacturer of photoresist spin coater and developer systems, today announced the release of its Tractrix-450 Coat-Bake system. This system is designed to support the growing R&D market for processing 450mm semiconductor wafers.

3 Jul 2014

ElringKlinger Announces Acquisition of Majority Interest in Neubrandenburg-Based Fuel Cell Company

ElringKlinger AG has acquired from the consortium of existing owners a 75% interest in New Enerday GmbH, based in Neubrandenburg, Germany. The purchase agreements were signed on the day prior to this announcement.

3 Jul 2014

AXION Receives Fifth European Purchase Order for ECOTRAX Recycled Composite Rail Ties

AXION International Holdings, Inc., a leader in recycled plastic and plastic composite technologies used to produce ECOTRAX® rail ties/sleepers and STRUXURE® building products, and a vertically integrated re-processor and supplier of recycled plastic, today announced that it has received its fifth purchase order for ECOTRAX® rail ties to be shipped to Europe.

3 Jul 2014

EDN China Honors Xilinx with 2014 Innovation Award

Xilinx, Inc. today announced that it won 2014 EDN China Innovation Awards. The company was recognized with a Top 10 Most Influencial Technologies for the Future award for its All Programmable SoC technology and the Best Product award in the programmable devices category.

3 Jul 2014

Ultrasonically-Assisted Machining Technique Makes Composite Material ‘Soft’ for Drilling

Loughborough University researchers have developed a device which could revolutionise the way cutting, drilling and milling is done in manufacturing.

From Loughborough University, Department of Materials 3 Jul 2014

New Caster Load Cell System for Mobile Reactor Weighing from Nicol

Nicol Scales and Measurement announces the introduction of their new Caster Load Cell system for mobile reactor weighing. Applications exist for weighing systems on transportable vessels where loadcells are mounted between the regular caster wheels and the frame of the vessel. Typically, 4 such loadcells are mounted on the vessel and are connected to conditioning electronics, which filters the signal to deliver a stable weight reading to the control process. Such a system presents some unique challenges.

3 Jul 2014

Dymax Selects Ellsworth Adhesives as Exclusive Distributor of new E-MAX UV Curing Adhesives

As the largest distributor of Dymax products worldwide, Ellsworth Adhesives is pleased to unveil the E-MAX range of products – an exclusive portfolio of UV curing adhesives, manufactured by Dymax and available for purchase ONLY from the global specialty adhesives, chemicals and equipment company.

From Ellsworth Adhesives 3 Jul 2014

Materials Science News

Plastics Scorecard v.1.0 Measures ‘Chemical Footprint’ of Plastics

3D Printed Robotic Exoskeleton and Bespoke Braces Win IDEA Awards

Bruker Demonstrate a Simpler and Cheaper Sample Preparation Method for GC-MS and LC-MS

Systech's Gas Analysis Instruments Used in Custom Built Glove Boxes

New Generation of Audiowings Wireless Headphones Produced using Stratasys Objet30 Pro 3D Printer

BASF Sponsored Blue Ridge School Student Finishes Fourth Place in National Chemistry Challenge

Forecast Report on Global Semiconductor Metal Etching Equipment Market

Proteins in Squid Sucker Ring Teeth May Help Develop Strong, but Malleable, Materials

Spintrac Introduces Tractrix-450 Coat-Bake System for Semiconductor Wafers Processing

ElringKlinger Announces Acquisition of Majority Interest in Neubrandenburg-Based Fuel Cell Company

AXION Receives Fifth European Purchase Order for ECOTRAX Recycled Composite Rail Ties

EDN China Honors Xilinx with 2014 Innovation Award

Ultrasonically-Assisted Machining Technique Makes Composite Material ‘Soft’ for Drilling

New Caster Load Cell System for Mobile Reactor Weighing from Nicol

Dymax Selects Ellsworth Adhesives as Exclusive Distributor of new E-MAX UV Curing Adhesives

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