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Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer

Bruker Elemental introduces the 2nd generation of its S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer platform. Based on extensive customer feedback, the new S1 TITAN enhancements include a weatherproof IP54-rated housing and optional integrated camera & small spot collimator.

From Bruker Handheld XRF 4 Mar 2014

New Atomic Absorption Spectrometer From Aurora

Aurora is excited to announce the launch of their newest atomic absorption spectrometer, the TRACE 1800 AAS at Pittcon 2014. This flexible instrument comes in a variety of configurations for analysis by flame, graphit...

4 Mar 2014

New Report Analyzes Markets for Innovating High Performance Thermoplastics

High performance thermoplastics (HPTPs) – lightweight materials with the potential to replace advanced metal, ceramic, and other composite parts – are on the road to key market advances, according to Lux Research. These multifunctional materials will overcome a mix of cost and performance constraints to find broader adoption, building on past successes in aerospace, medical and electronics applications.

4 Mar 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Announces Availability of New Dymax Coating

Now available for purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives, OC-3021 is the latest product to be developed by the Dymax Corporation. OC-3021 is a UV Curable, optically clear, hard coating offering superior durability and increased film life.

From Ellsworth Adhesives 4 Mar 2014

ProTec Polymer Processing Helps Benecke Changshun Auto Trim Establish New Production Line

At the end of October 2013, Benecke Changshun Auto Trim, a joint venture between Benecke-Kaliko in Hanover and Chinese specialist dealer for automotive plastics Jiangsu Changshun Group, based in Zhangjiagang in eastern China officially put a new production line for interior films made of thermoplastic elastomer based on olefin (TPO) into operation.

4 Mar 2014

USCAP 2014 Features Dage-MTI’s All-in-One HD Video Solution for Pathology/Microscopy

Dage-MTI, a leading manufacturer of high sensitivity cameras for bioscience, inspection, and analysis, will demonstrate the all-in-one, click and capture HD-210U High Definition Camera at USCAP 2014 in San Diego, March 1 - March 7, 2014.

4 Mar 2014

Olympus Announce Release of the Flex Stand

Olympus is pleased to announce the release of the Flex Stand, a compact test stand for its DELTA handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers. This portable accessory offers a cost-effective and simple, hands-free solution to test small samples, standard size sample cups, and bagged samples.

From Evident Corporation - NDT 4 Mar 2014

SENTECH Instruments Ship High Performance ALD System to Xi´an Jiatong University

The Xi`an Jiatong University in China purchased one of SENTECH`s innovative Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) systems. The ALD system is equipped with a SENTECH in situ laser ellipsometer and represents a unique tool to monitor and develop new ALD processes.

From Sentech Instruments 4 Mar 2014

Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Acquired by PPG

PPG Industries today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Co., Inc., a privately-owned supplier of high-temperature-resistant and insulative coatings, based in Boxborough, Mass. Financial terms were not disclosed.

From PPG Industries Inc. 4 Mar 2014

AB Sciex Debuts High-Performance Separation-Electrospray Ionization System for Mass Spectrometry

Developing new life-saving drugs and improving the efficacy and quality of existing therapeutic biologics drive the demand for innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry. To address this need, AB Sciex LLC, a global leader in analytical technologies, today introduced a breakthrough technology solution called CESI-MS.

4 Mar 2014

New MFH-Raptor High Feed Milling Cutter from KYOCERA

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Cutting Tool Division today introduced its new MFH-Raptor High Feed Milling Cutter, which features an anti-vibration design for increased productivity in ramping and helical milling at high speeds.

From Kyocera International, Inc. 4 Mar 2014

New Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics to be Co-Located at Penn State and NCSU

On March 1, the National Science Foundation announced the creation of a new Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics (CDP) co-located at Penn State and North Carolina State University. The new center builds on and expands the research capabilities of the long-running Center for Dielectrics Studies (CDS) based at Penn State.

4 Mar 2014

AkzoNobel Honors University of York Liquid Crystal Chemist with UK Science Award

A British scientist whose work helped form the basis for flat-screen TVs, computers and mobile phone displays has won AkzoNobel's UK Science Award for 2014.

4 Mar 2014

Arkema Introduces New Range of Liquid Thermoplastic Resins

Arkema is launching its first range of liquid thermoplastic resins under the brand Elium®, which is transformed using the same processes as composite thermosets. The exciting new technology won an award in 2013 at JEC and is being used in 2014 because it is lightweight, cost-effective and recyclable.

4 Mar 2014

JEC Europe 2014: Hexcel Showcases Composites and Launches New Carbon Fiber, Prepregs

At JEC Europe 2014 [Paris, Porte de Versailles - March 11-13th] Hexcel will be promoting the latest innovations developed for aerospace and industrial markets. In addition to launching a new carbon fiber and aerospace prepreg, Hexcel is showcasing some of the latest customer applications for which Hexcel’s composites are “the strength within”.

From Hexcel 4 Mar 2014