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Chilled Mirror Hygrometer From Michell Instruments Provides Boost For Small Labs

Since its launch in 2012, the S8000 RS from Michell Instruments has proved to be a popular reference instrument with smaller calibration laboratories enabling them to generate extra revenue by extending their service to humidity calibration.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 20 Jan 2014

Texas Instruments Opens Kilby Labs Innovation Studio in Dallas

Celebrating five years of breakthrough innovation at its Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced the opening of the Kilby Labs Innovation Studio in Dallas.

20 Jan 2014

New Report on Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors: Supercapacitors 2013-2023" report to their offering.

20 Jan 2014

Properly Designed Rough Surfaces Can Reduce Drag

From the sleek hulls of racing yachts to Michael Phelps' shaved legs, most objects that move through the water quickly are also smooth. But researchers from UCLA have found that bumpiness can sometimes be better.

20 Jan 2014

Providing More Backbone Increases Biological Potency of ADEPs

As concerns about bacterial resistance to antibiotics grow, researchers are racing to find new kinds of drugs to replace ones that are no longer effective.

20 Jan 2014

Poly-Plating Nears Completion of Two-Year Exemption of Scheduled OSHA Inspection

Poly-Plating, Inc., an innovative metal plating facility located in Chicopee, MA, is nearing the completion of a two-year exemption of a scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection as an honored participant in the organization's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

20 Jan 2014

Market Databook Report on Roofing Products in Canada

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Roofing Products in Canada to 2017: Market Databook" report to their offering.

20 Jan 2014

WIRE 2014: FIBER-LINE to Highlight New Line of Strength Members

FIBER-LINE will exhibit featured products and technologies at WIRE 2014. Wire is the world leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry. The show is held every two years and includes 1,300 exhibitors from more than 50 countries.

20 Jan 2014

New Class of High Heat-Tolerant Electronics Using Supercapacitors

The capacitors of electronic circuits function something like batteries – storing electrical charge that can be quickly dumped to power devices like camera flashes. So-called "supercapacitors" take the energy-storing abilities of capacitors a step further, storing a far greater charge in a much smaller package.

20 Jan 2014

3D Systems Partners with Hershey to Develop 3D Printing Technology for Creating Edible Foods

3D Systems today announced that it entered into a multi-year joint development agreement with The Hershey Company, the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate, sweets and refreshment, to explore and develop innovative opportunities for using 3D printing technology in creating edible foods, including confectionery treats.

20 Jan 2014

Vanguard Supplies Nadir Antenna Reflector for THAICOM Communications Satellite

Vanguard Space Technologies announced that it supplied mission-critical components to Orbital Sciences Corporation for the THAICOM 6 communications satellite that was successfully launched aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, FL today.

20 Jan 2014

BMC Messsysteme Introduces Reliable LAN Measurement Technology

Breakdown monitoring, early fault detection, and quality improvement provide more safety.

20 Jan 2014

TenCate Enter Next Stage In Airbus Partnership

Airbus, Fokker and TenCate will tonight sign the contract for the next stage of the Thermoplastic Affordable Primary Aircraft Structure innovation program (TAPAS), in the presence of the French President François Ho...

From Toray Advanced Composites 20 Jan 2014

Emerging Objects to Exhibit Saltygloo at 3D Printer World Expo

The quest for custom building materials is nearly as old as humanity itself. From carved wood to chiseled stone to clay bricks to steel beams, humanity has long been in search of custom materials, better structures and grand design.

17 Jan 2014

New Model Modifies Classical Fluid Mechanics Approach to Suspension Behavior

Because many materials are handled in industrial applications as suspensions, engineers need to understand how to predict their flow properties. However, they have been hard-pressed to understand DST and calculate when it will occur during processing. Since concentrated suspensions are found in everything from consumer products to cement, a range of industries stand to find better ways to manage suspensions.

17 Jan 2014