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Novel Electrochemical Method to Study Hydrogen Diffusion in Highly Reactive Metals

Hydrogen is seen as a versatile energy carrier for the future. Unfortunately, the element practically does not occur in the free state on Earth. Therefore, it must be first generated (e.g., by electrolysis of water), then stored, to be finally used – ideally in fuel cells transforming chemical energy directly into electrical one. Hydrogen storage represents, however, a serious challenge.

16 Aug 2013

Tiny, Identical, Interlocking Parts Snapped Together to Assemble Big Structures

MIT researchers have developed a lightweight structure whose tiny blocks can be snapped together much like the bricks of a child’s construction toy. The new material, the researchers say, could revolutionize the assembly of airplanes, spacecraft, and even larger structures, such as dikes and levees.

By David L. Chandler 16 Aug 2013

Keithley Debuts Benchtop Source Measure Unit Instrument with Capacitive Touchscreen GUI

Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, today announces the first benchtop Source Measure Unit (SMU) instrument with a capacitive touchscreen graphical user interface.

From Keithley Instruments - Electronic Instruments 16 Aug 2013

Alcoa Plans to Close or Curtail Smelting Capacity in the US and Brazil

Alcoa today announced that it will close or curtail 164,000 metric tons (mt) of smelting capacity in the United States and Brazil as part of its smelting capacity review that was announced in May.

16 Aug 2013

BioProcess International 2013: Dow Corning to Highlight Medical Silicone Solutions

Dow Corning Healthcare, a global leader in medical silicone technology and innovation, will be present to meet with members of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry during the BioProcess International (BPI) Conference and Exhibition in Boston, Sept 16-19, booth #601.

From Dow Corning, Health Care 16 Aug 2013

Mismatched Perceptions About Functional Coatings Slow Rapid Market Adoption

Advances in materials science and nanotechnology have created several new functionalities in coatings, going beyond their original basic protective and decorative attributes. However, mismatched perceptions among coating developers and potential customers still remain, slowing rapid market adoption, according to Lux Research.

16 Aug 2013

Singapore Plant Expansion Announced By Evonik Oil Additives

Evonik Industries has announced a significant expansion of its Jurong Island, Singapore oil additives plant, to be completed in early 2015. With ongoing improvement and debottlenecking projects scheduled to be finalized during the first half of 2014, these optimizations and the planned expansion will nearly double the capacity of the oil additives plant in Singapore.

From Evonik Industries AG 16 Aug 2013

jobaTec Takes On European Distribution for Dynavac Vacuum Systems

jobaTEC announces it has entered into an exclusive Distribution Agreement with Dynavac, Hingham, MA, USA. This Agreement appoints jobaTEC as the sole distributor of Dynavac high vacuum systems for thin film deposition, space simulation and custom engineered applications, spare parts and service throughout Europe.

From Dynavac 15 Aug 2013

Spray Droplet Size Measurement Displayed By Malvern Instruments At AEROSOL 2013

Malvern Panalytical is to illustrate how the Spraytec laser diffraction droplet size analyzer is being used as part of aerosol and cosmetic spray safety assessments at the International Aerosol Congress 2013 (24-26 September 2013, Madrid, Spain).

From Malvern Panalytical 15 Aug 2013

Dynavac Announces Opening of New Applications Lab

Dynavac, a market leader in thin film deposition systems, is pleased to announce the commissioning of its new process application lab. The lab represents a substantial commitment to product development and introduc...

From Dynavac 15 Aug 2013

New Accessories For Cryogenic Grinding From Retsch

The GRINDOMIX Knife Mills from Retsch are used for the rapid and reproducible size reduction and homogenization of dry as well as moist, oily or fatty sample materials.

From RETSCH GmbH 15 Aug 2013

SciAps Launch Inspector Scope Handheld Raman Analyzer

SciAps, a Woburn, MA based portable analytical instrumentation company, is pleased to announce the Inspector Scope. The Scope integrates our state-of-the art handheld Raman analyzer with a microscope and XYZ stage.

From Malvern Panalytical 14 Aug 2013

Cencorp Signs Solar Module Distribution Agreement with ProxyEnergy

ProxEnergy BV and Cencorp Corporation have signed a Distribution Agreement on selling photovoltaic modules, manufactured by Cencorp, in Cape Verde and the Netherlands. The first order based on the Distribution Agreement values for ca. EUR 0.15 million.

14 Aug 2013

Asian Memory Manufacturer Places Order for Nova's Optical CD Metrology Solution

Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. provider of leading edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, announced today that a leading Asian memory manufacturer placed a first time order for Nova's Optical CD metrology solution.

14 Aug 2013

e2v Launches Life Extension Program for Micron Memory Devices

e2v aerospace and defense, Inc. (e2v a&d), a leader in RF power, imaging, and hi-rel semiconductor solutions, recently launched a life extension program for selected memory devices of Micron Technology Inc. (Micron), one of the world's leading providers of advanced memory solutions.

14 Aug 2013