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Catheter with Stretchable Electronics Simplifies Cardiac Ablation

Researchers at the McCormick School of Engineering are part of a team that has used stretchable electronics to create a multipurpose medical catheter that can both monitor heart functions and perform corrections on heart tissue during surgery.

16 Nov 2012

JEC’s Inaugural Composites Conferences Exceeds Industry’s Expectations

JEC’s inaugural composites conferences and show for the Americas, held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Nov. 7 to 9, exceeded the composites industry’s expectations with an impressive showing of participating companies and expert presenters.

From Hexcel 16 Nov 2012

New Book from Destech - 'Metal Foams: Fundamentals and Applications, by NIhad Dukhan of the University of Detroit Mercy

DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of Metal Foams: Fundamentals and Applications, by Nihad Dukhan of the University of Detroit Mercy.

From DEStech Publications 15 Nov 2012

Unique Aluminium Foam From Goodfellow

Goodfellow, an international supplier of metals and materials for research and industry, has announced the availability of a unique, cost-effective aluminium foam that offers superior heat exchange and impact absorption for a wide range of applications.

From Goodfellow 15 Nov 2012

Enhanced Website From Olympus

As part of its promise to provide world-class service, Olympus has enhanced its website to guarantee comprehensive, accessible and tailored support for all customers.

15 Nov 2012

Institute of Corrosion Awards T P Hoar Prize to Research Paper on Turbine Steel

Research published by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Birmingham has won the T P Hoar Prize from the Institute of Corrosion, for the best paper published in Corrosion Science in 2011.

15 Nov 2012

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Displays Advanced Electric Vehicle Technologies at Battery Show

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST) is showcasing a portfolio of products that enhance the safety, durability and performance of electric vehicles today at the 2012 Battery Show in Novi, Mich. FNST, one of the...

15 Nov 2012

Novelis Begins Construction of First Aluminum Production Facility in China

Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, officially broke ground today on the company's first aluminum manufacturing plant in China. The $100 million investment is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for rolled aluminum used in the design of a new generation of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

From Novelis Corp 15 Nov 2012

Electrovaya Unveils Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System for Home Usage

Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) today announced the launch of its lithium-ion energy storage system for home usage. The battery stores power from the grid or from solar panels and stores it for later household use.

15 Nov 2012

New Range of Three Dimensional Standards to Verify Freeform CMMs

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, has developed a new range of three dimensional standards for verifying freeform coordinate measurement machines (CMMs). The standard...

15 Nov 2012

Supercomputer Simulations of Traumatic Brain Injury Help Design Better Helmets

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico are comparing supercomputer simulations of blast waves on the brain with clinical studies of veterans suffering from mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) to help improve helmet designs.

From Sandia National Laboratories 15 Nov 2012

Advantest’s MVM-SEM E3310 to Measure Fine-Pitch Patterns in Different Wafers

Leading measurement instrument supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) has introduced its new Multi-Vision Metrology Scanning Electron Microscope, the Wafer MVM-SEM E3310, which measures fine-pitch patterns on a wide range of wafer types with unparalleled accuracy, utilizing Advantest’s proprietary electron beam scanning technology.

15 Nov 2012

Collegiate Inventors Competition Recognizes New Technology Advancements

Recognizing the innovative ideas of today's college and university students, the 2012 Collegiate Inventors Competition, a program of Invent Now, today announced that a novel delivery therapy for treating cancer and a...

15 Nov 2012

Plant Hormone Study Results Provide Insights to Produce Next-Generation Biofuels

Scientists at The University of Manchester have identified how a plant hormone can affect the rate of cell division in vascular tissue in plants. The findings demonstrate how the hormone controls plant growth to produce more biomass which could be used to make the next generation of biofuels.

15 Nov 2012

Instron Introduces the AutoX750 Automatic Contacting Extensometer

Instron®, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, introduces the AutoX750 Automatic Contacting Extensometer that offers faster, more r...

14 Nov 2012