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Sierra's d·flux Multiparameter Mass Flow Meters and Controllers Win P.I. Process Instrumentation 2025 Innovation Award

For more than 20 years, the prestigious P.I. Process Instrumentation Innovation Awards have recognized outstanding solutions. Sierra Instruments is proud to announce that its d·flux multiparameter mass flow meter and controller for higher flows has been honored as one of this year’s winners of their Innovation Award.

From Sierra Instruments 27 Jan 2026

Why Oil & Gas Operators Prefer Cygnus 1 Ex for Hazardous Zone Inspections

Cygnus 1 Ex sets the standard for ultrasonic thickness measurement in oil and gas, offering safety, cost savings, and reliability in hazardous environments.

From Cygnus Instruments Ltd. 26 Jan 2026

Webinar Announced to Showcase Topsoe Game-Changing LNMO Materials Offering

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, is making new strides in next-generation battery material with a cobalt-free, high-voltage cathode technology that promises to reshape the performance and economics of lithium-ion batteries.

From Topsoe 23 Jan 2026

Specac Acquires Amax Precision Ltd

Specac, Ltd, an Ampersand Capital Partners portfolio company and leader in the design and manufacture of spectroscopy accessories and sample prep solutions, announced today the acquisition of Amax Precision Ltd ("Amax"), a global leader in analytical instrument precision contract manufacturing.

From Specac Ltd 23 Jan 2026

Call for Entries Open for the MeetingPack 2026 Awards for Innovation and Sustainability in Barrier Packaging

MeetingPack, the biennial event organized by AINIA and AIMPLAS that brings together the entire packaging value chain, has announced the third edition of the MeetingPack 2026 Awards.

From AIMPLAS 23 Jan 2026

ORNL's Novel Extrusion System Revolutionizes 3D Printing

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a novel extrusion system that combines multiple 3D-printing extruders into a single, high-output stream via specially designed nozzles.

22 Jan 2026

Polarization Provides New Control Over Perovskite Solar Cells

Achieving record efficiency in perovskite solar cells, a new study demonstrates the role of solvent dynamics in optimizing film crystallization and stability.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 22 Jan 2026

MTI Instruments’ Proforma 300iSA Handles Critical Multi-Material Wafer Inspection for a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Vitrek announced today that its Proforma 300iSA semi-automated metrology system has proven capable of supporting wafer inspection across a growing range of semiconductor materials, wafer sizes, and surface finishes including silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), gallium arsenide (GaAs), and indium phosphide (InP).

22 Jan 2026

Minerva Engineering Introduces Coal Dragon™: Advanced Vitrinite Reflectance and Petrographic Imaging Solution

Minerva Engineering, a global leader in UV-visible-NIR microscopy and microspectroscopy, is pleased to announce the launch of Coal Dragon™, the latest-generation Vitrinite Reflectance Measurement System engineered for fast, accurate, and standards-compliant analysis of coal and coke.

From CRAIC Technologies 21 Jan 2026

Paris Packaging Week 2026: A Global Showcase for the Packaging Industry

On 5th and 6th February, Paris Packaging Week celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together 930 exhibitors from more than 40 countries to Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Representing a wealth of expertise, innovation and craftsmanship, the event has become Europe’s premier showcase for premium packaging.

20 Jan 2026

Celebrating Environics' 40th Anniversary - 1986 - 2026

For 40 years, Environics Inc. has been dedicated to advancing precision gas delivery and control for laboratories, research facilities, and industrial environments around the world.

From Environics, Inc. 20 Jan 2026

Bioinspired Microcilia Achieved with Low-Volt Ionic Hydrogel Actuation

3D printed hydrogel microcilia exhibit rapid motion and durability, establishing a foundation for advanced microscale fluid control and biomedical applications.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 20 Jan 2026

New Method Creates Scalable, Twisted 2D Materials for Quantum Research

Imaging at SLAC's synchrotron demonstrates the twisted structures' exotic properties that could benefit the development of superconductors and quantum materials.

19 Jan 2026

Thin Layer of Silver Could Save Li Batteries from Failure

The application of a nanoscale silver layer on solid electrolytes enhances lithium metal battery performance, reducing crack formation and improving durability.

19 Jan 2026

Liquid Metal Powers a Whole New Kind of Motor

UNSW researchers create the world’s first motor that spins using a droplet of liquid metal, opening new possibilities for soft robotics and flexible machines.

19 Jan 2026