Olympus attended the recent International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces, where it displayed its advanced measuring confocal laser scanning microscopy, the LEXT OLS4000. Hosted by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the event was highly successful with a record number of delegates in attendance.
The new SZ-100 series instruments from Horiba analyze key particle physical properties including size and zeta potential. In addition, it can be used to determine protein and polymer molecular weight, and second virial coefficient (A2).
A multi-partner UK project, Fibrecycle, has developed a new generation of high performance, low cost co-mingled carbon fibre yarns and fabrics, with funding support from the Technology Strategy Board.
A unique screen protection solution has been launched by ProetectTVs.com for use in hand held devices such as iPad, iPhone and smart phones.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
LINE-X Protective Coatings will display its innovative products at the Electric Power Expo 2011 in Rosemont, Illinois scheduled from May 10 to 12, 2011.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
A global industrial and consumer packaging producer and packaging service provider, Sonoco has started to reconstruct its molded wood plug facility in Hartselle, Alabama.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
Quaker Chemical, a global provider of chemical specialties, process chemicals and technical services to various industries, including aluminum, aerospace, steel, tube and pipe, mining, coatings, automotive and construction materials, has conducted studies on hydraulic fluids.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
A new air separation plant has been opened by Praxair, one of the leading industrial gases companies in North America and South America, to deliver gases to Alabama-based stainless steel and carbon processing facilities of ThyssenKrupp, an integrated materials and technology company.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
Momentive Performance Materials, a provider of silicones and specialty materials, has launched four advanced technologies in personal care.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
GT Solar International has secured new orders for advanced sapphire crystallization furnaces (ASF). Taiwan-based Tera Xtal and Alpha Crystal Technology have awarded two orders, while a China-based company, the Lingyang Group, has awarded the third order.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
Today’s handheld devices are increasing in functionality and decreasing in size. Hence, to attain correct balance of sealing and protection with ultra thin application is a major design challenge.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
A green tech firm, BioTech Mills has planned to launch a global energy product distribution network.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
FPInnovations, along with AbitibiBowater, Natural Resources Canada and the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio Economy, is manufacturing the first batches of lignin, an organic substance, for Canadian scientists. Lignin, which is obtained from the pulping process, is used for producing fossil fuel alternatives.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
ACH Foam Technologies has delivered EPS Geofoam to the TRAX light rail line in West Valley located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011
Axion International, one of the leading providers of cost-effective infrastructure and building products, has started the delivery of its first test order for recycled structural composite (RSC) in Mexico. The order has been awarded by Mexico’s largest rail line, Ferromex.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
13 May 2011