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Novel High Temperature Aluminum Alloys Target Titanium Replacement in Aerospace

It's a typical evening at the bar, glasses clinking and conversation humming, until an unusual sight warrants a double take. At a nearby table, a young man in a T-shirt and jeans —and safety goggles and gloves —appears to be casting metal.

20 Oct 2026

BioMADE Integration Accelerates Commercialization of Biobased Materials and Chemicals

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has joined BioMADE, a national institute focused on advancing manufacturing using biological systems in the United States, strengthening connections between ORNL research, industry needs and pathways to commercial-scale production of new chemicals and materials.

20 Oct 2026

New Method Makes Acrylic Glass Recycling Economically Viable

Large quantities of acrylic glass are used worldwide in a wide range of applications, from window panes and car tail lights to furniture. The polymer is also known by the brand name Plexiglas.

20 Oct 2026

Single EUV Laser Pulses Carve Silicon With Sub-Micrometer Precision

Researchers demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for machining silicon with a single 30-femtosecond extreme ultraviolet pulse, producing reproducible micrometer-scale craters with sub-micrometer widths under selected conditions. Simulations captured the dose-dependent trend but underestimated crater size, while the experiments point to possible future uses in maskless semiconductor processing and photomask fabrication.

By Muhammad Osama 19 Oct 2026

Particle Measuring Systems Launches the First 20 nm Particle Counter Certified for Hazardous-Area Solvent Monitoring

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS), a global leader in contamination monitoring solutions, announces the launch of the Chem 20™ SM, a 20 nm solvent particle counter engineered for use in hazardous areas.

From Particle Measuring Systems 16 Oct 2026

Carver’s Redesigned Autopellet PR Press Series Features New Touchscreen, Ergonomic Design, and Smaller Footprint

Laboratory press manufacturer Carver is launching its redesigned AutoPellet RP Press Series, featuring a new enhanced color touchscreen interface, ergonomic design, and a smaller footprint.

From Carver, Inc. 16 Oct 2026

Critical Link's Holoscan Sensor Bridge with MitySOM-A5E Wins Best in Show at Embedded World North America 2026

Critical Link, LLC, a maker of production-ready System on Modules (SOMs) and embedded solutions, today announced that its Holoscan Sensor Bridge with MitySOM-A5E won a Best in Show award at Embedded World North America Sept. 2026.

From Critical Link, LLC 16 Oct 2026

Indium Corporation Halogen-Free Solder Paste Wins Mexico Technology Award

Indium Corporation®, an industry leader in innovative materials solutions for semiconductor packaging and electronics assembly, received a Mexico Technology Award in the solder paste category for its Indium12.9HF, a no-clean, halogen-free solder paste designed to meet the growing challenges of high-density, fine-pitch assemblies.

From Indium Corporation 16 Oct 2026

Terbium Complex Lights Up Fingerprints and Security Marks While Showing Preliminary Bioactivity

Researchers developed a terbium(III) complex with salicylic acid hydrazide that produced predominantly green luminescence and was tested for anti-counterfeiting inks, latent fingerprint visualization, and several laboratory bioactivity measures. Under the study conditions, the material showed durable visible luminescence, resolved fingerprint details across varied surfaces, and produced preliminary antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and a-glucosidase-inhibitory results that require further validation.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 16 Oct 2026

Engineering Biobatteries Using Nature-Inspired Villi Structures for Power

When trying to figure out a better design for a bacteria-powered biobattery, Binghamton University researchers found inspiration in nature — specifically, the insides of our small intestines.

16 Oct 2026

New Research Reveals How Crystal Defects Can Strengthen Metal Alloys

Scientists have found a way to use defects in crystals to engineer stronger materials, according to a new study.

16 Oct 2026

New Nanoparticle ‘Skin’ Gives Polymers New Surface Functions

A new technique to partially embed different types of nanoparticles into the surface of polymer materials such as plastics has been developed by University of Leicester scientists.

16 Oct 2026

Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: Over 5,000 New Parts Added in Third Quarter of 2026

As an authorized global distributor, Mouser Electronics, Inc. is focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies, giving customers an edge and helping speed time to market.

From Mouser 16 Oct 2026

Topsoe Secures Technology Contract for Bharat Petroleum’s SAF Project in India

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced energy transition solutions for producing clean and conventional fuels and chemicals, has signed a licensing agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), an Indian public sector oil and gas company, to provide its Kerosene Hydrotreating Technology for co-processing for SAF production at BPCL’s Mumbai Refinery.

From Topsoe 15 Oct 2026