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Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Relocates to Advanced Manufacturing Facility

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, a leading provider of advanced wafer processing solutions for the semiconductor industry, has today announced plans to move to a state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility in Bristol, UK

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 10 Feb 2021

Chemists Focus on Factors that Promote the Synthesis of Small Molecules

The development of the so-called small molecules is a promising field of the pharmaceutical industry. Small molecules are organic compounds with a small molecular mass. They are often based on heterocycles--carbon rings that also include atoms of nitrogen and other elements.

10 Feb 2021

Impermeable and Porous Surfaces can Decelerate Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

As COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets, researchers have become increasingly interested in the drying of droplets on impermeable and porous surfaces. Surfaces that accelerate evaporation can decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

10 Feb 2021

Samara Polytech Scientists Develop Methods to Simplify Crystal Structures

Science always strives to replace complex natural objects and phenomena with simpler models. Scientists of Samara Center for Theoretical Materials Science (SCTMS) of Samara Polytech have developed methods to simplify the crystal structure of a substance to obtain chemically important knowledge. The main approaches are described in the article published in the Structural Chemistry journal IF 2.081 (doi:10.1007/s11224-020-01724-4).

10 Feb 2021

Scientists Identify Promising Cryoprotectant that can Safely Freeze Biological Materials

Cryopreservation involves preserving biological materials, such as cells, tissues, and organs, at ultra-low temperatures so that they can be revived and used at a later date.

10 Feb 2021

Si Swarf Wrapped by Graphite Sheets Used to Fabricate Li-Ion Battery Electrodes

Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in various mobile electronics. Concerns of global warming and climate change have recently boosted the demand for LIBs in electric vehicles and solar photovoltaic output smoothing. Si has been studied as an active material with a high theoretical capacity of 3578 mAh/g, which is around ten times higher than that of graphite (372 mAh/g).

10 Feb 2021

New Biomaterials-Based Vaccines, Surfaces Could Combat Viral Infections

Progress in the fields of nanotechnology and biomaterials could result in crucial advancements in the fight against hazardous viruses like the novel coronavirus that is responsible for causing COVID-19.

10 Feb 2021

Easy-to-Use Benchtop Evaporator to Improve Your Labs Productivity

Drawing upon patented Vacuum Vortex Concentration technology, the BioChromato Smart Evaporator C10 offers fast and effective evaporation of up to 10 samples in vials in parallel, improving your labs productivity.

From BioChromato Inc. 10 Feb 2021

Plasma Processing of Catalyst Enables Simple Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide

Scientists at Rice University have developed a “defective” catalyst that makes the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen simple.

10 Feb 2021

First 3D Printed Building in Florida makes COBOD Focus on US after Reaching 3D Construction Printing Milestones in Europe, Africa and Asia

Printed Farms, Wellington is a Florida based start-up, which has just completed the 3D printing of the first 3D printed building in Florida, a 71 m2 (784 sqf) storage unit, using a giant BOD2 printer measuring 15*12,5*10 meters (50*42*33 ft) in the width, length and height.

From COBOD International A/S 10 Feb 2021

Inovaxe to Demo New Intelligent Storage for Reels at the Point of Use During APEX Virtual EXPO

Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, will exhibit in the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021 online at www.ipcapexexpo.org.

From Inovaxe Corporation 10 Feb 2021

PVA to Showcase Extended Spray Valve During APEX Virtual EXPO

PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, will showcase the FCS300-ES Ultra Fine Extended Spray Valve during the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021 online at www.ipcapexexpo.org.

From PVA 10 Feb 2021

A New Solutions for Custom Digital Textile & Fabric Printing (DTP) for Brands

Experienced silicone product manufacturer General Silicones (GS) shares how its Compo-SiL® technology is a new alternative to heat transfer printing or silicone-based ink printing. Bulk Fabric Printing and Wholesale companies see an increased demand for silicone logo prints due to silicone material’s eco-friendly properties. With consumer scrutiny focusing on green product specifications, apparel and sports brands need an eco-friendly solution. Using silicone ink for printing is an approach often used. But so far, silicone ink printing technology does not allow for shades and complicated patterns and requires time and labor-intensive processes.

From General Silicones Co., Ltd. 10 Feb 2021

Ersa to Offer Demos in Interactive Virtual Showrooms during APEX Virtual EXPO

Kurtz Ersa Inc., the world leader of electronics production equipment, today announced plans to participate in the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021.

From Kurtz Ersa, Inc. 10 Feb 2021

Nihon Superior to Introduce TempSave During APEX 2021

Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., an advanced joining material supplier, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit its newly developed TempSave series during the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021 online at www.ipcapexexpo.org.

From Nihon Superior Co., Ltd 10 Feb 2021