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Gas Alarm Systems: The Perfect Solution for Laboratories, Research and Medicine

Gas Alarm Systems: A Perfect Solution for Labs and Research

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 2 Nov 2020

IS-Instruments Wins Government Funding to Help Solve the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Crisis

ISI has won funding to produce a fluorescent imaging device that could provide a solution to dwindling stocks of PPE by determining contamination levels on used equipment and wearables after they have been through simple...

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 2 Nov 2020

Collaborations During COVID-19 – The Work Must Go On!

When the lockdown was announced, the way we worked had to change. As an organisation, IS-Instruments has always worked collaboratively, however, generally, we’ve all been in the same vicinity, sharing offices ...

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 2 Nov 2020

Raman Analysis of Gas for the NUclear Sector using Microstructured Optical Fibres (RAGNUSMOF)

Innovate UK Emerging and Enabling Technologies – 26- month project: 01.02.18 to 31.03.20 IS-Instruments in collaboration with the Optoelectronic Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton and contracto...

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 2 Nov 2020

New Eco-Friendly Method for Synthesizing Leprosy and Malaria Drug

An eco-friendly process for the production of dapsone, a substance that prevents the growth of leprosy and malaria agents, has been proposed by a chemist from RUDN University.

2 Nov 2020

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

Dyeing hair at home and in salons has its own risks. Products used can create skin irritation and allergies—nearly 1% of people are allergic to the dye.

2 Nov 2020

Rice Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Graphene

Plastic waste comes back in black as pristine graphene, thanks to ACDC.

2 Nov 2020

Fimer Drives a New Era for E-Mobility

FIMER is entering the race for Electrical Vehicle (EV) chargers with the launch of a comprehensive new portfolio of residential and commercial chargers.

From FIMER S.p.A. 2 Nov 2020

Metso Outotec Wins Order for a Large Iron Ore Pelletizing Plant in China

Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd on the delivery of new environmentally sound technology for Zenith’s (Zhong Tian) iron ore pelletizing plant to be built in Nantong, China.

From Metso 2 Nov 2020

Rigaku to Feature EDXRF Solutions for Analysis of Precious Metals at 2020 IPMI Conference

From Rigaku Corporation 2 Nov 2020

Los Alamos Scientists Find a Way to Quickly Test Rust on Graphene-Protected Cars, Planes, Ships

Trace amounts of graphene could create a decades-long protective barrier against oxygen corrosion for cars, aircrafts, and ships--but evaluating its effectiveness has been a challenge, until now.

2 Nov 2020

Joint Venture for Large-Scale Production of Fuel-Cells: Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG Sign Binding Agreement for New Fuel-Cell Joint Venture

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications.

2 Nov 2020

TRB Develops Ground-Breaking Solution for High Volume Manufacture of Composite Components

TRB Lightweight Structures has created a new production process to deliver continuous-fibre thermoset composite parts at high volume.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 2 Nov 2020

Study Offers Fundamental Understanding of Processes Behind Ice Formation

Although the freezing of water is a more common phenomenon, it has been difficult to gain insights into the microstructure of ice and its hydrogen-bonding networks.

30 Oct 2020

ABB introduces first comprehensive gas leak detection solution for utilities to help safeguard city populations

Leaking natural gas pipelines in urban environments can result in explosions and fires. The new ABB MicroGuard™ solution will work alongside ABB’s MobileGuard™ to pinpoint dangerous gas leaks. Faster a...

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 29 Oct 2020