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Study Measures Effects of Quantum Fluctuations on Objects at Human Scale

The universe, as seen through the lens of quantum mechanics, is a noisy, crackling space where particles blink constantly in and out of existence, creating a background of quantum noise whose effects are normally far too subtle to detect in everyday objects.

2 Jul 2020

New Computational Model Could Help Develop Novel Energy Storage Devices

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that helps users understand how changes in the nanostructure of materials affect their conductivity - with the goal of informing the development of new energy storage devices for a wide range of electronics.

2 Jul 2020

New Study Categorizes Causes of Structural Asymmetry in Materials

You've heard the expression form follows function- In materials science, function follows form.

2 Jul 2020

New Light Picoscope Could Help Probe Electrons in Three Dimensions

The researchers used powerful laser flashes to irradiate thin films of crystalline materials. These laser pulses drove crystal electrons into a fast wiggling motion.

2 Jul 2020

New Gold Nanoparticles-Based Technique to Detect Meat Proteins in Food

A University of Central Florida researcher is developing new technology to make sure people are getting the food they think they're eating.

2 Jul 2020

$New X-Ray Diffraction Tool Could Help Create 3D Views of Different Materials$

New X-Ray Diffraction Tool Could Help Create 3D Views of Different Materials

Nothing brings scientists together like the possibility of better, more versatile research.

2 Jul 2020

Woodsafe Timber Protection from Sweden Sets Sail for Britain

Woodsafe Timber Protection, one of Scandinavia's leading companies in fire-retardant wood surface layers and fire-retardant wood products, is establishing in the UK.

From Woodsafe Timber Protection 1 Jul 2020

Metso Outotec Starts Operations–Partner for Positive Change for Tomorrow’s Aggregates, Minerals, Metals and Recycling Industries

As sustainable processing of the world’s natural resources is becoming a norm within the industries, Metso Outotec is driving the transformation.

From Metso 1 Jul 2020

University of Liverpool and Scott Bader Company Ltd Announce Joint Venture

The University of Liverpool and Scott Bader Company Ltd have formed a joint venture; Polymer Mimetics, to develop a novel polymer chemistry platform.

From Scott Bader Company Ltd. 1 Jul 2020

AkzoNobel’s Interpon Brand Launches 3D Visualization for Powder Coatings Customers

Choosing the right powder coating has never been easier, thanks to the introduction of immersive 3D imaging technology by AkzoNobel’s Interpon brand.

From AkzoNobel 1 Jul 2020

DSM Halves the Carbon Footprint of Akulon® PA6

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announces that its Engineering Materials will offer its existing Akulon® PA6 portfolio produced in Europe with a significantly reduced carbon footprint by the beginning of 2021, thus offering the lowest carbon footprint of PA6 available in the market.

From Royal DSM 1 Jul 2020

Croatian Hotel Group VALAMAR Works with Products from MSR-Electronic

VALAMAR Riviera d.d. is the first and largest hotel chain in Croatia and the leading tourism company. It runs 36 hotels and resorts and 15 camping resorts on the Adriatic coast in Istria, on the islands of Krk and Rab, in Makarska and Dubrovnik.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 1 Jul 2020

Introducing SimpliVac by Buehler

Buehler has launched the SimpliVac™, the first programmable castable mounting system to expedite materials sample preparation in manufacturing quality control or inspection laboratories that work on testing small material parts or component samples in electronics, thermal spray coatings, additive manufacturing, composites, and other specialty surface treatments.

From Buehler 1 Jul 2020

Rigaku Analytical Devices to participate in the IAFC Virtual Hazmat Experience

Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in handheld 1064nm Raman technology, will showcase its portfolio of handheld Raman analyzers during the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Virtual Hazmat Experience being held July 14-16, 2020.

From Rigaku Corporation 1 Jul 2020

Rigaku Analytical Devices Launches Expanding Capabilities Equipment for Law Enforcement (EXCEL) Program

Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in handheld 1064nm Raman technology, will provide next generation narcotics, and other illegal drug analysis, equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies through new Excel Program.

From Rigaku Corporation 1 Jul 2020