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CEA-Leti Develops Tiny Photoacoustic-Spectroscopy System for Detecting Chemicals & Gases

Leti, an institute of CEA-Tech, has developed a photoacoustic spectroscopy technology for monitoring dangerous chemical emissions and traces of gas that could reduce the cost and the size these systems by a factor of 10 or more compared to existing tools.

From CEA-Leti 5 Feb 2020

Hiden Achieve Benchmark Environmental Accreditation

Hiden Isochema is proud to announce that it has been awarded ISO 14001 accreditation for its environmental management system.

From Hiden Isochema 5 Feb 2020

Webinar – How Powder Flow Testing Can Optimize Granulation Processes

Powder flow specialists, Freeman Technology, will be continuing their webinar series with ‘How Powder Flow Testing Can Optimize Granulation Processes’ on March 17 at 15:00 (GMT).

From Freeman Technology 5 Feb 2020

Researchers Develop New Electrode Concept for More Durable, Powerful Batteries

Engineers at MIT and elsewhere have conducted a novel study that can potentially lead to the development of batteries that are more durable and have more amounts of power for each pound.

4 Feb 2020

Hidden Frequencies in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Unlocked by Graphene Amplifier

Researchers at Loughborough University in the UK have developed a system of detecting and amplifying elusive terahertz waves that will open up a new realm of technological possibilities.

By Sarah Moore 4 Feb 2020

DuPont Introduces New Pyralux® and Riston® Products

DuPont Interconnect Solutions announced today that it is introducing several new products across its DuPont™ Pyralux® and Riston® product families to address a diverse set of needs for both the manufacture and performance of advanced electronics devices.

From DuPont Inc. 4 Feb 2020

DuPont Clean Technologies Launches Wet Scrubbing Plume Suppression Solution – Sennuba™ Technology

DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont), the supplier of world-leading scrubbing and other environmental technologies, has introduced a new, advanced steam plume suppression solution for its MECS® DynaWave® scrubbers in SRU (sulfur recovery units) applications.

From DuPont Inc. 4 Feb 2020

Archaeologists Analyse the Composition of a Roman-Era Makeup Container, Dating from the 1st Century AD

A joint study carried out by researchers from the Consorcio de Mérida, the University of Granada (UGR), and the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain has analysed a makeup container from the 1st Century AD that still contained traces of the original product.

4 Feb 2020

Laser-Engraved Metal to Reduce Environmental Impact

Harnessing new photonics technology, a group of European scientists are currently developing a 1kw, ‘dot matrix’ ultrafast laser system that can carve flow-optimised metal or plastic surfaces capable of imitating the incredibly efficient skin from sharks.

4 Feb 2020

R.D. Abbott to Demonstrate Advances in LSR Overmolding for Thermally-Sensitive Components at MD&M West 2020

R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. (RDAbbott), a full-service elastomers supplier and materials science company, will demonstrate a revolutionary application for overmolding liquid silicone rubber (LSR) at MD&M West this year.

From R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. 4 Feb 2020

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Launches New FT160 XRF Coatings Analyzer

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation, a Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, today introduces the new FT160 XRF analyzer with three base configuration options for the analysis of nanometer scale coatings.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 4 Feb 2020

Analyzing and Testing Enhances Product Portfolio with Rheometers

We proudly announce the extension of our product portfolio with the Kinexus rotational rheometers and Rosand capillary rheometers formerly manufactured and distributed by Malvern Panalytical Limited (“Malvern Panal...

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Feb 2020

New Electrolyte Makes Potassium and Potassium-Ion Batteries Safer

A new non-flammable electrolyte applicable to potassium and potassium-ion batteries has been developed by Australian researchers. The electrolyte can be used in sophisticated energy-storage systems that are beyond lithium technology.

3 Feb 2020

Buehler Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary of Wilson® Hardness

Buehler, an ITW Company celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its acclaimed Wilson® hardness brand which was originally known as the Wilson Mechanical Instrument Company. Here Stanley Rockwell and founder Charles H. Wilson introduced the Rockwell hardness tester, an industry standard.

From Buehler 3 Feb 2020