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Imec.istart Recognized as World's Top Business Accelerator in 2019

This week, imec's accelerator program, imec.istart, was ranked in the top 5 in the 'World Top Business Accelerator - Linked to University' category and No.1 in Europe. UBI Global unveiled its biannual ranking of top university incubators and accelerators at the World Incubation Summit in Doha, Qatar.

From IMEC 11 Nov 2019

Critical Manufacturing and Cogiscan Announce Strategic Partnership

Critical Manufacturing, a worldwide provider of MES for Industry 4.0, has partnered with Cogiscan (Bromont, Canada), the leading connectivity solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry in order to deliver advanced Smart Factory solutions for electronics manufacturers.

From Critical Manufacturing, S.A. 11 Nov 2019

Thorlabs Extends MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Source Offering to Include 1060 nm

Thorlabs announced today that it has released next-generation versions of its MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources. The new SL10 series, centered at 1060 nm, complements the already well-established SL13 series at 1300 nm and is available with four different sweep rates ranging from 60 kHz to 400 kHz.

From Thorlabs Inc. 11 Nov 2019

New Traceable® Data Logging Ethernet Thermometers Provide Another Option for Connectivity

When Ethernet is the preferred technology for IoT connectivity, customers now have that option with the new Traceable® Data Logging Ethernet Thermometers Compatible with TraceableLive™ Cloud-Based Service. These handy instruments provide 24/7 connection to critical environments from anywhere.

11 Nov 2019

Strain-Induced Isomerisation of Molecular Chains

NUS scientists have demonstrated a strain-induced structural rearrangement of one-dimensional (1D) metal-organic molecular chains for potential use in fabricating functional nanostructures.

11 Nov 2019

Thorium Superconductivity: Scientists Discover New High-Temperature Superconductor

A group of scientists led by Artem Oganov of Skoltech and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and Ivan Troyan of the Institute of Crystallography of RAS has succeeded in synthesizing thorium decahydride (ThH10), a new superconducting material with the very high critical temperature of 161 kelvins.

11 Nov 2019

Weller to Co-Host Reliability Symposium at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Weller Tools, the world’s No.1 brand in hand soldering solutions, is co-hosting a technical symposium with industry partners MicroCare Corporation, Aqueous Technologies, ANSYS and TechSearch International, Inc. during the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum at the Bestronics Box Build Facility in San Jose, CA on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

From Weller Tools GmbH 11 Nov 2019

Data I/O Extends Programming Technology Leadership with Machine Learning-Based Automated Teach Capability

Data I/O Corporation, the leading global provider of advanced data and security deployment solutions for flash, flash-memory based intelligent devices and microcontrollers today announced NexTeach™ Pro and handler performance enhancements to the PSV7000 that reduce job setup time by up to 4x and increase production throughput up to 24%, respectively.

From Data I/O Corporation 11 Nov 2019

Polyglass Adds Granule-Free End Lap to Polyflex® G for Ease of Installation

Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, announces that Polyflex® G APP granulated cap sheet for heat-welded applications now feature patented FASTLap® technology.

From POLYGLASS U.S.A. Inc. 11 Nov 2019

xReflow Launches New Heated Stage System at productronica 2019

productronica 2019 will see the launch of the xReflow™ Heated Stage. Visit Hall A2 Booth 534 to learn more about this new exciting development in real-time observation of void formation using X-ray.

11 Nov 2019

Pull-Wire Switches

ZF Electronic Systems is pleased to introduce STEUTE’s Series ZS Pull-Wire Switches ideal for on/off control switching or opening/closing electrically-operated doors or gates.

From ZF Electronic Systems 11 Nov 2019

Indium Corporation to Feature Innovative New Low-Temperature Alloy Technology at Productronica

Indium Corporation will feature its new high-performance, high-reliability low-temperature alloy technology at Productronica, November 12-15, Munich, Germany.

From Indium Corporation 11 Nov 2019

Saki Corporation Unveils New Inspection Systems and Software at Productronica Stand A2.259

Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection and measurement equipment, will demonstrate new inspection and measurement systems and software at Productronica, being held in Munich, Germany, from November 12-15, 2019, at stand A2.259.

From Saki Corporation 11 Nov 2019

Why Some Greens Turn Brown in Historical Paintings

Enticed by the brilliant green hues of copper acetate and copper resinate, some painters in the Renaissance period incorporated these pigments into their masterpieces. However, by the 18th century, most artists had abandoned the colors because of their tendency to darken with time.

10 Nov 2019