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New Shape-morphing Elastomer with Self-healing and High-conductive Properties

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a material that exhibits a unique combination of high electrical and thermal conductivity with actuation capabilities that are unlike any other soft composite.

12 Dec 2019

New Video: Optidew 401 Chilled Mirror Hygrometer for Climatic Chamber Verification

The fast-responding Optidew 401 chilled mirror hygrometer makes an ideal humidity reference for climatic chamber verification. Our latest video demonstrates how to set up and install the Optidew in a climatic chamber to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

From Process Sensing Technologies (PST) 12 Dec 2019

British Airways to Trial the Use of 3D Printed Parts

By Sarah Moore 11 Dec 2019

Researchers Develop Stretchable & Conductive Film for Wearable Electronics

RIKEN researchers have developed a breathable material that is both highly stretchable and has good electrical conductivity, making it a promising material for on-skin electronics for people and wiring for robots.

11 Dec 2019

Andor Launches Sona 4.2B-6

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of Sona 4.2B-6, a new model in the ultrasensitive back-illuminated Sona microscopy camera series.

From Andor Technology Ltd. 10 Dec 2019

Indium Corporation Experts to Present at Eletrain Advanced Packaging and High-Reliability Seminar

Two of Indium Corporation’s experts will present on high-reliability materials and process optimization at the Eletrain Advanced Packaging and High-Reliability Seminar on December 12 in Dongguan, China.

From Indium Corporation 10 Dec 2019

WJ Group Introduce Full Anti-Slip Service

Timber treatment company WJ Group has expanded its DeckWright anti-slip range to include a full service deck board.

From WJ Group 10 Dec 2019

New Ezy-Install Changes Perceptions of Flooring

IOBAC Limited is pleased to announce the launch of its revolutionary new modular flooring product, Ezy-Install, in partnership with InstaGroup Limited.

From InstaFloor UK 10 Dec 2019

Graphi-Coat 623 Protects Graphite from High Temperature Oxidation

Graphi-Coattm 623, a new high temperature oxidation resistant coating developed by Aremco Products, Inc., is now used to protect graphite crucibles and fixtures used in metallurgical casting processes from the foundry to the jewelry industries to 2000 °F (1093 °C).

From Aremco Products Inc. 10 Dec 2019

Productivity in Materials Science Increased by 384 Times as a Result of Automation

By Sarah Moore 9 Dec 2019

Researchers Create Catalyst that Switches Between its Chiral Forms

A number of organic molecules are found to be chiral, implying that they cannot be superimposed on their mirror image.

9 Dec 2019

Swissbit Opens State-Of-The-Art Electronics Production Facility in Berlin

Swissbit AG, a specialist provider of data-storage and security solutions for industrial applications and the Internet of Things (IoT), is pleased to announce the official opening of its new state-of-the-art electronics production facility in Berlin, Germany.

From Swissbit AG 6 Dec 2019

Indium Corporation to Feature Innovative Alloy at IPC APEX Expo

Indium Corporation will feature an innovative alloy and solder flux pairing that provides high-reliability and enhanced-performance capabilities at IPC APEX Expo February 4-6, in San Diego, Calif., USA.

From Indium Corporation 6 Dec 2019

New Henkel Solutions Enable Greater Cost-Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminum Anodizing

Henkel’s pipeline of innovations for the aluminum industry does not stop short when it comes to anodizing, one of the most established technologies of aluminum processing.

From Henkel Corporation 6 Dec 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK Conformal Coating Products Receive Awards for Global Innovation and Technology

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, a global leader in dispensing and conformal coating equipment and technologies, has received awards for two of its products that deliver conformal coating solutions.

From Nordson ASYMTEK 6 Dec 2019