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Electronic Chip Mimics the Brain Using Light to Create and Alter Memories

Optogenetics, an emerging tool in biotechnology, was the source of inspiration for RMIT scientists to build a device that simulates the way the brain stores and loses information.

18 Jul 2019

Chemists Create Algorithmic Prediction Process for Chemical Research

Chemistry not as simple as merely mixing compound A and compound B to create compound C. There are catalysts that influence the reaction rate, as well as the physical circumstances of the reaction and any in-between steps that lead to the end product.

18 Jul 2019

Isamill Reduces Specific Energy Requirements by up to 21.5% by Releasing New Conical Spacers

Reducing the specific energy requirements from fine grinding by even a small amount is critical to cost savings and boosting the returns from mineral processing.

From Glencore Technology 18 Jul 2019

K 2019: Huntsman to Showcase IROPRINT®- A New Urethanes Product Platform

Huntsman, a Global chemical company, will be showcasing a new range of additive manufacturing materials IROPRINT® to address emerging needs in the 3D printing industry at K 2019, the world's leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry to be held in October.

From Huntsman International LLC 18 Jul 2019

K 2019: BASF to Launch PBT New Grades for Extrusion and Thermoforming

At K 2019, BASF will be launching its new product Ultradur® B6551 LNI, the extension of PBT portfolio for extrusion and the first thermoformable PBT Ultradur® B6560 M2 FC TF.

From BASF Corporation 18 Jul 2019

Engineered for Speed, New S neox 3D Optical Profiler

Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of the 5th generation of its flagship optical profiler. The S neox is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler microscope system purposely-designed for subnano, nano and micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

From Sensofar Metrology 18 Jul 2019

Crystalline ‘Artificial Muscle’ Makes Paper Doll Do Sit-Ups (Video)

Scary movies about dolls that can move, like Anabelle and Chucky, are popular at theaters this summer. Meanwhile, a much less menacing animated doll has chemists talking.

18 Jul 2019

Deburring and Cleaning Plastic Components with Co2 Snow in a Single Dry Process

Plastic parts invariably have burrs after injection molding or mechanical processing. The quattroClean technology from acp systems AG has proved to be an efficient, inline-capable deburring and cleaning alternative for hard and brittle plastics such as PEEK and PPS.

From acp systems AG 18 Jul 2019

First-Ever Visualisations of Electrical Gating Effects on Electronic Structure Could Lead to Longer-Lasting Devices

Scientists have visualised the electronic structure in a microelectronic device for the first time, opening up opportunities for finely-tuned high performance electronic devices.

18 Jul 2019

Renowned Researchers Leverage Malvern Panalytical’s ASD TerraSpec® Halo Mineral Identifier to Advance Investigation of Life on Mars

The ASD TerraSpec Halo from Malvern Panalytical accelerates geological studies, offering immediate mineral analysis crucial for Martian exploration efforts.

From Malvern Panalytical 17 Jul 2019

HORIBA Scientific Offers Free Webinar on Complying with EPA Standards on Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Levels in Drinking Water

HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Fluorescence solutions, is pleased to be offering a free webinar that will discuss the challenges faced by Water Treatment facilities in complying with EPA standards on potentially carcinogenic disinfection byproduct (DBP) levels in drinking water.

From HORIBA 17 Jul 2019

K 2019: Reifenhäuser Group to Present Innovative Solutions of Plastic Sustainability

At K 2019 to be held in October, Reifenhäuser Group will be using the platform to present new solutions of producing plastic sustainability.

From Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik 17 Jul 2019

HAICoPAS- A Joint Project to Optimize UD Tape Design for Composite Parts Production

HAICoPAS (Highly Automatized Integrated Composites for Performing Adaptable Structures), a joint project of Hexcel, Arkema and their partners to offer complete light-weighting solutions for the downstream aerospace, automotive and oil and gas industries has received approval from Bpifrance and the support (grant of 6 million euros) of France’s Investissements d’Avenir program.

17 Jul 2019

A QBD Approach to Continuous Tablet Manufacture

The pharmaceutical industry is looking to continuous processing to enhance production efficiency and product quality, in line with guidance from the regulatory agencies.

From Malvern Panalytical 17 Jul 2019

Elements of Indium by Indium Corporation: Malleability

Indium Corporation is the global leader for indium metal and associated technologies. Because of its unique properties with virtually limitless applications, indium metal is literally all around us.

17 Jul 2019