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Researchers Identify a New Method to Speed Up the Sustainable Production of Breakthrough Smart Materials

Scientists have identified a new way to speed up the sustainable development of groundbreaking smart materials—using sound waves to accurately control molecules and atoms.

24 May 2019

Precision Lenses Enable Ground-breaking Synchrotron Measurements

Using ultra smooth transmission optics supplied by Optical Surfaces Ltd, the MAX IV Laboratory has managed to achieve measurement of the smallest ever electron beam emittance on their state-of-the-art 3 GeV synchrotron storage ring.

24 May 2019

Unique Method Uses Rock Salt to Create Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries

Electricity has become a massive necessity in everyday life. However, the unrelenting need for electricity demands for progressively greener and "portable" energy sources.

23 May 2019

New Approach Synthesizes Large-Scale Silicon Wafer Size, Single Crystalline 2D Materials

How is something made into a crystal? It is not really necessary in the microscopic world that a transparent and glittery gemstone would make it.

23 May 2019

SABIC Introduces Recycled PET-Derived Polybutylene Terephthalate Resins

SABIC has introduced its LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ portfolio of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounded resins derived from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) to support the circular economy and help reduce plastic waste.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 23 May 2019

Sumitomo Chemical Introduces Liquid Crystal Polymers for Electronic Industry

Liquid crystal (or crystalline) polymers (LCPs) are widely used in the electronics industry for a variety of surface-mount technology (SMT), including connectors — for example, small-outline, dual inline memory modules (S/O DIMMs) for laptop computers and flexible printed circuits (FPCs) for smartphones and tablet computers — because these resins provide excellent flow to fill complex geometries in short cycle times, exceptional thermal and chemical resistance, unique mechanical properties, they achieve UL* 94 V-0 flame retardance without needing flame retardant additives, and offal/scrap can be recycled (melt reprocessed).

From Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. 23 May 2019

Teknor Apex Introduces Thermally Stable TPEs for Greater Adhesion

New-generation thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) overmolding compounds from Teknor Apex Company exhibit greater adhesion to a wider range of engineering thermoplastics, mold more easily, and are more economical than comparable compounds previously available from the company.

From Teknor Apex 23 May 2019

New 3D-Printed Technology Reduces Cost of ELISA Medical Test

A wish for a simpler, economical way to conduct standard laboratory tests for medical diagnoses and to escape “washing the dishes” led University of Connecticut scientists to create a new technology that decreases cost and time.

23 May 2019

3D-Printed Device Detects Biomarkers of Preterm Birth

Preterm birth (PTB) –– defined as birth before the 37th week of gestation –– is the leading complication of pregnancy.

23 May 2019

Bucket Manufacturer Lennéers Chooses Hardox Wear Plate from SSAB for Increased Wear Resistance and Reduced Weight

Swedish bucket manufacturer Lennéers uses Hardox wear plate from SSAB in all its products.

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 23 May 2019

BUMAX Solves Galling Issues for NARA Machinery

Leading Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX has received an order for its galling and corrosion resistant BUMAX 88 fasteners from new client NARA machinery of Japan.

From Nara Machinery Co., Ltd. 23 May 2019

New Total Residual Oxidant Analyzer Designed for Low ppb Chlorine Concentration Measurements in Wastewater

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a new Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) analyzer to address the needs of the wastewater industry, which calls for a robust, dependable instrument capable of reliably measuring low ppb chlorine concentrations in effluent and treated wastewater in line with stringent regulatory requirements.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 23 May 2019

Creaform’s HandySCAN BLACK and Go!SCAN SPARK Win the Red Dot Awards for Product Design

Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and automated 3D measurement solutions and a business unit of AMETEK, today announced that the brand-new HandySCAN BLACKTM and Go!SCAN SPARKTM have won two Red Dot Awards for Product Design.

From Creaform Inc. 23 May 2019

Scientists Design 3D-Printed Microchip Electrophoresis Device for Detecting Preterm Birth Biomarkers

A major complication of pregnancy is preterm birth (PTB), which is defined as birth before the 37th week of gestation.

23 May 2019

New Techniques Reveal the Cause of Capacity Loss in Metal-Oxide Battery Materials

Materials such as fluorides, sulfides, and metal oxides have high energy-storage density and, as a result, they are considered as potential electrode materials, especially for lithium-ion batteries in many different technologies, including electric vehicles.

23 May 2019