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New Silione Polymer-Based Composite with Shape Memory Activated by Magnetism

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have developed a new material whose shape memory is activated by magnetism. It retains a given shape when it is put into a magnetic field.

20 Jun 2019

Secutech Vietnam 2019: New Smart Factory Conference to Address Security, Management Efficiency and Energy Savings

Visitors to the upcoming edition of Secutech Vietnam will have plenty of opportunities to gather market intelligence, thanks to the introduction of the new ‘Smart Factory Conference’ to the show’s fringe programme.

20 Jun 2019

CSEM and MIFS Demonstrate World-Record Lows in Energy Consumption for a Microcontroller

Combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power ASIC design experience with the Extreme-Low Power (ELP) DDC technology from MIFS enables new world records in power consumption. A complete process design kit, along with a range of mixed-signal silicon IPs, is now available.

From Fujitsu Semiconductor Memory Solution 20 Jun 2019

Chemspec Europe 2019 – Europe’s Industry Hotspot Awaits Visitors with New NanoTECH Pavilion and Strong Line-Up

Chemspec Europe, the 34th International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals, will take place from 26 – 27 June 2019 at Messe Basel in Switzerland.

20 Jun 2019

ELIX Polymers Wins Best European ABS Polymer Producer Award

ELIX Polymers has won the Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe in the ABS category. The Award was announced at a Gala Dinner in Berlin as part of the 2019 Annual EuPC (European Plastics Converters) Meeting.

From ELIX Polymers 20 Jun 2019

Dow Launches Next Generation of Silicone Optical Bonding Materials for Automotive, Consumer Displays at CES Asia

Dow Performance Silicones, a global leader in silicones, silicone-based technology and innovation is unveiling at CES Asia 2019 (booth N1-1014) two new optical bonding solutions for automotive and consumer displays exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

From Dow Performance Silicones 20 Jun 2019

The Science Museum Explores a Future Driven by Autonomous Vehicles

For decades, autonomous vehicles have been heralded as a new technology that could change the way we live our lives.

20 Jun 2019

DNA Nanorobots Target HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 20% of breast cancers make abnormally high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

20 Jun 2019

New Process for 3D Printing Biological Tissues Without Scaffolds

For several years, engineered tissues and organs have been cultured with varying degrees of success in laboratories.

19 Jun 2019

Designing FeFET Using Ferroelectric-HfO2 and Ultrathin IGZO

Within the framework of JST PRESTO program, Masaharu Kobayashi, associate professor at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, used ferroelectric-HfO2 and ultrathin IGZO channel to design a ferroelectric FET (FeFET).

19 Jun 2019

Advanced Manufacturing Process to Produce High-Strength Aluminum Alloys

Scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have recently demonstrated a sophisticated manufacturing process to create nanostructured tubes and rods directly from high-performance aluminum alloy powder, all in just one step.

19 Jun 2019

New! Automated Binary Gas Sorption Analyser

Hiden Isochema’s new IGA-003-MC gravimetric gas sorption analyser – featuring a specially designed reactor and dynamic sampling mass spectrometer – has been designed to accurately determine binary gas sorption isotherms.

From Hiden Isochema 19 Jun 2019

Micromeritics Instrumentation Top Pick for Researchers at Concordia University for High Throughput Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Characterization

Researchers designing and synthesizing new metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) are benefiting from high throughput surface area and porosity characterization with a Micromeritics TriStar II Plus automated, three-station gas adsorption system.

From Malvern Panalytical 19 Jun 2019

Aircuity Exhibiting and Presenting alongside IWBI During Upcoming Conference for University Business Officers

Aircuity, (www.aircuity.com), creator of measurably better environments, will be highlighting the benefits of its platform for optimizing ventilation to create healthier environments on campus at the 2019 National Association for College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting.

From Aircuity 19 Jun 2019

Fast, Precision Positioning for Increasing Productivity and Lowering Costs

Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co.KG (PI) will present a large number of exhibits from its broad portfolio of motion and positioning solutions at the LASER World of PHOTONICS.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 19 Jun 2019