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Scientists to Develop Powerful Sodium-Ion Battery Prototypes for Electromobility and Energy Storage Applications

The objective for the next-generation sodium-ion batteries is to provide a high-performing, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to standard lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

24 Apr 2019

FLT93 Switch Supports NFPA Code 30 Compliance for Storage & Use of Combustible Liquids

Process and plant engineers will find the FLT93 Switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides a ruggedized, ultra-reliable liquid level and flow sensor that detects and switches to help them comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 safety requirements in challenging hazardous environments.

From Fluid Components International (FCI) 24 Apr 2019

MANN+HUMMEL Filter Cubes at the Neckartor Traffic Junction in Stuttgart Now Also Reduce Concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide

The 17 Filter Cubes III from MANN+HUMMEL installed at the Neckartor traffic junction in Stuttgart are being retrofitted with technology which now reduces the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in addition to fine dust particles.

From MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG 24 Apr 2019

East/West Manufacturing Partners with MIRTEC for Their 3D AOI Inspection Requirements

MIRTEC, a ‘Leading Global Supplier’ of automated inspection systems to the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce that East/West Manufacturing Enterprises, a Texas-based Electronic Contract Manufacturer, has purchased an MV-6 OMNI 3D AOI System.

From East West Manufacturing 24 Apr 2019

Sidhu Laboratories Develops 100% Solid State, High-Performance Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries

Sidhu Laboratories, a new start-up technology company focused on developing advanced energy storage systems, introduces a class of 100% solid-state, high-performance polymer electrolytic membranes called SiLyte™ that offer numerous advantages over standard liquid electrolytes used in traditional batteries.

From Sidhu Laboratories 24 Apr 2019

Flowmeter Software Enables Tuning to Application Optimum Signal

Titan Enterprises announces new software functionality for its Atrato and MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeters to enable customers the option to move the measurement window to ensure you always measure at the optimal point of signal.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 24 Apr 2019

NASA Laboratory to Expand their Investigation of the Solar System’s Origin — with Unique Mass Spectrometer from Nu Instruments

This summer, planetary scientists at NASA will achieve new levels of precision in their investigations into the origin of the Solar System with the delivery of Nu Instruments’ Sapphire 1700 Multi-Collector ICP-MS— the world's largest commercially-built multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.

From Nu Instruments 24 Apr 2019

How Slippery Surfaces Allow Sticky Pastes and Gels to Slide

An MIT research team that has already conquered the problem of getting ketchup out of its bottle has now tackled a new category of consumer and manufacturing woe: how to get much thicker materials to slide without sticking or deforming.

24 Apr 2019

Marktech Optoelectronics Announces Successful lnP Epitaxial Crystal Technology Development for Ultra-High-Speed (5G) Large-Capacity Signal Processing Applications

Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. (www.marktechopto.com)(Marktech), a privately-held, veteran-owned leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics components and assemblies, including UV, visible, ...

24 Apr 2019

Airbond Wins Second Coveted Queen’s Award

Airbond, the experts in the science of fibre splicing and its applications, is celebrating securing the Queen’s Award for Innovation - the UK’s highest accolade for business success - for its new patented, splicing technology. This is the second Queen’s Award the company has achieved, having won another for innovation in 2013.

From Airbond Splicers 24 Apr 2019

Researchers Demonstrate Enzyme-Like Heterogeneous Catalysis for the First Time

Imagine Swiss Alps without tunnels! Anyone attempting to travel through them would have to ascend and descend the hills and go zigzag around the ranges.

23 Apr 2019

Study Reveals Superinjection Possible in Semiconductor Homostructures

A physical effect called superinjection lies beneath advanced light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers. For several years, this effect was thought to happen only in semiconductor heterostructures — that is, structures made up of two or more semiconductor materials.

23 Apr 2019

New Method Produces Strong, Fatigue-Resistant, Yet Soft Hydrogels with Potential Applications in Medicine

Human skeletal muscles are soft yet strong, resistant to fatigue, and full of water—a special combination of properties that are sought after by materials researchers for their own creations.

23 Apr 2019

Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

As people become progressively dependent on batteries for everything from electric vehicles to portable devices, the major challenge to enhance energy storage and boost battery life, while guaranteeing safe and reliable operation, is turning out to be increasingly important.

23 Apr 2019

Ruggedized Appliances Secure Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems

Industrial Control System (ICS) security has become more challenging than ever as information technology (IT)/operational technology (OT) convergence has emerged as the new standard for industrial cyber security, adding new levels of challenges.

From Lanner Electronics Inc 23 Apr 2019

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Scientists to Develop Powerful Sodium-Ion Battery Prototypes for Electromobility and Energy Storage Applications

FLT93 Switch Supports NFPA Code 30 Compliance for Storage & Use of Combustible Liquids

MANN+HUMMEL Filter Cubes at the Neckartor Traffic Junction in Stuttgart Now Also Reduce Concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide

East/West Manufacturing Partners with MIRTEC for Their 3D AOI Inspection Requirements

Sidhu Laboratories Develops 100% Solid State, High-Performance Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries

Flowmeter Software Enables Tuning to Application Optimum Signal

NASA Laboratory to Expand their Investigation of the Solar System’s Origin — with Unique Mass Spectrometer from Nu Instruments

How Slippery Surfaces Allow Sticky Pastes and Gels to Slide

Marktech Optoelectronics Announces Successful lnP Epitaxial Crystal Technology Development for Ultra-High-Speed (5G) Large-Capacity Signal Processing Applications

Airbond Wins Second Coveted Queen’s Award

Researchers Demonstrate Enzyme-Like Heterogeneous Catalysis for the First Time

Study Reveals Superinjection Possible in Semiconductor Homostructures

New Method Produces Strong, Fatigue-Resistant, Yet Soft Hydrogels with Potential Applications in Medicine

Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

Ruggedized Appliances Secure Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems

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