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Over 80 Companies Develop Print Profiles for Ultimaker Material Alliance Program

Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, today at Hannover Messe announced that the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program has now influenced over 80 companies worldwide to develop material print profiles for FF...

From Ultimaker B.V. 3 Apr 2019

How Fundamental Science is Changing Our World

Fundamental science benefits society in many ways, from generating knowledge about how our universe works, to enabling unexpected and often transformative applications.

3 Apr 2019

Physicists Develop a New Class of Chameleon-Like Metamaterials

It is a well-known fact that chameleons have the ability to change their colors to match their surroundings. Now, a similar kind of phenomenon can be observed in a new group of smart materials known as metamaterials.

3 Apr 2019

Customer Friendly High Performance MALS Detector

The PN3621 Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) detector from Postnova Analytics combines outstanding performance, high precision and reliability design features to facilitate advanced characterization of proteins, conjug...

From Postnova Analytics 2 Apr 2019

SPECTRO Introduces SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF Analyzer for Precious Metals Testing

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments introduces the SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF analyzer for precious metals testing. This new analyzer delivers easy, reliable, accurate, high-throughput analysis for testing centers, hallmarking ...

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 2 Apr 2019

Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create Biocompatible Structures Based on Chitin

A research team at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University employed 3D printing to develop biocompatible structures based on chitin derived from crab shells.

2 Apr 2019

New Method to Create Transparent Polythene Films as Strong as Aluminum

In a study led by Professor Ton Peijs of WMG at the University of Warwick and Professor Cees Bastiaansen at Queen Mary University of London, a processing method has been devised that can form transparent polythene film that can be stronger as aluminum but at a fraction of the weight.

2 Apr 2019

Yes, You Can Measure Composite Cure through Vacuum Bags and Release Films

Lambient Technologies LLC, the leader in precision measurement solutions for the curing of advanced polymer materials, announces the release of a new white paper addressing the challenges in measuring material cure state...

From Lambient Technologies 2 Apr 2019

Researchers Discover and Characterize a New Form of Oxygen that Could Pave the Way for Nuclear Symmetry

A unique form of oxygen called “featherweight oxygen” has been discovered and characterized by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis.

2 Apr 2019

Physicists Take a Different Approach to Ice-Proof Next-Generation Aviation Systems

For a commercial jet airplane, 35,000 feet is considered as a standard cruising altitude. However, the air temperature at those lofty heights falls below –51 °C, and as a result, ice can form easily on the aircraft’s wings.

2 Apr 2019

Major expansion delivers biggest facility in Yorkshire

A leading galvanizing business has completed a multi-million pound project to create the biggest bath in Yorkshire. Humber Galvanizing has increased capacity by as much as 50 per cent thanks to a major expansion t...

2 Apr 2019

Particle Testing Authority Opens European Laboratory in Munich, Germany And Is Led by Noted Scientist Dr. Torben Sick

Particle Testing Authority (PTA), a division of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, today announced the opening of its European laboratory in Munich, Germany.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 1 Apr 2019

Stir Bars Made of Teflon can Introduce Errors into Standard Lab Reaction

The stirrers that are used to stir cream and coffee possibly do not make much difference to the drink. However, in a chemistry lab, using the wrong stirrer can end up skewing the science.

1 Apr 2019

Researchers Work on Liquid Crystals to Deflect Laser Pointer Attacks on Aircraft

It is a dangerous prank to aim a laser beam at an aircraft. The unexpected flash of bright light can incapacitate the pilot, endangering the lives of all aboard.

1 Apr 2019

Scientists Manage to Print Channel Structures in Glass

Quartz glass is the favored material for applications that necessitate long-term use because of its high mechanical and chemical stability and outstanding optical properties.

1 Apr 2019