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Scientists Create New Group of Glass Ideal for Lens Applications

According to Penn State scientists, a new composition of germanosilicate glass formed by incorporating zinc oxide possesses properties good for lens applications. This marks the discovery of a novel glass group.

4 Apr 2019

New Conversion Process Helps Improve Key Chemicals Used in Various Industrial Processes

It is a fact that chemists devote a considerable amount of their energy and time in an effort to initiate or accelerate chemical reactions—but at times it would be better to halt these reactions before they go extremely far.

4 Apr 2019

Yale Researchers Discover a New Technique to Control the Flow of Sound and Heat in One Direction

Imagine a situation where one hears the whisperings of people in the adjacent room, yet the very same people cannot hear the wild party taking place in that individual’s room.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

It is generally believed that wood is more suitable for log cabins than for contemporary buildings; however, an exceptionally treated type of timber could well become the trendy building material of the future.

4 Apr 2019

LoRa Alliance and DLMS Partner on Smart Meter Wireless Standard

The LoRa Alliance™, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN™ protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), and the DLMS User Association (DLMS UA), a non-profit org...

4 Apr 2019

New 3000 N Mechanical Test Solution from TA Instruments

TA Instruments is pleased to introduce the new ElectroForce® 3300 Series III. The 3300 is a powerful, flexible instrument that delivers excellence in dynamic testing of materials including fatigue, strength, and dura...

From TA Instruments 4 Apr 2019

Fluorofest Presentation Titles Announced

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions just posted the latest presentation titles for the upcoming FluoroFest symposium to be held at Texas Christian University ...

From HORIBA 4 Apr 2019

Rockwood Composites and HAECO Cabin Solutions Revolutionise Aircraft Seating

Rockwood Composites and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market.

From Rockwood Composites 4 Apr 2019

Printed Electronics Europe 2019: Where Suppliers Meet End Users

Over 2,500 people will attend Printed Electronics Europe, part of the world's largest series of events on printed, flexible and hybrid electronics, which will be held on 10 & 11 April at the Estrel Convention Center in Berlin.

4 Apr 2019

Xometry Receives ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certifications

Xometry, the world’s largest digital manufacturing marketplace, announced today that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications. These certifications are among the industry’s most rigorous and reflect the company’s commitment to quality.

From Xometry 4 Apr 2019

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

The color of a material can often tell you something about how it handles heat. Think of wearing a black shirt on a sweltering summer’s day — the darker the pigment, the warmer you’re likely to feel.

4 Apr 2019

New MarSurf GD Series Offers Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility and Ease of Use for Roughness Measurement

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments.

From Mahr Inc. 4 Apr 2019

Reliable Quality Control for the Casting Industry

Creaform, a world leader in automated and portable 3D metrology solutions, will be showcasing portable 3D scanners to measure the shape and geometry of castings at GIFA 2019 (Hall 13, Booth B35), which will take place from June 23 to 25, 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

From Creaform Inc. 4 Apr 2019

SynQor® Announces Its New AeroQor Product Family of Power Converters and Filters

SynQor, Inc., announces its new AeroQor product line specially designed for commercial avionics. The AeroQor product line is composed of next generation, high efficiency, isolated power factor correction modules (APFIC) and AC filters specifically designed to meet the most stringent commercial airline specifications (RTCA/DO-160G, Boeing and Airbus).

From SynQor, Inc. 4 Apr 2019

Innovation in Composites: A Major Breakthrough in Time and Cost Efficient Production of Complex Aircraft Parts

herone GmbH, (Dresden, Germany), has been declared a winner in the prestigious 2019 JEC Innovation Awards, in the Aerospace application category. The winning application was the company's all-thermoplastic drive-shaft system overmolded with an integral gear, designed for use in aerospace.

From Victrex plc. 4 Apr 2019