Materials Science News

New Tungsten-Based Alloy Could be Valuable for Magnetic Fusion Facilities

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory recently developed a new tungsten-based alloy that can resist exceptional amounts of radiation without any damage.

Researchers Propose Two Novel Strategies for Synthesis of Ammonia and Nitric Acid

The two main reactive forms of nitrogen are ammonia and nitric acid, which are extensively used in human life and production. In 2017, the global production of NH3 and HNO3 was calculated to be 150 and 50 million metric tons, respectively.

Olympus Drives Science Education with BioBus Collaboration

Olympus is proud to support the BioBus program, two mobile science laboratories that operate with a mission “to help minority, female, and low-income K–12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and purs...

Researchers Develop a Method to Produce Inexpensive, Next-Generation Catalysts

In the next three decades, the use of wind and solar power ought to be increased two-fold to meet the need for clean energy across the globe.

Confocal.nl present workshops on Re-scan Confocal Microscopy

Technology innovators in super-resolution microscopy, Amsterdam-based Confocal.nl, are running workshops on Re-scan Confocal Microscopy with demonstrations to illustrate the use of use of the technique. Confocal.n...

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Expands its Geochemistry Handheld Analyser Product Range with the Introduction of the X-MET8000 Optimum Geo

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science), a Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036) wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, has introduced a new accessible model of the popular X-MET8000 Geo handheld XRF analyser optimised for soil and mining grade control applications.

Restek and LECO Collaborate in Worldwide Supply Agreement

Restek Corporation, a leading independent developer and manufacturer of chromatography products, and LECO Corporation, a global leader in analytical instrumentation and mass spectrometers, are pleased to announce a recent expanded collaboration.

Intelligent Materials & Green Solutions for Automotive to Debut at Chinaplas 2019

Nowadays, when people talk about automobiles, they no longer simply refer to a four-wheel device with seats that are designed to transport individuals from point A to B.

Lightwave's Improved Polymer Targets Demand for Fast & Efficient Data Communications

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has announced a major breakthrough in its development of clean technology polymer materials that target the insatiable demand for fast and efficient data communications in the multi-billion-dollar telecom and data markets supporting Internet, 5G and IoT (Internet of Things) webscale services.

LECO and Restek Collaborate in Worldwide Supply Agreement

LECO Corporation, a global leader in analytical instrumentation and mass spectrometers, and Restek, a leading independent developer and manufacturer of chromatography products, are pleased to announce their recent expanded collaboration. This agreement will allow LECO customers access to a core set of Restek consumables—streamlining the customer’s setup and offering the convenience of one simplified combined package.

DSM & Fortify Collaborate to Develop High-Performance Composite Materials for 3D Printing

Fortify, a Boston-based advanced manufacturing company, and DSM, a global purpose-led, science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, have announced that they will develop high performance composite materials for 3D printing of structural parts.

Scientists Study Method for Researching Magnetic Materials

Physicists from the University of Luxembourg and their research partners have demonstrated for the first time in a comprehensive study how different magnetic materials can be examined using neutron scattering techniques.

Flexible Electronics for Cars, Wearables, Smart Homes and More – OE-A Presents the Future at LOPEC 2019

The competition taking place for the ninth year in a row is organized by OE-A for its members from all sectors of organic and printed electronics.

Asiamold 2019 – Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition Kicks off Next Week

The 13th edition of Asiamold will open its doors in Guangzhou next week. Together with a series of comprehensive event programmes, the show will continue to showcase the most innovative and recent moulding and additive manufacturing products and solutions for the manufacturing industry in Asia.

SEMICON China to Highlight Smart Transportation, Smart Manufacturing, IoT and Workforce Development

With the rapid growth of China’s semiconductor industry as the backdrop, industry leaders and visionaries will gather at SEMICON China 2019 for insights into the latest developments, innovations and trends in the electronics industry.