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NITech Researchers Demonstrate an Efficient Battery Component for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Scientists at the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) in Japan have shown that a particular material can serve as an effective battery component for sodium-ion batteries that will compete with lithium-ion batteries for various characteristics of the battery, in particular, the speed of charge.

4 Feb 2019

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

The remarkably high conversion rates of natural enzymes partially result from boosting the catalytic activity of a chosen few amino acid side chains through precise arrangement within the protein binding cavity.

4 Feb 2019

Researchers Use Fiber-Reinforced, Thermosetting Plastics to Make Directly-Cooled Electric Motor

When it comes to making lighter electric cars, the weight of the motor also needs to be reduced. In this context, fabricating the motor from fiber-reinforced polymer materials provides one way to achieve that.

4 Feb 2019

The Importance Of Powder Flow In 3D Printing

In a recent interview with AZo Materials, Andrew Klein, Director of Research and Development at ExOne, discusses the importance of powder flow in 3D printing. Founded in 2005, as a spin off from Extrude Hone Corporati...

From Freeman Technology 4 Feb 2019

On-Chip Solution for Raman Spectroscopy to be Presented at Photonics West by imec

Imec’s On-chip RAMAN spectroscopy solution.

From IMEC 1 Feb 2019

New Muscle-Like Hydrogel Strengthens Itself When Mechanically Stressed

When people exercise, the strain produced disintegrates fibers in the muscles. Human body constantly provides amino acids to repair those fibers, where the amino acids are mended into proteins, eventually developing stronger muscles.

1 Feb 2019

Spectral Engines Launches NIRONETM Sensor X, a Material Sensor Designed for Easy Integration into Material Analyzing Devices

Spectral Engines, a Finnish innovator of smart material sensing technologies, is launching a new material sensor called NIRONETM Sensor X that has been designed to be easily integrated into consumer and handheld material analyzing devices.

1 Feb 2019

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

An approach inspired by the process accountable for muscle growth could result in the creation of stronger, longer-lasting materials.

1 Feb 2019

Novel 3D Printer Uses Light to Transform Liquids into Complex Solid Objects

An innovative 3D printer converts sticky liquids into intricate solid objects in just a matter of minutes using light.

1 Feb 2019

Physik Instrumente Launches New Model E-619 High Power Piezo Driver for Fast Switching Applications

Nano precision motion industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has released the new model E-619, a high-power piezo amplifier designed to drive high-capacitance multilayer piezo actuators with rapid rise times or high frequencies.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 1 Feb 2019

Researchers Make Progress in Boosting Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Vehicles

Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) describe, in a study published in Nature on January 31st, 2019, progresses made in the development of hydrogen fuel cells which in turn could boost its application in vehicles, particularly in extreme temperatures such as cold winters.

31 Jan 2019

Scientists Make First-Ever Use of Poly(Thioketal Urethane) as Autologous Graft Extender for Bone Grafting

The best existing method for complicated wounds and other conditions needing bone grafts entails autologous bone harvesting and re-implantation at the regrowth site.

31 Jan 2019

XGT-9000 Combines New Imaging Technology with High Sensitivity for High Speed Analysis of Foreign Materials in one Instrument

HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in spectroscopy instrumentation and solutions, announces the release of its new XGT-9000 X-ray analytical microscope (μXRF), which simultaneously performs elemental analysis and optical observation of samples without destroying or contacting them.

From HORIBA 31 Jan 2019

API Rebrands to Focus on Smart Factory Metrology

Automated Precision, Inc. has announced a global rebranding. The company name has been changed to API in recognition of its name abbreviation being universally adopted by its global customer base and industry peers, and follows many big name companies who have similarly abbreviated.

31 Jan 2019

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

An innovative technology harnessing sunlight to fuel chemical reactions could result in a more sustainable chemical manufacturing sector, which happens to be the biggest energy consumers in the world.

31 Jan 2019

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NITech Researchers Demonstrate an Efficient Battery Component for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

Researchers Use Fiber-Reinforced, Thermosetting Plastics to Make Directly-Cooled Electric Motor

The Importance Of Powder Flow In 3D Printing

On-Chip Solution for Raman Spectroscopy to be Presented at Photonics West by imec

New Muscle-Like Hydrogel Strengthens Itself When Mechanically Stressed

Spectral Engines Launches NIRONETM Sensor X, a Material Sensor Designed for Easy Integration into Material Analyzing Devices

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

Novel 3D Printer Uses Light to Transform Liquids into Complex Solid Objects

Physik Instrumente Launches New Model E-619 High Power Piezo Driver for Fast Switching Applications

Researchers Make Progress in Boosting Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Vehicles

Scientists Make First-Ever Use of Poly(Thioketal Urethane) as Autologous Graft Extender for Bone Grafting

XGT-9000 Combines New Imaging Technology with High Sensitivity for High Speed Analysis of Foreign Materials in one Instrument

API Rebrands to Focus on Smart Factory Metrology

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

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