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Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon Team-Up to Accelerate 3D Printing Process of Polymers

Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon have announced a partnership, a collaborative step forward in advanced additive manufacturing (3D Printing). Working together, the companies are developing an optimized software, hardware, and advanced materials ecosystem with the goal of accelerating industrial production with polymer laser sintering.

From Autodesk 22 Feb 2019

Atlas Copco: Clean and Environmental Friendly Vacuum Pumps Certified by TÜV Rheinland

Since October 2018 three different types of oilfree vacuum pumps were measured and certified, the oil-free claw vacuum pump DZS, the oil-free screw vacuum pump DHS VSD+ and the new Atlas Copco innovation of oilfree liquid ring pumps LRP VSD+.

From Atlas Copco AB 22 Feb 2019

Fortifying Silicon with MXenes Could Expand the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

It is believed that the latest generation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries available on the market could prolong the charge-to-charge life of electric cars and phones by around 40%.

22 Feb 2019

Visitor Registration Open for UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition

Visitor registration for the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition is now open at www.machinevisionconference.co.uk. The one-day event will take place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK on Thursday 6th June 2019.

22 Feb 2019

Rigaku Presents Latest XRM and CT Technology at 2019 TSM Meeting

Rigaku Corporation showcases advanced X-ray analytical instruments at the 54th Texas Society for Microscopy meeting, highlighting innovative imaging solutions.

From Rigaku Corporation 22 Feb 2019

Precision Linear Stage Family: Linear Motor and Screw-Drive Options

The L-412/V-412 linear stage family offers high precision for industrial automation, featuring both ball-screw and linear motor options for medium loads.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 22 Feb 2019

Metrohm USA Announces 7th Annual Young Chemist Award Winner

Recognizing excellence, the 2019 Young Chemist Award is awarded to Jeffrey Lopez for his pivotal research in lithium electrochemistry and battery technology.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 21 Feb 2019

Identifying Factors that Influence Mercury Levels in Tuna

Most consumers' exposure to toxic methylmercury occurs when they eat fish. But research just published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology could help clarify why methylmercury concentrations in tuna vary geographically.

21 Feb 2019

Keeping Heavy Metals out of Beer and Wine

A frosty mug of beer or ruby-red glass of wine just wouldn't be the same if the liquid was murky or gritty. That's why producers of alcoholic beverages usually filter them.

21 Feb 2019

A Scientific Method for Perfect Fondue

Cheese fondue is an icon of Swiss cuisine and a dinner party staple. While it may seem like a simple dish, getting the texture right can be a challenge for optimal mouthfeel, dipping and flavor release.

21 Feb 2019

Bio-based PFA Composite Parts Meet HL3 Fire Safety Requirements of Rail Industry

Composites Evolution has announced that its Evopreg PFC502 prepreg has completed an extensive series of tests to demonstrate compliance with the Hazard Level 3 (HL3) requirements of rail industry fire standard EN45545-2.

From Simcas Composites 21 Feb 2019

Evonik Develops High Temperature-stable PA 6 Powder for 3D Printing Applications

Evonik has developed a new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in higher temperature range as part of its polyamide 6 series. The product further expands Evonik’s portfolio of high-performance materials for powder-based 3D printing technologies.

From Evonik Industries AG 21 Feb 2019

BASF Joins Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste; 30 Companies Commit Over USD1.0 Bn

BASF co-founded a global alliance of nearly 30 companies to advance solutions that reduce and eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean.

From BASF plc 21 Feb 2019

Clariant to Present Industrial 3D Printing Materials, Solutions and Services at TCT Asia 2019

Clariant has announced its participation at TCT Asia 2019 to be held from February 21-23 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Pudong, China.

From Clariant Corporation 21 Feb 2019

Homogeneous Nature of Water at Ambient Conditions

A few scientists presumed that water comprises of a mixture of two phases at ambient conditions, to explain the known anomalous behavior of water. But this is not the case as shown by new X-ray spectroscopic analyses at BESSY II, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), and Swiss Light Source.

21 Feb 2019