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New Experimental Method Can Help Create Custom-Made Mirror Molecules

Investigating the mystery of nature’s molecular handedness, researchers have proposed a novel experimental technique to produce customized mirror molecules for research purposes.

12 Nov 2018

Researchers Create More Stable, Crystallized Form of Nitrogen in Lab

For the first time, researchers have created a strange, complex form of one of the most plentiful chemical elements on Earth in the laboratory.

12 Nov 2018

Researchers Discover a New Method to Create Nanoscale-Size Electromechanical Devices

A group of multi-disciplinary engineers and researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has identified an innovative and more accurate way for developing nanoscale-size electromechanical devices.

9 Nov 2018

Materials Scientists Develop New Embroidered Charge-Storage Arrays for Wearable Devices

A major cause for the slow progress of wearable biosensors for health monitoring is the absence of a lightweight, long-lasting power supply.

9 Nov 2018

Saint-Gobain Launches New Products for Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM)

Saint-Gobain Crystals, a leader in radiation detection solutions for Homeland Security applications, has introduced Extended Life Plastic™ detector for radiation portal monitor (RPM) applications.

9 Nov 2018

Pioneering 20th Century Scientist Inspires New Fellowship Scheme to Launch the Careers of Exceptional Researchers

Two exceptional scientists have been awarded prestigious BP funded fellowships to carry out research at The University of Manchester with a range of advanced materials applications, from carbon capture and storage, to smart materials and sensors.

From Manchester University School of Materials 9 Nov 2018

Hybrid Gantry Stage provides Precision XY/XYZ Motion with Linear Motors, Air Bearings, and Ball Bearings

PI's new A-341 hybrid gantry XY/XYZ positioning stage provides the framework for controlled precise overhead motion that is often sought after for 3D printing, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and industrial automation applications. The A-341 HGS hybrid gantry is designed to combine maximum throughput with smooth and highly accurate motion in a compact envelope.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 8 Nov 2018

For Time Saving Temperature Calibration – Go JOFRA!

AMETEK STC is pleased to present the new JOFRA CTC-1205 compact temperature calibrator. This temperature calibrator offers improved calibration times over the company’s previous CTC-1200 calibrator, and is ideal for waste incineration, power plants, oil and gas production as well as for the metal industry.

From AMETEK STC 8 Nov 2018

New Insight of Perovskite Materials Provides Understanding into How Solar Cells Work

A closer investigation of materials that make up conventional solar cells exposes a virtually rigid arrangement of atoms with minimal movement.

8 Nov 2018

Cadenza Develops Novel Supercell Architecture for Large Lithium-Ion Batteries

Cadenza Innovation has created an innovative design that enhances the cost-effectiveness, performance, and safety of large lithium-ion batteries.

8 Nov 2018

Board Members of WPO Visited Labthink Instruments Co., Lt

On October 24, 2018, the 101st Board Meetings of WPO (World Packaging Organization) was held in Jinan, China. 35 packaging specialists from 30 countries including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Croatia, Czech, Finland, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, UK and USA, etc. paid a visit to Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd, which is the leading enterprise in packaging testing industry in China.

From Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd 8 Nov 2018

2018 WPO (World Packaging Organization) Board Meetings Was Held in Jinan

Hosted by China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute (CEPI), Shandong Institute for Product Quality Inspection and Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd, WPO (World Packaging Organization) 101st Board Meetings were held in Jinan, China from October 22 to October 26, 2018. 35 packaging specialists from 30 board member countries of WPO including Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech, Finland, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, UK and USA, etc. attended in the meetings and related events and held a discussion with global packaging specialists on the development of packaging industry.

From Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd 8 Nov 2018

UK Laboratory Equipment Manufacturer LTE Scientific Expands its Engineering Services and Customer Support

UK-based steam steriliser and laboratory equipment manufacturer LTE Scientific has expanded its nation-wide services with extra field-based engineers, a new training centre, bespoke training courses and enhanced customer support systems.

From LTE Scientific Ltd 8 Nov 2018

Innovative Material Cleans and Divides Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen

Scientists at EPFL’s Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering have created a photocatalytic system based on a material in the class of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The system can be used to degrade pollutants that are found in water while at the same time yielding hydrogen that can be trapped and used further.

7 Nov 2018

New Superconductors Incorporated in Powerful Magnets Could Result in Faster, Cheaper Fusion Energy

Researchers are working together to significantly expedite the development of fusion energy in an attempt to quickly supply power to the electric grid and thus help reduce the effects of climate change.

7 Nov 2018