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Beyond Raman: New Dimensions in Multimodal Chemical Imaging

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. is heading to ICORS 2026 in Istanbul, with two ways to connect: an expert-led workshop on multimodal chemical imaging and conversations with our team at Booth 5 throughout the conference.

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 6 Aug 2026

Leveraging Robotic Handlers and Physics Informed AI for Semiconductor Testing

A quiet revolution is taking place in the halls and laboratories at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

6 Aug 2026

New Open-Source Software Tracks Energy Transfer Inside Tiny Materials

The tool could help researchers design denser optical memory, study information loss in quantum systems and better understand how materials behave.

31 Jul 2026

US Defense Manufacturer, Elmet Technologies, to Streamline Supply Chain for Rapid Production of Hypersonic Vehicle Parts with 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 Triple

Today, 3D Systems announced that Elmet Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Elmet Group ("Elmet"), is deploying the DMP Flex 350 Triple metal additive manufacturing machine (laser powder bed fusion) for the rapid production of advanced aerospace parts for hypersonic vehicles.

From 3D Systems 30 Jul 2026

Asbury Advanced Materials Announces Completion of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH Acquisition

Asbury Advanced Materials ("Asbury") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH ("GK") from AMG, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued evolution as a global advanced materials platform.

From Asbury Advanced Materials 30 Jul 2026

Review Maps Five Routes to High-Performance PFAS-Free Membranes

The review compares phase inversion, film stretching, melt extrusion, sacrificial templating, and electrospinning as routes to PFAS-free waterproof breathable membranes. It finds that no single method maximizes waterproofness, breathability, durability, and scalability, highlighting the need for application-specific design and standardized testing.

29 Jul 2026

New Machine Learning Method Optimizes Production of Atom-Thin Filters

Ultra-thin two-dimensional (2D) materials are only one atom thick. They can act as powerful filters at the tiniest scales, even approaching sub-atomic dimensions. In this work, scientists used machine learning to develop a scalable method to grow high-quality (almost defect-free), atom-thin layers of boron and nitrogen.

24 Jul 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions, Creating an Industry-Leading Advanced Materials Platform Aligned to Serving Attractive Secular Growth Markets

Solstice Advanced Materials ("Solstice") and Element Solutions ("Element") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Solstice to acquire Element in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt.

From Solstice Advanced Materials 14 Jul 2026

The Invisible Grid: Argonne's Smart Strategy for Nonstop Power Reliability

In the middle of the night, while America sleeps, the energy system never stops.

11 Jul 2026

PNNL Overcomes High Pressure Challenges to Advance Plutonium Processing Capabilities

When Aaron Nicholas served in the U.S. Army, he became familiar with “Hail Mary” scenarios where unanticipated, high-pressure conditions push a team to succeed in ways that normal circumstances would not.

9 Jul 2026

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