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Basel hosts Euro PM2012

The historic riverside city of Basel hosted this year’s Euro PM Congress organised and sponsored by the European Powder Metallurgy Association.

26 Sep 2012

Rice University Researchers Endeavor to Enhance Glass Strength

A study led by Peter Wolynes, senior scientist at the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics at Rice University, involves the assessment of new methods to improve the strength of glass. Wolynes is credited to be the creator of the mathematical model that explains the mechanism of glass formation more than a decade ago.

26 Sep 2012

Inside Raman 2012 - Held at the STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site.

Scientists, academics and students from a diverse range of disciplines gathered, near Oxford, to enjoy two full days of talks, demonstrations, data clinics and excellent networking opportunities hosted by Renishaw to Celebrate 20 years of Renishaw RAMAN.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 24 Sep 2012

Researchers Discover Strain Relaxation Phenomenon in Cobaltites

Discovery of an elusive strain relaxation phenomenon in cobaltites may lead to better energy-related materials, fuel cells, and magnetic sensors. The study has been performed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

24 Sep 2012

New Technique to Measure Length Distributions in Nanotube Batches

The Rice University laboratory of Bruce Weisman has developed a new technique that is capable of measuring batches of single-walled carbon nanotubes more rapidly with minimum manual labor.

20 Sep 2012

Researchers Show Survivability of Carbon Nanotubes in Adverse Space Environment

Engineers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have demonstrated the survivability of single walled carbon nanotube transistors (SWCNTs) in adverse space environment.

20 Sep 2012

Zwick Hosts 21st testXpo - International Forum for Materials Testing, October 15 - 18

Zwick/Roell, the worldwide leader in quality assurance and materials testing solutions, will be hosting the 21st testXpo forum here October 15 to 18, 2012. The forum, which attracts Zwick customers and materials experts...

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 19 Sep 2012

Freeman Technology Powder Flow Workshop

Powder characterization specialist Freeman Technology is hosting a half-day workshop ‘Understanding Powder Flow and Powder Behavior’ on September 25th, 2012 at The Holiday Inn, Somerset NJ, USA.

From Freeman Technology 18 Sep 2012

Researchers Reveal Bond Order and Length in Individual Molecules

Using noncontact atomic force microscopy (AFM), IBM researchers have for the first time differentiated the individual molecules’ chemical bonds, thus extending the boundaries of analysis involving atoms and molecules at the smallest scale possible.

17 Sep 2012

The First iPad App From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology

A new App for Plasma Etch and Deposition Processing, is the first iPad App from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology.

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 17 Sep 2012

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Materials Research News

Basel hosts Euro PM2012

Rice University Researchers Endeavor to Enhance Glass Strength

Inside Raman 2012 - Held at the STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site.

Researchers Discover Strain Relaxation Phenomenon in Cobaltites

New Technique to Measure Length Distributions in Nanotube Batches

Researchers Show Survivability of Carbon Nanotubes in Adverse Space Environment

Zwick Hosts 21st testXpo - International Forum for Materials Testing, October 15 - 18

Freeman Technology Powder Flow Workshop

Researchers Reveal Bond Order and Length in Individual Molecules

The First iPad App From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Materials Research News

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

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2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

6The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

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