Materials Science News

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing: Joining and Assembly of Medical Materials and Devices

As medical devices become more intricate, with an increasing number of components made from a wide range of materials, it is important that they meet stringent requirements to ensure that they are safe to be implanted and will not be rejected by the human body.

Quick and Easy Measurement of Surface Zeta Potential using the Zeta Potential Planar Cell from Malvern Instruments

A series of  new application notes posted on the Malvern Panalytical website describes the quick and easy measurement of surface zeta potential using  the zeta potential planar cell for the Zetasizer Nano parti...

Laser Scanning Opens New Business Opportunities

At PMS Diecasting in Rotherham, UK, products are inspected by non-contact, 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns, mirroring the precision of touch probing. It has been made possible by the deployment of an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge co-ordinate measuring machine supplied by Nikon Metrology.

Ceram Announce Technology Partnership with Skamol A/S

Ceram, the international materials technology company, is pleased to announce that Skamol A/S has become an Industry Associate Technology Partner. Skamol A/S develops, manufactures and markets thermal insulating mater...

The Scientist Recognises Wyatt Technology For 5th Year Running In Annual Best Places to Work

Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, announces it has been ranked among The Scientist magazine’s Best Places to Work in Industry, ...

Successful Completion Of Test Phases To Approve Hardide Coating For AgustaWestland Application

Hardide Coatings, the provider of advanced surface coating technology, has successfully completed the first of two test phases to approve the Hardide coating as a replacement for hard chrome plating on an application for...

Enhanced Michelman Website Spotlight Mold Release Capabilities

Michelman has enhanced its website to spotlight its mold release capabilities in the engineered wood market. The new section on the company’s website is labeled “engineered wood” and is found under t...

Fiber-Coupled, Single Emitter Module Introduced By DILAS

DILAS, the diode laser company, today introduces a fiber-coupled, single emitter module that emits 10W continuous wave (CW) power at 976nm from a single, 200 micron broad area emitter. Available in a high heat load (HHL)...

Composites Innovation Cluster AMSCI Funding Approved

The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative has been set up by UK Government to help existing UK supply chains grow and achieve world class standards while encouraging major new suppliers to come and manufacture i...

Global First In Oil & Gas Testing Developed By Exova

One of the world’s leading testing groups has developed the capability to perform industry-leading ‘tri-axial’ compression and creep testing – believed to be a global first for an independent labo...