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Teijin Expands PFAS-Free High-performance Resin Lineup

Teijin Limited today announced new grades of SOLFIGA®, its family of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds, which offer excellent sliding properties without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

From Teijin Limited 7 Oct 2026

Multidimensional Microscopy Identifies Microscopic Defects Impairing Solar Cell Efficiency

A new type of advanced microscope (wide-field coherent multidimensional microscopy) has been developed.

6 Oct 2026

Online Tool Shows How Piezoceramic Material Choice Affects Component Performance

Which piezo material suits your component? Test PI ceramic materials across common geometries and estimate static and resonant behavior online.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 1 Oct 2026

Introducing the IONIC Titrator

Metrohm USA has launched the IONIC Titrator, a new generation of standalone titration that combines intuitive operation, direct cloud connectivity, and Metrohm's trusted analytical performance in a flexible, modern platform.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 1 Oct 2026

FSU Deploys Campus-Scale Quantum Communication Platform for Advanced Research

Florida State University will establish a campus-scale quantum communication testing platform with $2.1 million in federal Community Project Funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, secured with support from U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida's 11th Congressional District.

29 Sep 2026

Edinburgh Analytical and Alontia Launch DB30 NanoIndex and DB30 NanoSize Packages

Edinburgh Analytical and Alontia A/S, formerly known as Copenhagen Nanosystems A/S and CPHNANO, today announced the launch of the DB30 NanoIndex and DB30 NanoSize packages, expanding the DB30 Double-beam UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (DB30) beyond conventional absorbance and transmission measurements.

From Edinburgh Instruments 25 Sep 2026

Advancing Heat Shield Design for Future Crewed Space Exploration Missions

When a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere at hypersonic velocities, its protective heat shield faces the most extreme conditions, including temperatures beyond 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

25 Sep 2026

Protecting Satellites From Vibrations

"Trois, deux, un – top!" The countdown ends, the engines fire up, and the Ariane 6 lifts off from its launch pad at the Kourou Space Center in French Guiana.

24 Sep 2026

LECO Corporation Introduces New and Improved Line of Carbon and Moisture Determinators — The 812 Series

LECO Corporation today announced the launch of its 812 Series, the next generation of multiphase elemental analyzers engineered for rapid, simultaneous determination of carbon and moisture across organic and inorganic materials.

From LECO Corporation 23 Sep 2026

Two NexPoint Resins for Use in High-Voltage Applications Achieve Highest UL Surface Tracking Test Rating at 900 V

Two engineering thermoplastics from NexPoint Materials – LEXAN™ BPL1000 and CYCOLOY™ C2950 resins – have achieved the highest rating in the UL 2597 Surface Tracking Test (STT) for high-voltage applications, at 900 V.

From NexPoint Materials 23 Sep 2026

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