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CIVA ATHENA 2D for UT Inspection Accounts for All Physical Phenomena

CIVA ATHENA 2D is a new “add-on” module available with CIVA UT. This new tool consists in a hybrid module, using both conventional semi-analytical methods of CIVA and the FEM code ATHENA. The connection with Finite Elements allows taking into account more complex phenomena that can occur in a UT inspection.

From EXTENDE / Non Destructive Evaluation 24 Oct 2012

Dynaflow, Inc. Develop Advanced Cavitation Erosion Test Method for Soft Coatings

Dynaflow, Inc. has developed a new specialized experimental technique to determine the resistance of soft coating materials to cavitation erosion. In accelerated erosion tests of thermoplastics or elastomers, a sampl...

From Dynaflow, Inc. 24 Oct 2012

Integran Technologies Inc. Advance its "Structural Metal Plating-on-Polymer" Technology

Toronto-based Integran Technologies Inc. (Integran) today announced further advances in its “structural metal plating-on- polymer” technology (Nanovate™ NP) for enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by enabling the cost-effective manufacture of lightweight transportation parts.

From Integran Technologies Inc. 19 Oct 2012

Launch Of Nexceris Brand Of Services

NexTech Materials, Ltd. is pleased to announce the formal launch of its Nexceris brand of services. The new service organization will help clients overcome materials problems at all stages of product development and manufacturing.

From Nexceris 16 Oct 2012

NASA Curiosity Rover’s Martian Rock Analysis Presents Surprise Results

The first Martian rock NASA's Curiosity rover has reached out to touch presents a more varied composition than expected from previous missions. The rock also resembles some unusual rocks from Earth's interior.

12 Oct 2012

Exova Droitwich Invests In Radiography

Exova, the world’s largest independent testing group, has invested a six figure sum in non destructive testing (NDT) at its Droitwich laboratory.

10 Oct 2012

Scientists Image Fat Crystals In Chocolate

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their Linksys32-DV software to visualise and measure the in-situ growth of fat crystals on the surface of chocolate.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 9 Oct 2012

New Zetasizer Nano ZSP From Malvern Adds DLS Microrheology To Portfolio

With the recent launch of the new top of the range Zetasizer Nano ZSP system, Malvern Panalytical has added dynamic light scattering (DLS) Microrheology to its portfolio of materials characterization techniques.

From Malvern Panalytical 9 Oct 2012

CIVA ATHENA2D - New module to Extend Non-Destructive Testing UT Simulation Possibilities

This new CIVA module is the result of a coupling between CIVA UT and ATHENA2D’s Finite Element Method (FEM), developed by EDF.

From EXTENDE / Non Destructive Evaluation 7 Oct 2012

VJ Electronix to Showcase Rework Technologies at Matelec Fair

VJ Electronix, a leader in Rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection systems, announces that it will highlight its products along with Accelonix at the upcoming Matelec International Trade Fair for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, scheduled to take place October 23-26, 2012 at Feria de Madrid, in Madrid, Spain.

5 Oct 2012

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