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Micromeritics Award Pressure Sorption Analyzer to Universidad Nacional de San Luis

Micromeritics’ Grant Selection Committee has selected the recipient of its grant award for the third quarter of 2011. An ASAP® 2050 Xtended Pressure Sorption Analyzer has been awarded to the Facultad de Cs Fisico Matemáticas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, San Luis, Argentina.

From Malvern Panalytical 28 Sep 2011

Cutomizable Modernization and Retrofit Technology for Zwick Vibrophores Increases Throughput

Now, Zwick Roell Group offers a Modernization and Retrofit Technology (ZMART.PRO) package for Vibrophores. Tailored to the individual needs of each customer, the retrofit kits are designed to quickly and efficiently upgrade fatigue testing equipment to provide improved automation and control for even higher throughput.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 28 Sep 2011

New Device Allows Users to Measure the Zeta Potential of Surfaces in Aqueous Media

A new accessory for Malvern Panalytical’ Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system allows users to measure the zeta potential of surfaces in an aqueous medium on a standard instrument.

From Malvern Panalytical 26 Sep 2011

Exova Awarded 5-Star Rating by BRC Certification Body

Leading food advisory group Exova has been awarded a five-star rating by the recently introduced British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification body performance ratings. The performance ratings, implemented in July, a...

25 Sep 2011

Zwick Fatigue Testing Machine Used to Test Spinal Column Implant Systems

Ulrich medical (Ulm, Germany) uses a Zwick GmbH servo-hydraulic fatigue testing machine for both quality control and development of its spinal column implant systems.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 20 Sep 2011

Boeing to Design, Manufacture and Test Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tanks for NASA

NASA has selected The Boeing Company of Huntington Beach, Calif., for the Composite Cryotank Technologies Demonstration effort. Under the contract, Boeing will design, manufacture and test two lightweight composite cryog...

20 Sep 2011

Fraunhofer Institute Evaluates SwissGrip Screwdrivers from PB Swiss Tools

SMT spare parts and precision tools manufacturer, Count On Tools, has announced that the SwissGrip screwdriver produced by PB Swiss Tools was evaluated by the Fraunhofer Institute, which is the largest applied science research organisation in Europe.

20 Sep 2011

Shimadzu Introduce Advanced Standard Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the GCMS-QP2010 SE, its advanced standard gas chromatograph mass spectrometer. Based on GCMS-QP2010S technology, the GCMS-QP2010 SE combines the benefits of economy, simple operation and enhanced performance.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 19 Sep 2011

New Book Release By EMAS Publishing on Fracture Toughness of Engineering Materials

EMAS Publishing releases a new book that provides an authoritative guide and practical handbook for advanced students, fracture mechanics practitioners and R&D specialists. The publication should provide an aid to both fracture mechanics experts and those engineers and scientists who use fracture mechanics in their daily work.

18 Sep 2011

Zwick Lends its Support to Fatigue Test Stand For Suspension Forks

Fatigue tests are a vital element of quality assurance in machine and vehicle manufacturing. To further enhance its teaching in this field, HS Ulm (Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany) has developed a fatigue test stand for suspension forks as part of a study project, with support from Zwick in the form of equipment and expertise.

18 Sep 2011

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