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Visualizing Laser Welding in Real Time with X-Ray Video

On 10th November 2010 a new x-ray video facility was put into operation at the Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW) of the University of Stuttgart. With this equipment it is possible to visualize laser processes in r...

9 Dec 2010

NIST SRM 2771 Sulfur in Diesel Fuel Blend Stock Supports EPA Ultra-Low Sulfur in Diesel Regulations

NIST has recently certified a new reference material for sulfur in diesel fuel at 0.102 ìg/g ± 0.014 ìg/g (95 % confidence level). This new standard will assist the petroleum industry in meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 15 ìg/g (ppm) limit on ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), which took effect on June 1, 2006.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 8 Dec 2010

Cigarette Aids Efforts to Reduce Furniture and Bed Fire Risk

On September 10, 2010, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) made available for purchase a new Standard Reference Material, SRM 1196 Standard Cigarette for Ignition Resistance Testing.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 8 Dec 2010

FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions Launch Infrared Camera for High Temperature Applications

The FLIR GF309 is a new infrared camera from FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) specially designed for high temperature inspection of industrial furnaces, heaters and boilers.

8 Dec 2010

Carl Zeiss Introduce a New Range of Compact Microscopes with Primo Vert Monitor

Carl Zeiss, a leading provider of microscopy solutions for a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications, introduces a new generation of ergonomic and compact tissue culture microscopes with its Primo Vert Monitor. The microscope makes the quick check of living cells faster and easier than ever before, replacing traditional eyepieces with an integrated digital camera and LCD display.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 7 Dec 2010

New Catalogue on Mass Spectrometry for Monitoring Thermal Processes from Hiden

Hiden Analytical issue a new catalogue describing their mass spectrometer systems and microreactors for control and monitoring of diverse gas-related thermal processes. Application areas include catalyst quantification, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), thermal programmed desorption (TPD) and general thermal reaction studies.

From Hiden Analytical 7 Dec 2010

Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy in Polymer Analysis Book Launched

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy in Polymer Analysis.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 7 Dec 2010

GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team Begins Testing on Sixth F136 Engine

The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team has surpassed a major test goal for 2010, launching tests on the sixth new F136 engine this year. The F136 test team also beat a major milestone with time to spare – runni...

7 Dec 2010

Wireless System for Monitoring Health of Structures and Equipment

Today, MicroStrain introduces the extended range, synchronous wireless sensing system, combining breakthrough precision wireless time synchronization and enhanced system scalability accommodating hundreds of wireless sensor nodes with extended range communication.

6 Dec 2010

Freeman Technology Powder Characterization Seminar Almost Full

Just a few places are left for Freeman Technology’s complimentary half day seminar on powder characterization which is being held in Mumbai, India on December 2nd 2010.

From Freeman Technology 30 Nov 2010

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