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Leading International Material Testing Services Provider Stork Materials Technology to be Acquired by 3i

3i, an international investor in private equity, infrastructure and debt management, and funds managed by 3i have signed an agreement to acquire Stork Materials Technology ("SMT"), a leading international mater...

From Element Materials Technology 24 Nov 2010

Zwick Xflow Plastometers Determine Melt Index Values for All Applications

For rapid, convenient determination of melt index values, Zwick’s Xflow series of plastometers covers the entire application spectrum: from cost-effective manual operation, to instruments featuring operator-friendly automatic test sequences.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 24 Nov 2010

Shimadzu Release Special Newsletter for Researchers Working with UHPLC

Shimadzu's newsletter covers the Nexera UHPLC system, detailing its features, user testimonials, and advancements in fluorescence detection and LC/GC software.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 24 Nov 2010

Experts to Share Knowledge on Charaterization of Nanomaterials Using X-Ray Scattering

Elucidating structural parameters of nanomaterials will be the hot topic at the upcoming workshop 'X-ray Scattering Methods for Characterization of Nano-Materials', to be held on December 3, 2010 during the MRS F...

19 Nov 2010

White Papers Describe How Handheld XRF Can be Used for RoHS and REACH Screening

Before being able to sell consumer goods in Europe, it must be proven indisputably that the goods do not exceed harmful substance limiting values defined in the RoHS and REACH directives. High fines can be expected if th...

18 Nov 2010

Compact Robotic Tensile Testing System for Dimensionally Unstable Specimens

Efficient, cost-effective materials testing is essential for today’s plastics and textile industries. Zwick’s ‘roboTest F’ robotic testing system offers a compact solution for automated tensile tests on dimensionally unstable specimens.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 18 Nov 2010

Micromeritics Make Physisorption and Chemisorption Affordable

Knowledge of the surface chemistry and surface structure is essential in the design, production, and application of a catalytic material. The Micromeritics ChemiSorb Series analyzers combine the ability to perform both physical adsorption and chemisorption measurements in a low-cost and upgradeable system.

From Malvern Panalytical 18 Nov 2010

Polish Researchers Develop Surface Metrology Standards

The research on materials’ surface layers with spectroscopic methods, extremely important for nanotechnology, material engineering, microelectronics and many other areas, requires knowledge of certain physical parameters that are available in the databases distributed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Used by the researchers worldwide, several of these databases are being developed by Prof. Aleksander Jab³oñski from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

17 Nov 2010

University of Liverpool to Use Disc Centrifuge to Develop Industrial Processing of Nanotech Products

Analytik are pleased to announce that the Ultra Mixing and Processing Facility (UMPF) based at the University of Liverpool has selected the DC24000 Disc Centrifuge from CPS instruments Europe to further support their development of industrial scale processing tools for nanotechnology products.

From Analytik Ltd 14 Nov 2010

Olympus Release Software to Create Panoramic Images Across the Entire Microscope Stage

Olympus has today released the Multi-position Solution module for its cellSens Dimension software. The module works in tandem with the cellSens Dimension Multiple Image Alignment (MIA) tool to facilitate the simple creat...

14 Nov 2010

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