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Sensofar and Leica to Expand Cooperation on Products for Industrial Applications

Sensofar-Tech (of Terrassa, Spain) and Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) have agreed to expand their cooperation whereby Sensofar is to supply technology and components for an optical system that complements Leica’s line of products for industrial applications.

From Sensofar Metrology 19 Oct 2010

Particle Size Analysis from Just 4mL of Sample Using Multisizer 4 from Beckman Coulter

A new sample handling system from Beckman Coulter, Inc. reduces minimum volume requirements on the Multisizer 4 COULTER COUNTER Particle Characterization System from 10 mL to 4 mL.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 18 Oct 2010

Bosch Select Zeta-200 Optical Metrology System from Zeta Instruments for PV and MEMS Work

Zeta Instruments, Inc. a leading provider of cost-effective, precision measurement solutions for micron-scale surface analysis, announced that Bosch has selected the Zeta-200 optical metrology system to support advanced research and development activity at its "Corporate Sector Research and Advance Engineering" facility in Stuttgart.

18 Oct 2010

Exova Offers On-Site Microscopy Testing Services

Exova, the global testing and advisory business has expanded its metallurgy testing services to include on-site microscopy testing. This expansion boosts the engineering consultancy provided to many of the world'...

13 Oct 2010

Materials Testing Equipment Specialists Zwick Continue Global Expansion

The Zwick Roell Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of materials and component testing systems, has further strengthened its sales and service structure with two new international acquisitions completed this year.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

Zwick Xflow Plastometers for Melt Index Value Determination Cater 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 13 Oct 2010

Zwick Fully Automated Insulin Pen Testing Machines provide Excellent Reproducibility

Reproducible test results and reduction of operator influence are essential when testing medical products. These requirements are well catered for by Zwick’s fully automated system for insulin pen testing.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

Measuring Haptics of Automotive Switches, Levers and Knobs

Automobile switches, levers and multi-function knobs are expected to operate with precision, while meeting precisely defined haptics and acoustics requirements. A joint development by Zwick and Konrad Technologies provides a cost-effective solution for the measurement of these values.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

Carl Zeiss Introduces New Reflected Light Microscope for Materials Science Applications

Carl Zeiss introduces the Axio Lab.A1 microscope for examinations in reflected light in the materials sciences. It’s particularly intuitive operation makes this upright microscope suitable for routine lab applications in metallography, quality control and for inspection tasks in production lines.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 12 Oct 2010

PANalytical Opens New Office with Demonstration Laboratory in Texas

PANalytical Inc. is pleased to announce the January 1, 2011 opening of a new office with demonstration laboratory and meeting space near Houston, Texas.

11 Oct 2010

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