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University of Aberdeen Use the Deben CT5000 to Observe Compressive Damage Mechanisms in Syntactic Foam

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for microscopy, reports on how the University of Aberdeen’s School of Engineering use X-ray microcomputed tomography to observe syntactic foam and its compressive damage mechanisms using the Deben CT5000 μXCT stage.

From Deben UK Ltd 13 Jun 2019

Creaform Releases Pipecheck 5.1 Software for NDT Testing in the Oil and Gas Industry

Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today the release of Pipecheck 5.1, a major upgrade to the most sophisticated non-destructive testing (NDT) software on the market for pipeline integrity inspections in the oil and gas industry.

From Creaform Inc. 12 Jun 2019

ASTM to Develop a Standard for Mechanical Testing of Additively Manufactured Plastics

ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies (F42) is developing a standard-guide for mechanical testing of additively manufactured plastics (WK66029).

11 Jun 2019

HORIBA MIRA Expands Emissions Service with New £4m Propulsion Test and Development Centre

As part of its commitment to helping vehicle manufacturers produce cleaner vehicles, HORIBA MIRA has opened a new Propulsion Test and Development Centre at its UK headquarters in Nuneaton.

From HORIBA MIRA 6 Jun 2019

Key New Appointment at Mecmesin

Mecmesin, a leading global manufacturer of force, materials and torque testing equipment, has appointed a new Materials Testing Product Manager. Carl Bramley has been appointed to the role, which has been created as a result of the development of Mecmesin’ s new range of OmniTest materials testers and cutting-edge VectorPro MT materials testing software.

From Mecmesin 4 Jun 2019

NIST Researchers Locate Chemical Blends to be Used as Possible Substitute Refrigerants

According to a new computational study conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), over a dozen chemical blends could work as substitute refrigerants that will not heat the atmosphere as much as present-day refrigerants do, or catch fire.

31 May 2019

Students at SDU Test the User Electronics of the Future and Green, Sustainable Technologies

At the University of Southern Denmark, engineering students are taught electronics and challenged with real-life industrial equipment driven by electric motors and drives manufactured by Nidec.

From Leroy-Somer 30 May 2019

New Techniques Reveal the Cause of Capacity Loss in Metal-Oxide Battery Materials

Materials such as fluorides, sulfides, and metal oxides have high energy-storage density and, as a result, they are considered as potential electrode materials, especially for lithium-ion batteries in many different technologies, including electric vehicles.

23 May 2019

New Fitting for Use in Ultra-High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Systems made from Victrex™ Paek Polymer

VICI AG International, Schenkon, Switzerland, a leading manufacturer of valves and fittings for analytical, biomedical and biocompatible precision instruments, is the first company to offer a new one-piece fitting using VICTREX™ PAEK high performance polymer.

From Victrex plc. 21 May 2019

Scientists Develop a New Method to Enhance Carbon Capture Through Metal-Organic Frameworks

Metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, are considered as versatile compounds whose crystal structure contains nano-sized pores.

17 May 2019

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Materials Testing News

University of Aberdeen Use the Deben CT5000 to Observe Compressive Damage Mechanisms in Syntactic Foam

Creaform Releases Pipecheck 5.1 Software for NDT Testing in the Oil and Gas Industry

ASTM to Develop a Standard for Mechanical Testing of Additively Manufactured Plastics

HORIBA MIRA Expands Emissions Service with New £4m Propulsion Test and Development Centre

Key New Appointment at Mecmesin

NIST Researchers Locate Chemical Blends to be Used as Possible Substitute Refrigerants

Students at SDU Test the User Electronics of the Future and Green, Sustainable Technologies

New Techniques Reveal the Cause of Capacity Loss in Metal-Oxide Battery Materials

New Fitting for Use in Ultra-High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Systems made from Victrex™ Paek Polymer

Scientists Develop a New Method to Enhance Carbon Capture Through Metal-Organic Frameworks

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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