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The SynthWAVE Microwave Reactor - Milestone - MRS2012

ZSX Primus Series of wavelength dispersive X-Ray fluorescence spectrometers from Rigaku

The ZSX Primus Series of wavelength dispersive X-Ray fluorescence spectrometers from Rigaku continues the tradition of delivering accurate results in both a timely and seamless manner, with unsurpassed reliability, flexibility, and ease of use to meet any challenges in the lab.

Why Exhibit at Pittcon 2014?

Pittcon is the leading showcase for scientific and technical innovation, with a singular focus on laboratory science. From 90 countries, thousands of conferees visit Pittcon each year to evaluate new technologies and products, form valuable business connections and formulate purchase decisions.

The Spinsolve Carbon benchtop NMR spectrometer - for every chemistry lab from Magritek

The Spinsolve® series of high-performance, low-cost benchtop NMR spectrometers the Spinsolve® Carbon is perfect for Chemistry Education, Synthetic Chemists and Reaction Monitoring.

'The Complete Tribology Lab' - Universal Mechanical Tester (UMT) from Bruker Nano

Bruker's UMT Universal Mechanical Tester. The UMT is the "complete tribology lab" and provides macro, micro and nanoscale tests under real-world conditions. Talking to Bruker's Steve Shaffer and University of Sheffield's Mark Rainforth, they discuss the ease of use and the typical applications of the UMT.

GPS Synchronisation of a DL850 ScopeCorder - Event monitoring & precision timing

The EM TIC 3X Milling System from Leica Microsystems

The EM TIC 3X Milling System surpasses conventional slope cutting instruments. It can mill at high rates, cut broad and deep into the sample, and create smooth surfaces resulting in high-quality cross-sections of almost any material, quickly and easily.

NT-MDT's SOLVER Nano AFM Platform

Stanislav Leesment from NT-MDT shows us their new SOLVER Nano AFM (atomic force microscope) that was launched t his years MRS Fall Meeting on Boston. Despite its diminutive size it includes all the functions of much larger AFMs.

Micro Materials NanoTest Vantage - Comprehensive Nanomechanical Testing Centre

Denise Hoban from Micro Materials tells us about their recently launched NanoTest Vantage nanomechanical testing system. It is a unique instrument that can carry out a number of tests at temperatures ranging from less than 0°C up to 750°C.

The AFM+ from Anasys Instruments

Roshan Shetty from Anasys Instruments shows us their new AFM+ platform. This new development has been designed as a modular entry level instrument that combines an atomic force microscope and thermal analysis capabilities. It has been designed so that it can be upgraded to their NanoIR spec at a later date.

Zetium from PANalytical - Excellence in Elemental Analysis

Building on years of experience and success with PANalytical's extensive analytical X-ray portfolio, Zetium represents a revolutionary step in materials analysis.

Tandem Online Tablet Characterization PAT Tool - Bruker Optics

An introduction to the TANDEM: the online tablet characterization PAT tool from Bruker Optics.

Introduction to Biomaster Antimicrobial Additives

Bruker Nano Surfaces Tribology and Mechanical Testing Workshop at the University of Sheffield

On May 22nd 2013 - AZo.TV attended the Tribology and Mechanical Testing Workshop by Bruker Nano-Surfaces at the University of Sheffield. Taking part in workshops and seminars with such experts as Steve Shaffer, PhD - senior applications scientist.

Microreactor with Integrated Mass Spectrometer for Catalysis Studies | The CATLAB | Hiden Analytical

The Hiden CATLAB is a catalyst characterisation and microreactor system designed to make the analysis of catalysts rapid and simple.

"What is Graphene? An animated video to explain why graphene matters." - Bluestone Global Tech

AZo.TV Interviews Dr Jan Stefan Roell and Bill Becker from Zwick-Roell at testXpo 2012 in Ulm Germany

AZo.TV Interviews Dr. Jan Stefan Roell and Bill Becker from Zwick-Roell at the 21st Annual TextXpo 2012, in Ulm, Germany

Powering Innovations At Pittcon 2013

Are you interested in the latest research and developments in laboratory science? Attend Pittcon 2013 for access to over 2,000 technical presentations, exhibitors from over 30 countries, short courses to enhance your professional development and unique networking opportunities with your colleagues.

The SpectroVISC Q3000 Kinematic Viscometer from Spectro Inc

Dan Walsh from Spectro Inc shows us the main features and demonstrates just how fast and easy the Spectro VISC Q3000 portable kinematic viscometer is to use. It is extremely small and can be easily taken on-site to provide on the spot viscosity readings, producing results in a matter of seconds.

Explore SmartSwap™ for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer

Get more information on this exciting feature at www.tainstruments.com TA Instruments proudly introduces you to SmartSwap™, an exciting feature on every Discovery Hybrid Rheometer! This excellent intelligent technology instantly recognizes geometries and sets parameters in your Trios Software. SmartSwap™ allows a quick and easy transition between any of our SmartSwap™ environmental systems and geometries that takes only seconds! SmartSwap™ is just one of many features that makes Discovery Hybrid Rheometers versatile and user-friendly. What else will you do with your rheometer today?

MiniRam III Portable Raman Spectrometer from B&W Tek

The MiniRam III from B&W Tek is a compact, portable Raman spectrometer with in-built power supply, computing power and touch screen interface. Robert Chimenti points out the main features and runs a demonstration, which shows how fast the instrument is to use.

Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer from Thermo Scientific at Pittcon 2013

In this video Simon Nunn, Global Marketing Director for Molecular Spectroscopy Thermo Scientific talks about the Nicolet iS50 FT-IR.

Walnut Shell Grit for Non-Skid Coatings from Composition Materials

This video shows how to apply walnut shell grit for non-skid coatings from Composition Materials.

The ICAP-Q ICPMS from Thermo Scientific

The ICAP-Q ICPMS from Thermo Scientific is a new instrument that has been designed from the ground up that not only provides ease of use, but also easy maintenance. While the software interface makes the instrument easy to drive other features such as the redesigned Q-Cell collision cell help increase productivity by a factor of 2 over other ICPMS systems as well as improving sensitivity by 3 to 4 times.

XTrace Micro-Spot X-Ray Source from Bruker

In this video Stephan Boehm, Project Manager, Micro-XRF for SEM, Bruker Nano talks about the XTrace Micro-Spot X-Ray Source.

CIGS and CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells: New Target Designs for More Material Utilization

Changing the sputtering system from planar to rotary targets increases the target utilization from about 30% to 75%, which saves expensive raw material.

The CETR-Apex Nanomechanical Testing System form Bruker Nano

Bruker's CETR-Apex system is a nanomechanical testing system that features easily interchangeable heads allowing it to be able to used as a nano or micro indentation system as well as micro and nano scratch. Denis Koosau from Bruker shows us how easy it is to change a test head in this short video.

The Dimension Fastscan Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) from Bruker Nano

The Dimension Fastscan from Bruker is the fastest AFM on the market. John Thornton takes us for a tour of this instrument pointing out key features and runs a demonstration to illustrate how fast data can be collected. The speed of this instrument make it suited to rapid sampling across large samples and production environments where speed is critical.

JEC-AWARDS13-THERMOPLASTICS

Tensile Tests on Plastics with MakroXtens - Zwick Roell

Zwick Roell Video: Tensile tests on plastics to ISO 527 with makroXtens extensometer

SZ-100 Nanoparticle Size Analyzer from Horiba

Mark Bumiller from Horiba shows us their latest addition, the SZ-100, nanoparticle size analyzer/characterization system. It is suited to analyzing particles in the sub-micron range. The SZ-100 uses dynamic light scattering (DLS) technology to look at brownian motion to measure particle size.

Malvern Instruments: The New Zetasizer Nano ZSP

The Zetasizer Nano ZSP is the premium system in the Zetasizer range. It is used for the measurement of size, electrophoretic mobility of proteins, zeta potential of nanoparticles and surfaces, and optionally the microrheology of protein and polymer solutions. The exceptional performance also enables the measurement of the molecular weight and second virial coefficient, A2, of macromolecules and kD, the DLS interaction parameter.

Porosity Analyzers - 1905/3805 Wave Series from Quantachrome

Quantachrome have introduced the 1905/3805 Wave Series porosity analyzers. These use a totally electronic technique that is extremely fast compared to other techniques such as gas sorption that can take many hours, as well as mercury porosimetry that can take tens of minutes and uses mercury, that is often undesirable.

Trace 1300 Series Gas Chromatographs from Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific have introduced the Trace 1300 Series gas chromatographs that incorporate breakthrough technology. Fausto Pigozzo shows us the new features including new injectors and detectors which help increase productivity and sensitivity with fast data acquisition in a more compact instrument.

PicoSpin 45 NMR Spectrometer from Thermo Scientific at Pittcon 2013

In this video Simon Nunn, Global Marketing Director for Molecular Spectroscopy introduces Thermo Scientific PicoSpin 45 at Pittcon 2013.

The KLA Tencor MicroXAM100 Profilometer and Interferometer

The MicroXam100 from KLA Tencor is a surface profilometer and white light optical interferometer. Jim Zobel explains how the system works and demsinatres it's fast data acquisition rates.

Tango Near Infrared Spectrometer from Bruker

In this video Dean Roberts, Manager-US Food, Feed and Agriculture Markets - Bruker demonstrates the working and application of Tango near IR spectrometer.

Technology in Action - Dr Philip Withers and His Xradia (Now Zeiss) VersaXRM - EPSRC

Dr Philip Withers Discusses the work conducted using his Xradia (Now Zeiss) VersaXRM at the University of Manchester.

MPA - Bruker: FT-NIR multi-purpose spectrometer used to analyze Milk and Dairy Products

Bruker’s MPA FT-NIR analyzer offers easy, reliable and cost-effective solutions for milk testing and dairy analysis.

Leica Microsystems Ergonomy

In this video Wayne Buttermore, Central Regions Sales Manager at Leica Systems talks about the ergonomy of Leica cameras.

Demonstration of the XploRA Raman System from Horiba

Vincent Larat from Horiba explains how the XploRA Raman spectrometer works and provides us with a real time demonstration of how the system works.

Tensile Tests on Metals with Makroxtens - Zwick Roell

Zwick Roiell video on Tensile tests on metals with Makroxtens

Variable Speed AC Motor Drive Development and Implementation with the Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder

MALDI Molecular Imaging from Bruker

Katherine Kellersberg discusses MALDI Molecular Imaging within Bruker products at WMIC in Savannah.

The Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Particle Size Analyzer

The Mastersizer 3000 from Malvern Instruments replaces the Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer. Julie Chen gives us a run down on the new features and operation of the Mastersizer 3000.

Mid-Mountain Materials Products Prove Crucial to Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up

Fireboom products from Mid-Mountain Materials were used to help clean up the Gulf oil spill in the US. Once controlled burning wbecame an approved option, Mid-Mountain Materials supplied vast quantities of this refractory material so that the rogue oil could be rounded up and burned off, protecting nearby beaches and wildlife.

Märzhäuser Wetzlar - EMC 2012

Märzhäuser Wetzlar - EMC 2012 - Run Time - 2:58mins

Benchtop XRF - Shimadzu EDX-LE X-Ray Fluorescence System

Dan Davis from Shimadzu shows us their EDX-LE benchtop x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument. he shows us key features such as the sample positioning camera and runs a sample in real time for us.

Graphene Based Coatings Designed for Active and Passive Corrosion Prevention

University at Buffalo chemists are using graphene, to develop new coatings for rust-proofing steel.

Tim Drake - Aspex Corp - ASPEX EXpress Desktop - Pittcon 2012

Tim Drake from Aspex Corp at Pittcon 2012.

Introducing the ASPEX EXpress Desktop SEM: When size and budgets are key, the ASPEX EXpress desktop SEM provides superior particle analysis capabilities at an affordable price. Designed for "out of the lab" applications, the ASPEX EXpress desktop has plenty of power to do routine automated particle analysis with ease, speed and reliability.

Dramatically Reducing the Calibration Traceability Chain

Dr Jan-Theodoor (JT) Janssen

A new quantum resistance standard based on graphene to dramatically reduce transport uncertainty.

Dramatically Reducing the Calibration Traceability Chain

Using Nanotechnology to Enhance the Properties of Everyday Materials

Aäron Claeys

Our understanding of the nanoscale world is continually developing. Aaron Claeys, founder of Nanex, saw the potential of nanotechnology when the science was still in its infancy and recognised that nanoparticle based coatings could play a prominent role in extending the lifespan of materials.

Using Nanotechnology to Enhance the Properties of Everyday Materials

Developing the Next-Generation of Structural Ceramics

André de Albuquerque

As demand continues to grow for materials to be stronger, more durable and lighter, manufacturers must look for new, innovative processes to produce the next generation of ceramics.

Developing the Next-Generation of Structural Ceramics

Isostatically Pressed Alumina Crucibles

Isostatically Pressed Alumina Crucibles

Dyson Technical Ceramics™ Isostatically Pressed Alumina Crucibles are designed to provide resistance to high temperatures, while maintaining excellent erosion resistance. Dyson Technical Ceramics manufactures a variety of crucibles based on alumina.

From Dyson Technical Ceramics

Producing of Fuel Cell Electrodes with Nafion®-Powder

Producing of Fuel Cell Electrodes with Nafion®-Powder

The Freezer/Mill®, a cryogenic mill is beneficial in areas where other grinding processes fail. Flexible materials such as biological samples and synthetics are embrittled at Liquid Nitrogen temperatures.

From SPEX SamplePrep

SL Series Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines from Tinius Olsen

SL Series Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines from Tinius Olsen

The hydraulic testers from Tinius Olsen have long been accepted as the standard for versatility, dependability and accuracy in universal testing machines. Thousands of testers that are currently in use all over the world confirm this fact.

From Tinius Olsen, Testing Machines and Equipment