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Zwick Launches 2000kN Electromechanical Screw Driven Testing Machine

Zwick has launched a new Z2000E 2000kN electromechanical screw driven testing machine. It offers a range of advantages compared with hydraulic machines, particularly with regard to accuracy, cost, flexibility, maintenance, and ergonomics.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 12 Jan 2010

Spinal Cement Could be a Cancer Cure

New technologies used to repair spinal fractures could soon be helping patients suffering from the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma. A research project led by engineers at the University of Leeds will focus on the...

12 Jan 2010

Interesting Findings on the Osmotic Blistering of Paint on Ship Hulls

A PhD thesis at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) focused on the study of blistering of paint on large submerged structures such as ships. The author of the thesis is Mr Raúl García Bercedo and his work entitled, Study of osmotic blistering in marine paints applied to non-metallic substrates, in conditions of total immersion.

12 Jan 2010

Lowering Energy Use and Reducing CO2 Emissions Using BASF Building Materials

Insulation materials for buildings, black pigments for reducing surface heat and concrete admixtures helping to lower CO2 emissions – these are just a few examples of the solutions that BASF will be exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from January 18 to 21. With its cost-efficient concepts for sustainable building, BASF is showing that CO2 emissions can be substantially reduced in the construction and use of buildings and that the living comfort is improved as well.

From BASF Corporation 12 Jan 2010

BASF Develop Polymer Grade with Excellent Friction Properties

Compared to all previous versions in BASF’s high performance resin range, Ultrason® KR 4113, a representative of the polyethersulfone product line (PESU), offers hitherto unique friction characteristics. This feature is achieved by incorporating carbon fibers, graphite and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).

From Kaiser Aluminum 12 Jan 2010

Record Attendance at Filtration Society Events

Record numbers of people attended the most recent of the Filtration Society's popular one-day technical meetings. Held in Chester (UK) on 19 November 2009, the meeting focused on advances in filter media. Seven speak...

12 Jan 2010

UPM to Implement Changes to Improve Competitiveness of Plywood Operations in Finland

In November 2009, UPM announced plans concerning significant restructuring of its Plywood and Timber operations to ensure their competitiveness in Finland. The measures now decided include centralising operations and inv...

12 Jan 2010

Sunrise Machine + Tool Purchse MIE Production Control Solution

Sunrise Machine & Tool is one of MIE Solutions recently new customers. They purchased MIE Trak in June 2009 as well as MIE Kiosk. Sunrise Machine & Tool is located in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. Sunrise Machine ...

From MIE Solutions 11 Jan 2010

Physicists Show Physically Separated Particles in Solid-State Devices can be Quantum-Mechanically Entangled

For the first time, physicists have convincingly demonstrated that physically separated particles in solid-state devices can be quantum-mechanically entangled. The achievement is analogous to the quantum entanglement of light, except that it involves particles in circuitry instead of photons in optical systems.

11 Jan 2010

Joint Venture to Work on Thousand Lumen Organic Phosphorescent Devices for Applications in Lighting Systems

The companies BASF, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Philips and AIXTRON today (January 11, 2010) confirmed that they had received commitment for funding of the new joint "TOPAS 2012," the second phase of the OLED 2015 initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

11 Jan 2010

Forming Binary Nanoparticle Superlattices by Mixing and Matching Different Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles have a strong tendency to form periodic structures. Mixing and matching of two different types of nanoparticles allows the formation of binary nanoparticle superlattices isostructural to ionic or intermetallic compounds. In addition to periodic superlattices, binary mixtures of nearly spherical nanoparticles could lead to the growth of quasi-crystals.

11 Jan 2010

University of Maryland to get an Advanced Quantum Science Lab

The University of Maryland has been awarded $10.3 million in stimulus funds by the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to build an advanced quantum science lab. The gr...

11 Jan 2010

Free Volumetric Water Vapor Sorption Analysis for a Limited Time

For a limited time, Micromeritics Analytical Services is offering one free volumetric water vapor sorption analysis ($750 value) of your sample on the Micromeritics ASAP 2020. For those customers who are new to water vap...

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 11 Jan 2010

Micromeritics ASAP 2020 Now Available with Enhanced Vapor and Water Vapor Options

In addition to the Micromeritics ASAP 2020’s ability to determine surface area and porosity, the instrument is now available with new and enhanced vapor and water vapor options. This added versatility provides researchers and formulators the capability to characterize the surface area and porosity of materials both before and after exposure to vapors or moisture, a powerful method for understanding the nature of materials. These options allow vapor or moisture isotherms to be collected from subambient to 40 °C.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 11 Jan 2010

TMS Announces Awards Recipients

Award recipients representing the past year's outstanding members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) will be honored at the TMS 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Seattle, which convenes Feb. 14-1...

11 Jan 2010