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Low Exotherm Potting Compound Specially Designed for Heat Sensitive Components

Master Bond EP30M3LV is a specially engineered, low exothermic epoxy system formulated to help avoid excess heat buildup and damage to thermally sensitive components during potting operations. It also contains a special additive to remove air bubbles. This compound cures at room temperatures or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. It can be cured in various cross section thicknesses.

From Master Bond Inc. 11 Sep 2009

New High Zoom Stereomicroscope from Nikon for Industrial and Biomedical Applications

Together with a 115 mm working distance, this ensures the cost-effective SMZ745T is ideal for observation and digital image capture in industrial and biomedical applications. The SMZ745T is ideal for various applications and environments. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is standard and the anti-mould design in the interior of the zoom body allows the microscope to be used in environments where temperature and humidity are high. Optional illumination accessories are available for various applications and tasks.

11 Sep 2009

Buehler Introduce New Versatile Bench-Top Abrasive Cutter

Buehler, Ltd. proudly introduces our new AbrasiMatic® 300 family of abrasive cutters! Buehler’s new AbrasiMatic® 300 Abrasive Cutter is a versatile bench-top cutter featuring manual cutting action in three directions and automated cutting action in one direction.

From Buehler 11 Sep 2009

Cement Makers Told to Clean Up Act or Else....

In the 2,000 or so years since the Roman Empire employed a naturally occurring form of cement to build a vast system of concrete aqueducts and other large edifices, researchers have analyzed the molecular structure of na...

10 Sep 2009

Aerosol Jet Print System for Seed and Plate Applications for Crystalline Wafers

Optomec announced today that leading photovoltaic material suppliers are now providing material for the company's Aerosol Jet® printing process. Established material vendors Cabot Corporation, DuPont® Microci...

10 Sep 2009

Southampton Reaches Out with New "Beautiful Building"

The equipment in the new facility, which includes an Orion Microscope and a Focused Ion Beam, will make high-speed, non-volatile and low-power computer memory a reality and make it possible to carry out fast prototyping and to develop smaller, faster and more powerful single electron devices. Research teams are also working on a method of mass producing point of care blood testing kits.

10 Sep 2009

Nano Algae Used in Coating of Environmentally Friendly Batteries

A group of researchers at the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University have discovered that the distinctive cellulose nanostructure of these algae can serve as an effective coating substrate for use in environmentally friendly batteries

10 Sep 2009

Advances in Textile Development for Optimum Design and Functionality

Cold weather poses a threat to human health and can cause adverse affects such as reduced physiological functions, work performance and wellbeing. Constantly evolving development is required to ensure that textile advanc...

10 Sep 2009

Examining the Role of Aluminium Extrusions in Solar Energy Applications

10 Sep 2009

AMSC To Provide Advanced Power Electronics and Superconductor Solutions to China

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global energy technologies company, today announced that it has formed AMSC India to serve India’s rapidly growing wind energy and power grid markets with AMSC&...

10 Sep 2009

Veeco Make Plans to be First CIGS Thin Film Solar Manufacturer in China

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that it has received a multi-million dollar order from GroupSat (Hong Kong) Limited for its suite of FastFlex™ Web Coating Systems.

From Veeco 10 Sep 2009

Copper-based Solar System Combines Architectural Appeal and Solar Energy

Luvata’s Nordic Solar System integrates the attractiveness of patinated copper on the outside with a hidden solar thermal energy system on the underside. The heat transfer mechanism is behind the buildings’ copper envelope and as the Sun warms the façade or the roof, the heat is collected.

10 Sep 2009

New Silicon-based Material Proved to Increase Solar Cell Encapsulation Efficiency

Dow Corning® PV-6100 Encapsulant Series relies on the UV stability of the silicone molecule to deliver improved durability and increased efficiency for crystalline modules compared to incumbent organics. PV-6100 Encapsulant Series provide an ultra-transparent layer of protection for the solar cell in a panel and can replace incumbent technologies. The silicon-based material provides higher efficiency, longer module life, and optimum UV resistance.

10 Sep 2009

Cold Trap Offers Maximum Vacuum Trapping

Traditionally scientists have used dry ice cold traps to remove corrosive vapours but adding dry ice and frequently emptying the cold trap is a chore. As well as being incredibly simple to use and offering superior vapour trapping capabilities the Titan refrigerated cold trap has been designed to run with minimal operator attention and only needs infrequent cleaning.

10 Sep 2009

Introducing Pure CVD Silicon Carbide Wafer for MOCVD Processing

Morgan Advanced Materials (MTC) business introduces its chemical vapor deposition silicon carbide (CVD SiC) wafer carriers for high temperature metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) processing. The pure CVD SiC...

From Morgan Advanced Materials 10 Sep 2009