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New Measurement Standard Help Produce More Reliable Electroshock Weapons

Electroshock weapons—such as stun guns and other similar devices that temporarily incapacitate a person by delivering a high-voltage, low-current electric shock—have helped law enforcement officers safely sub...

13 Nov 2008

New Ion Beam Focus Technology Allows Nondestructive Imaging of Nanoscale Structures

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a radical new method of focusing a stream of ions into a point as small as one nanometer (one billionth of a meter).

13 Nov 2008

New Findings Show Extremely Small Nanoscale Particles Released from Common Household Appliances

So-called "ultrafine particles" (UFP) range in size from 2 to 10 nanometers. They are emitted by motor vehicles and a variety of indoor sources and have attracted attention because of increasing evidence that they can cause respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

13 Nov 2008

Industrial Nanotech to Present White Paper on "Innovations in Coating” at upcoming Pipeline Coating 2009

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced it has been chosen to present a white paper entitled “Innovations in Coating” at the upcoming Pipeli...

13 Nov 2008

Leading Manufacturers of MEMS Microphone Under Patent Dispute

Knowles Electronics, LLC ("Knowles"), a maker of MEMS microphones owned by the Dover Corporation, and MEMSTech Bhd ("MEMSTech"), an emerging player in the MEMS microphone market, are currently working...

13 Nov 2008

Novelis Introduce miniMRF Recycling and Waste Diversion Technology

Novelis Corporation announced today the launch of miniMRF LLC, a joint venture with PRFection Engineering. MiniMRF builds and operates innovative technology designed to achieve high rates of solid waste diversion. This t...

13 Nov 2008

New Research to Develop Magnesium-based Transport Technologies

IMDEA Materials will contribute to the consortium by carrying out research aiming to improve the mechanical behavior at high temperature and high strain rate (shock conditions) of currently used cast and forged Mg alloys, by optimising casting processes and by developing novel Mg alloys with enhanced mechanical performance.

13 Nov 2008

Joint Research Yields New Highly Sensitive Infrared Spectrometer for Industrial Applications

Scientists at Stanford University and Japan's National Institute of Informatics have created a new highly sensitive infrared spectrometer. The device converts light from the infrared part of the spectrum to the visible p...

13 Nov 2008

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

Tens of thousands of people with severe vision loss are set to benefit after the announcement today of a landmark partnership of world-leading Australian research institutes. Bionic Vision Australia will pursue the d...

13 Nov 2008

Researchers Demonstrate for First Time Plants Ability to Absorb Nanoparticle and Accumulate them in Tissues

Researchers at the University of Delaware have provided what is believed to be the first experimental evidence that plants can take up nanoparticles and accumulate them in their tissues.

13 Nov 2008

Bruker Introduce New Ultra-High Resolution Time-of-Flight (UHR-TOF) Mass Spectrometer

The revolutionary maXis high-performance system was introduced at this year's American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference in Denver, and has now been successfully installed in a number of top tier pharmaceutical research laboratories

13 Nov 2008

New Market Research Offers Insight into Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanoparticle Drug Delivery" report to their offering. Advances in nanotechnology that enable drugs to be delivered in ways that preserve their efficac...

13 Nov 2008

Strong-Flexible Biomaterial to Help Close Wounds with Minimal Scarring and Body Rejection

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a strong, flexible, bio-material that may be used someday to close wounds with minimal scarring and rejection by the immune system. Spun from a co...

13 Nov 2008

New Development focused on Manufacturing Next Generation Advanced Biomaterials

The TECNALIA Technological Corporation is taking part in the Cénit Intelimplant project, the goal of which is to develop advanced biomaterials based on innovative technologies (microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, t...

13 Nov 2008

Automotive Glazing Benefits from Nanotechnology

Exatec has recently introduced new testing methods that can help to optimize
the application of poly-siloxane nano-composite coatings which are used in combination
with Lexan* polycarbonate to enhance its ability to withstand long-term weathering
in automotive environments. The correct application of these wet-coat systems
is important to ensure the lightweight glazing components retain their clarity
for the life of the vehicle.

13 Nov 2008

Materials Science News

New Measurement Standard Help Produce More Reliable Electroshock Weapons

New Ion Beam Focus Technology Allows Nondestructive Imaging of Nanoscale Structures

New Findings Show Extremely Small Nanoscale Particles Released from Common Household Appliances

Industrial Nanotech to Present White Paper on "Innovations in Coating” at upcoming Pipeline Coating 2009

Leading Manufacturers of MEMS Microphone Under Patent Dispute

Novelis Introduce miniMRF Recycling and Waste Diversion Technology

New Research to Develop Magnesium-based Transport Technologies

Joint Research Yields New Highly Sensitive Infrared Spectrometer for Industrial Applications

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

Researchers Demonstrate for First Time Plants Ability to Absorb Nanoparticle and Accumulate them in Tissues

Bruker Introduce New Ultra-High Resolution Time-of-Flight (UHR-TOF) Mass Spectrometer

New Market Research Offers Insight into Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System

Strong-Flexible Biomaterial to Help Close Wounds with Minimal Scarring and Body Rejection

New Development focused on Manufacturing Next Generation Advanced Biomaterials

Automotive Glazing Benefits from Nanotechnology

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