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New Compact Portable Hygrometer with Fast Response from Michell Instruments

The new MDM50 portable hygrometer from Michell Instruments gives rapid dew-point measurements in compressed air – T95 to -35°C from ambient typically in less than 5 minutes. It has been designed to make spot checks of dew point in air and gases as simple and fast as possible.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 15 Jan 2015

New Advancements in Multiferroic Materials Paves Way for Development of Next-Generation Electronics

North Carolina State University researchers have made significant advancements with regards to multiferroic materials including the ability of integrating them onto a silicon chip, paving the way for the manufacture of new electronic memory devices. Prototypes of the devices have already been created, and are being subjected to testing procedures.

15 Jan 2015

StarCut Tube SL - the New Ultra-compact Tube Cutting System by ROFIN

ROFIN’s new StarCut Tube SL reflects the expertise of two decades of high-precision laser tube cutting. The newly designed system combines maximum productivity with the smallest footprint on the market.

15 Jan 2015

Development of Advanced Composite Materials Could Redefine American Manufacturing Industry

President Obama has announced a new multistate Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI). A state-of-the art Vanderbilt laboratory, which explores how machines, materials and structures function under real-world conditions, will play an integral role in this new $259 million institute.

12 Jan 2015

Empa’s Fireproof and Eco-Friendly Coating for Aircraft Furniture

A team of researchers from Empa, led by Sabyasachi Gaan, have successfully developed a breakthrough coating product which is not only fireproof but is also environment friendly.

12 Jan 2015

Researchers Advance Promising Lithium-Based Batteries by Mapping Internal Atomic Transformations Using X-Rays

Scientists at Stony Brook University and the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully mapped internal atomic transformations using X-rays.

9 Jan 2015

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

A team of researchers from UMass Amherst have developed a method of constructing self-folding reversible origami structures on small length scales using Ultraviolet photolithographic patterning on photo-crosslinkable polymers.

9 Jan 2015

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have developed a new fabrication technique which generates complex and attractive 3D nano and microstructures.

9 Jan 2015

Researchers Work on Development of Materials that are Ductile in Arctic Conditions

Studies reveal that 13% of remaining oil and 30% of remaining gas reserves are located around the Arctic regions, causing the oil industry to move north to lay claims on it. This would mean producing oil and gas between 40-60° below zero. Therefore, one of the current key requirements is the speedy development of materials that can resist these extreme conditions.

8 Jan 2015

Old World Labs Launches Two New 3D Printers in MC Series

Old World Labs (OWL) has unveiled two new MC Series 3D printers, MC-1 and MC-2, at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. These products possess remarkable accuracy and precision, offering unmatched resolution when compared to their counterparts.

8 Jan 2015

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 Research News

New Compact Portable Hygrometer with Fast Response from Michell Instruments

New Advancements in Multiferroic Materials Paves Way for Development of Next-Generation Electronics

StarCut Tube SL - the New Ultra-compact Tube Cutting System by ROFIN

Development of Advanced Composite Materials Could Redefine American Manufacturing Industry

Empa’s Fireproof and Eco-Friendly Coating for Aircraft Furniture

Researchers Advance Promising Lithium-Based Batteries by Mapping Internal Atomic Transformations Using X-Rays

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

Researchers Work on Development of Materials that are Ductile in Arctic Conditions

Old World Labs Launches Two New 3D Printers in MC Series

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

Materials Research News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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