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Sandia Start Work on a New Ion Beam Laboratory

Groundbreaking for the new Ion Beam Laboratory is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec.
16 at 1 p.m. on Kirtland Air Force Base east of Sandia’s
Processing Engineering & Technologies Lab (PETL) building.

17 Dec 2008

Malvern Particle Size Analysis Tool Aids Development of Solar Cells.

The Sysmex Flow Particle Image Analyzer FPIA-3000 from Malvern Panalytical is proving to be the ideal tool for monitoring the deterioration
of abrasive slurries used in the wire saw cutting process in solar cell production.

From Malvern Panalytical 17 Dec 2008

Upgraded Inventory Management Tool Will Help Metal Suppliers Remain Profitable in Tough Economic Times

PSI is offering expanded functions for inventory-optimized production planning and evaluation of plans with the new release of PSImetals APS. Companies in the metal industry profit, in particular in the current financial...

17 Dec 2008

Detection of Nanoparticles in Blood May Help Predict Pre-Eclampsia

NanoSight's
unique particle by particle technology is showing promise at detecting nanoparticles
in blood that may prove to be predictors for pre-eclampsia. Professor of Reproductive
Sciences, Ian Sargent, of the University of Oxford is leading a team looking
at prediction and early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia.

From Malvern Panalytical 16 Dec 2008

New Book Provides a Comprehensive Review of Weld Cracking in Ferrous Alloys

Compromising the integrity of welding structures and posing a dangerous threat, weld cracks are an unacceptable defect in modern construction. Whilst remedial action is possibly this relies highly on accurate prediction ...

16 Dec 2008

Eliminating Humar Error on Production Lines Using Artifical Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has been used in a EUREKA-backed project to develop a quality control system that greatly reduces the risk of human error on assembly lines. The four teams who worked on Project E!3450-QSPAI hav...

16 Dec 2008

Standardised Floor Slipping Tests Ensure Floors Do Not Pose Health and Safety Risks

Ceram has published its free Guide to Slip Resistance Tests, which is available
to download at www.ceram.com/slip
and provides further information on slip testing and the approved test standards
for shopping centres/malls, retailers, supermarkets, industrial premises, offices,
hospitals, swimming pools and public buildings/spaces (including pavements).

14 Dec 2008

Laser Scanner Used to Evaluate the Condition of City Walls

Researchers from the University
of Salamanca used a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) to evaluate the structural
condition of the city walls of Ávila. The system, used to aid maintenance
of the structure, can detect collapse and movement within the stones.

14 Dec 2008

Graphene Research Nets UK Researchers £10m in Grants

Five-year grants totalling £20m will be given to Bath, Imperial, London School of Economics, Edinburgh, Exeter, Heriot-Watt, Lancaster, Manchester and Strathclyde Universities as a result of the EPSRC 2008 Science ...

14 Dec 2008

Denmark and Sweden to Co-Host World's Most Powerful Neutron Research Facility for Materials

Sweden and Denmark will co-host the planned research facility ESS. The understanding means that the proposal to other European governments to participate in the ESS now will be presented as a joint Danish-Swedish underta...

14 Dec 2008

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 Analysis News

Sandia Start Work on a New Ion Beam Laboratory

Malvern Particle Size Analysis Tool Aids Development of Solar Cells.

Upgraded Inventory Management Tool Will Help Metal Suppliers Remain Profitable in Tough Economic Times

Detection of Nanoparticles in Blood May Help Predict Pre-Eclampsia

New Book Provides a Comprehensive Review of Weld Cracking in Ferrous Alloys

Eliminating Humar Error on Production Lines Using Artifical Intelligence

Standardised Floor Slipping Tests Ensure Floors Do Not Pose Health and Safety Risks

Laser Scanner Used to Evaluate the Condition of City Walls

Graphene Research Nets UK Researchers £10m in Grants

Denmark and Sweden to Co-Host World's Most Powerful Neutron Research Facility for Materials

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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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 Analysis 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

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2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

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

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