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Automatic Detection of Invisible Defects in Ceramic Tiles

Surface defects in ceramic tiles, invisible to the naked eye, could be automatically detected by a new system being developed at the University of the West of England. The system would detect imperfections such as pinhol...

23 Jul 2008

New Near-Infrared Imaging Camera for Use with Spectroscopy, Laser Beam Profiling and Infrared Analysis

Electrophysics has introduced a new near-infrared imaging camera for use with spectroscopy, laser beam profiling and infrared analysis in the wavelength range from visible to 2 microns. The new MicronViewer 7292M is extr...

23 Jul 2008

Mass Spectrometers Identify Possible Link between Tyrannosaurus Rex and Modern Chickens

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Harvard Medical School (HMS) is using a range of its mass spectrometry instrumentation for cutting-edge targeted proteomics applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 22 Jul 2008

Tarps Shown to Increase Fuel Economy

Truckers may not be able to do anything about the rising price of gasoline, but they can cover their load with a tarp to help lower fuel costs. Research shows that using a tarping system can improve the fuel usage of dump trucks by 3 to 9 percent.

21 Jul 2008

Pratt and Whitney's PurePower Demonstrator Engine Completes Its First Flights

Pratt and Whitney's PurePower PW1000G demonstrator engine successfully completed its first flights on July 11, launching a flight test program that will run through the end of 2008.

21 Jul 2008

Saflex Provides Expertise to World's Largest Thin-Film Solar Modules

Solutia Inc. announced that its Saflex Photovoltaic business is providing PVB interlayer and technical expertise in encapsulation technology to several companies that are producing the world's largest thin-film solar modules, measuring 5.7 square meters.

19 Jul 2008

Nuclear Materials Irradiation Experiment to be the First for Research Partnership

Under a research partnership between the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility (ATR NSUF) at Idaho National Laboratory and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Colorado School of Mines nuclear mater...

19 Jul 2008

Automated Powder Dispensing System Improves Productivity in Laboratories

Available from Symyx Technologies, Inc. - the Powdernium® workstation is an automated powder dispensing system that provides unmatched levels of performance, significantly increasing productivity and saving valuable sample preparation time.

19 Jul 2008

Improving Machine Tool Accuracy without Design Changes

Most CNC machine tool manufacturers invest heavily in machine developments that improve accuracy but by using the latest calibration systems at its factory in Istanbul, Turkey, leading manufacturer Spinner has improved specified machine accuracies without the need to change designs.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 19 Jul 2008

Anter Increase Their Range of Thermal Testing Services with Five New Instruments

Modern applications drive the materials technologist to develop materials capable of ever increasing performance at extended temperature ranges. This in turn pushes the test and measurement engineer to satisfy the demanding test requirements of the technologist in order to properly evaluate and develop these new materials.

19 Jul 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

Automatic Detection of Invisible Defects in Ceramic Tiles

New Near-Infrared Imaging Camera for Use with Spectroscopy, Laser Beam Profiling and Infrared Analysis

Mass Spectrometers Identify Possible Link between Tyrannosaurus Rex and Modern Chickens

Tarps Shown to Increase Fuel Economy

Pratt and Whitney's PurePower Demonstrator Engine Completes Its First Flights

Saflex Provides Expertise to World's Largest Thin-Film Solar Modules

Nuclear Materials Irradiation Experiment to be the First for Research Partnership

Automated Powder Dispensing System Improves Productivity in Laboratories

Improving Machine Tool Accuracy without Design Changes

Anter Increase Their Range of Thermal Testing Services with Five New Instruments

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 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

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

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

5Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

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

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