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Problems Associated with Recovering and Recycling Plastics Covered

Smithers Rapra, a subsidiary of the US-based independent testing, consulting and contract research organisation, The Smithers Group, has just published the second edition of a book entitled Introduction to Plastics Recyc...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 18 Dec 2007

New Accreditation Program for Testing Personal Body Armor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has established a new accreditation program for laboratories that test personal body armor. The dead...

14 Dec 2007

Self-Levelling Nano Compound for Renovating Floors

High ceilings graced with decorative stucco elements, antique wing doors, generously proportioned rooms: increasingly, people are opting for the distinctive ambience of a tastefully renovated older building. But when ref...

14 Dec 2007

Zwick's Latest Strain Measurement Systems Suitable for Use at Sub-Zero Temperatures

laserXtens, Zwick’s latest strain measurement system has successfully been used for applications in temperature chambers where materials are typically exposed to temperatures from -70 to +250°C whilst being sub...

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 12 Dec 2007

New Testing Machine for Evaluating Mechanical Deformation of Sheet Materials

At their October trade fair in Germany this year, Zwick introduced a new testing machine for evaluating the mechanical deformation of sheet metals. The new hydraulic BUP 1000 machine addresses the latest requirements ...

12 Dec 2007

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Production Line is Full

The Boeing production line is full for the all-new 787 Dreamliner, as work continues on the first flight-test airplane and two airplanes to be used for static and fatigue testing. This photo shows Airplane #1 in the thir...

12 Dec 2007

Status of Carbon Fiber Market

Over the past 12 months, the level of demand for carbon fiber and carbon fiber reinforced composites has steadily increased in striking parallel with the number of industrial applications using composite materials. From ...

12 Dec 2007

Hiden Introduce a Compact SIMS Facility Mounted into a UHV Flange

Hiden Analytical announce the introduction of a complete, compact SIMS facility conveniently mounted on a single UHV Conflat-type flange. The new system, aptly named SIMS-on-a-Flange, allows users to quickly install a co...

From Hiden Analytical 11 Dec 2007

Carbon Neutral Liquid Fuels Made from Thin Air

Using concentrated solar energy to reverse combustion, a research team from Sandia National Laboratories is building a prototype device intended to chemically “reenergize” carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide ...

10 Dec 2007

Bodycote Testing Assumes Full Ownership of Australian Fire Safety and Engineering Company

Bodycote Testing, the worldwide testing group, has increased its share ownership of Warrington Fire Research (Aust) Pty Ltd, the Australian fire safety engineering and testing company, from 51% to 100%, as part of its ma...

9 Dec 2007

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

Problems Associated with Recovering and Recycling Plastics Covered

New Accreditation Program for Testing Personal Body Armor

Self-Levelling Nano Compound for Renovating Floors

Zwick's Latest Strain Measurement Systems Suitable for Use at Sub-Zero Temperatures

New Testing Machine for Evaluating Mechanical Deformation of Sheet Materials

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Production Line is Full

Status of Carbon Fiber Market

Hiden Introduce a Compact SIMS Facility Mounted into a UHV Flange

Carbon Neutral Liquid Fuels Made from Thin Air

Bodycote Testing Assumes Full Ownership of Australian Fire Safety and Engineering Company

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

Xeuss Pro for Nanoscale Characterization

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The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

How do Barometric Pressure Sensors Work?

Metrology Suite for Advanced Solar Cell Manufacturing

Industrial Hygiene Precautions for Chemical Handling

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

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

4A Novel Photo-Rechargeable Supercapacitor With Enhanced Performance

5Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

6New Filter Material Targets PFAS Contamination

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