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Using Light-Harvesting Metal to Trigger Chemical Reactions

An unusual interaction between metal and light can be harnessed to make chemical reactions more sustainable, but the physics underlying it has been extensively debated in the field.

18 Jul 2017

Planar, Parallel Motion Basis for New 6-Axis Positioning Systems

Worldwide nanopositioning equipment leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has engineered and released two new compact multi-axis positioning stages based on low-profile parallel-kinematic motion devices.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 17 Jul 2017

New Nanopositioning Solutions Catalog Debuted at LASER 2017

Motion and precision positioning systems expert PI (Physik Instrumente) issued a catalog on newly introduced precision motion solutions for photonics, robotics, microscopy, and highly accurate industrial automation applications at LASER World of PHOTONICS, held in Munich, Germany last month.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 7 Jul 2017

New Metal Alloy Could be the Solution to Demands of Futuristic Technologies

Microscopic sensors seem to be the go-to technology in the future for jet engines, cars, and oil rigs, and also appliances, gadgets, and public utilities that include the internet of things.

29 Jun 2017

New TriboLab CMP Provides Cost-Effective Characterization of Chemical Mechanical Wafer Polishing Processes

Bruker’s Nano Surfaces Division today announced the introduction of the TriboLab CMP Process and Material Characterization System, which provides a unique characterization capability for the development of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) processes on the proven robust UMT TriboLab™ mechanical testing platform.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 28 Jun 2017

Nano One Showcases Pilot Plant with First Fabrication of Lithium Ion Cathode Materials

Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials, stated that commissioning of the pilot plant is done and that scaled-up manufacture of lithium ion cathode materials that match Nano One’s processing and battery capacity objectives has been confirmed.

27 Jun 2017

Scientists Induce Magnetocapacitance Opposite to Normal Capacitance

A key electronic component in various kinds of electrical circuits is a capacitor — a component with the ability to store and rapidly release a charge.

2 Jun 2017

Anasys Instruments to Host 2nd Annual European Forum on Nanoscale IR Spectroscopy

Join leading experts at the 2nd European Forum on Nanoscale IR Spectroscopy in Brussels, focusing on innovative techniques and applications in various fields.

26 May 2017

Analytik Are Exclusive Distributors for Nanophoton, Japanese Manufacturers of Innovative, Benchtop Raman Imaging Systems

Analytik has been appointed as the exclusive distributors in the UK & Ireland for the Nanophoton range of Raman imaging systems.

From Analytik Ltd 9 May 2017

Nano One Announces Process Improvements for Boosting Battery Power

Dr. Stephen Campbell, Principal Scientist at Nano One Materials, announced process improvements that will help in boosting power and reducing the cost for lithium ion cathode materials.

13 Apr 2017

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