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Textron Buys Leading Manufacturer of Electrical Connectors and Cable Assemblies

Textron Inc.'s Greenlee business unit has completed an acquisition of Utilux, a leading manufacturer of electrical connectors and cable assemblies for electrical distributors and a number of European industrial segme...

10 Jul 2008

Supplier to Aircraft and Energy Industry Updates Testing Facilities with Help from Zwick

Thanks to recent modernizations by Zwick, Leistritz's testing machines now satisfy ASTM and Nadcap requirements.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 10 Jul 2008

New Technology to Help Develop Plastic Electronic Devices

A new way to help technologists develop efficient and inexpensive plastic electronic devices, such as plastic solar cells and a new type of transistor was showcased by physicist Andrea Liscio.

8 Jul 2008

Destructive Testing of Boeing 787 Dreamliner Horizontal Stabilizer Completed

Alenia Aeronautica, successfully completed destructive testing on the horizontal stabilizer of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The test took place at Alenia's Pomigliano plant in Naples with Boeing engineers and representatives of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in attendance.

4 Jul 2008

A Rubber Anaconda May be the Key to Wave Powered Electricity Generation

A device consisting of a giant rubber tube may hold the key to producing affordable electricity from the energy in sea waves. Invented in the UK, the ‘Anaconda’ is a totally innovative wave energy concept....

4 Jul 2008

Major Step Taken Towards the Goal of Printed Electronics

European researchers have taken a major step towards the goal of developing printable electronics that can be used for creating radio frequency identification tags and flexible watch displays. Researchers have long dr...

2 Jul 2008

Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and Dave Matthews Band Take On Global Warming Reduction

Carbon offsets increasingly are becoming a major component in the arsenal for reducing global warming. Even Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and the Dave Matthews Band are doing it: acquiring carbon offsets to reduce the car...

2 Jul 2008

New Design Guide for Liquid and Powder Coil and Extrusion Coatings

PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has published a new guide specification for its liquid and powder coil and extrusion coatings. PPG is the first coatings company to make selection and specification of f...

2 Jul 2008

Zwick Expands Its Range of Plastics Testing Instruments

Zwick is concentrating its activities in the plastics field through its own competence center. The “Plastics Testing Initiative” has been underway for two years, and the range of products for testing plastics is being systematically expanded.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 1 Jul 2008

PANalytical Ensure High Technical Competency in Staff with New Training Facilities

With a service network spanning more countries than any other manufacturer of analytical X-ray equipment, PANalytical is able to provide unrivalled levels of customer support.

1 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 Testing News

Textron Buys Leading Manufacturer of Electrical Connectors and Cable Assemblies

Supplier to Aircraft and Energy Industry Updates Testing Facilities with Help from Zwick

New Technology to Help Develop Plastic Electronic Devices

Destructive Testing of Boeing 787 Dreamliner Horizontal Stabilizer Completed

A Rubber Anaconda May be the Key to Wave Powered Electricity Generation

Major Step Taken Towards the Goal of Printed Electronics

Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and Dave Matthews Band Take On Global Warming Reduction

New Design Guide for Liquid and Powder Coil and Extrusion Coatings

Zwick Expands Its Range of Plastics Testing Instruments

PANalytical Ensure High Technical Competency in Staff with New Training Facilities

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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 Testing News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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