From Purdue University, Brian Huchel Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication techniques taken from the buzzing builders. Nikhilesh Chawla, the Ransburg Professor of Materials Engineering at Purdue, is one of the first to use four-dimensional (4D) imaging…
Plastic to metal, steel to aluminum — the future of welding and lightweight vehicles
Making vehicle structures out of a combination of metals and plastics could make them dramatically lighter, stronger, safer, and more environmentally friendly than the all-steel or all-aluminum approaches that dominate today. But how to join all those materials together quickly and cheaply has been a sticky problem. A University of Michigan lab is developing solutions.…
Software companies partner to improve quantum algorithm development
Q-CTRL, a quantum control infrastructure software company, and Classiq, a maker of quantum algorithm development software, announce a partnership to provide an end-to-end platform for designing, executing, and analyzing quantum algorithms. The new partnership will integrate Classiq’s Quantum Algorithm Design platform with Q-CTRL’s advanced quantum control techniques designed to boost hardware performance. The collaboration combines the sector’s…
Thermal imaging lets researchers see beyond the surface of butterfly wings
Originally developed for surveillance and military operations, thermal cameras are now widely used for scientific research. Advanced IR cameras enable scientists to observe and study all types of environments, including the oceans, land, and sky (space). Different cameras can excel at different things, so researchers need to understand the tradeoffs between different types of thermal…
National labs get $1.5B from Inflation Reduction Act to upgrade facilities
From the Department of Energy The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced $1.5 billion from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to build and upgrade America’s national laboratories. The resources will upgrade scientific facilities, modernize infrastructure, and address deferred maintenance projects at DOE’s Office of Science-managed national laboratories, which are regional…
Wastewater surveillance kit and RNA master mix simplifies detection of COVID-19 targets
The Applied Biosystems Absolute Q SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Surveillance Kit* is designed to provide rapid and consistent absolute quantitation of relevant COVID-19 targets from wastewater samples using digital PCR (dPCR). With minimal hands-on time, the two-tube kit simplifies the dPCR workflow toward a 90-minute time result, without the need for specialized training. Wastewater surveillance has emerged…
Proscia presents study results on new AI that improves diagnostic accuracy for melanoma
Proscia, a provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, has released study results on new AI that predicts diagnostic agreement for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The findings, which were presented at the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) 2022, highlight the potential of the technology to improve diagnostic accuracy for melanoma and…
Ellutia showcasing nitrosamine testing system at Lab Innovations 2022
Ellutia will present the newest addition to its nitrosamine detection solutions, the Automated Total Nitrosamine Analyser (ATNA), at Lab Innovations 2022. The fully automated solution allows for rapid testing of apparent total nitrosamine content (ATNC) and has the right selectivity and sensitivity, so it can quickly identify whether nitrosamines are present down to 1 ppb…
The promise and pressures of biologics R&D
By Christian Olsen, Business Segment Lead, Dotmatics Biologic drugs have increasingly delivered treatments for cancer and rare diseases and continue to prove effective in other wide-ranging areas, from neurological and metabolic disorders to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. But along with the incredible potential biologics offer, there is also great pressure to discover and deliver novel…
At Sandia Labs, a vision for navigating when GPS goes dark
From Sandia National Laboratory Words like “tough” or “rugged” are rarely associated with a quantum inertial sensor. The remarkable scientific instrument can measure motion a thousand times more accurately than the devices that help navigate today’s missiles, aircraft, and drones. But its delicate, table-sized array of components that includes a complex laser and vacuum system…
Re-envisioning virtual labs to ensure researchers focus on science
By Simon Adar, Ph.D., Co-Founder, and CEO of Code Ocean According to a report by Grand View Research the global personalized medicine market was valued at $493.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% through 2028. The firm attributes much of this growth to the…
DOW and CAS collaborate to accelerate R&D capabilities and efficiency
Dow, a materials science company, and CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, have established a strategic collaboration focused on digital capabilities that accelerate research and development and identify new opportunities within key growth areas around the world. “We are committed to improving systems and processes that advance scientific progress and enhance the efficiency…
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches solution to help evolve cell therapy manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has unveiled the Gibco CTS DynaCellect Magnetic Separation System (DynaCellect) to help cell therapy developers easily move from process and clinical development to commercial manufacturing. This next-generation cell isolation, cell activation, cell depletion, and Dynabeads magnetic beads removal instrument provides a scalable, flexible, automated, and closed system to help optimize the…
Baker-Polito announces grant to boost BlueTech innovation at UMass-Boston
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced a new $820,000 innovation grant to UMass Boston from the Seaport Economic Council (SEC), which will invest in new research and development tools on the waterfront campus and spur engagement with innovative BlueTech startups. The SEC’s Innovation Grant program, managed by the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech),…
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches a more sustainable solution for large-scale cell culture harvesting
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled the Thermo Scientific DynaSpin Single-Use Centrifuge system at the BioProcess International annual conference in Boston. The system is specifically designed to provide an optimal single-use solution for large-scale cell culture harvesting. The DynaSpin system improves and streamlines harvesting for cell culture separation in single-use bioprocesses by reducing the number of…
SwRI creates Space Sector with two new divisions to support space R&D
From Southwest Research Institute Southwest Research Institute’s Space Science and Engineering Division, with 465 employees in three states, has been restructured to create two new technical divisions. Dr. James L. Burch, vice president of the Space Science Division, will become Senior Vice President leading SwRI’s new Space Sector organization, encompassing all three divisions. Dr. Robin…
Atomic absorption spectrophotometers provide safe, high-performance, high-sensitivity analysis
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its new AA-7800 Series atomic absorption spectrophotometers. These instruments offer high sensitivity, stability and comprehensive safety elements, provide versatility with a variety of options and support multielement analysis. The series also features the industry’s smallest dual atomizer system. These new spectrophotometers enable safe high-performance flame analysis. For…
Industry partners use ORNL software to trim carbon footprint of buildings
From Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Two years after the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory provided a model of nearly every building in America, commercial partners are using the tool for tasks ranging from designing energy-efficient buildings and cities to linking energy efficiency to real estate value and risk. International companies like Google…
DuPont debuts Micromax brand for microcircuit and component materials products
DuPont announces the launch of a new brand, Micromax, that will encompass the products formerly under the Microcircuit and Component Materials brand. Micromax products are used in a wide variety of electronics applications — from automotive, passive components, and 5G communications to healthcare and consumer goods. “Micromax aims to be the leading brand for electronic…
SwRI celebrates 75 years of service to humankind
From Southwest Research Institute: On September 19, Southwest Research Institute celebrated its 75th anniversary. SwRI began in 1947 as a ranch dedicated to scientific livestock production and has since grown into a worldwide leader in research efforts, from deep sea to deep space, for the benefit of humankind. Today, SwRI is one of San Antonio’s…
DOWSIL Immersion Cooling Technology improves data centers’ sustainability and efficiency
Dow has introduced DOWSIL Immersion Cooling Technology, a next-generation solution for cooling hyperscale cloud and enterprise data centers with optimized efficiency and sustainability. Award-winning DOWSIL Immersion Cooling Technology offers a revolutionary approach to thermal management and sustainability for fast-growing data centers in a new era of high-speed, high-volume data communications. Winner of R&D 100 Award…
New additive technology protects paper products from food liquids and oils
AGC Chemicals Americas introduces FibraLAST non-fluorinated sizing additives that protect paper products from both water and food oils. These patent-pending grades are designed as alternatives to traditional sizing products. This new barrier technology is suitable for molded, formed fiber and cardboard products such as fast-casual bowls, plates, containers and pizza boxes. FibraLAST grades prevent the bleed-through…
New digital corrosion-resistant programmable stirring hot plates
Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc. announces its EchoTherm Model HS70 corrosion-resistant fully programmable digital stirring hot plates. These units are designed with a purge port for infusing an inert gas, such as lab air, into the chassis of the unit. This positive pressure inside the chassis causes the gas to flow out of any openings and…
Ultrathin device could replace a roomful of equipment
From Sandia National Laboratory: An ultrathin invention could make future computing, sensing and encryption technologies remarkably smaller and more powerful by helping scientists control a strange but useful phenomenon of quantum mechanics, according to new research recently published in the journal Science. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and the Max Planck Institute for the Science…
The TrilliumSeriesTM Adiabatic Cooler combines energy efficiency and low water use
Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announces the release of its new TrilliumSeries Adiabatic Cooler. This adiabatic cooler is suitable for applications that demand a combination of energy efficiency and limited water use. BAC’s innovative design maximizes both water and energy efficiency, ultimately minimizing costs. In addition, the TrilliumSeries Cooler is designed to make installation and ongoing…