Heather Hall

EnergyX has successfully deployed the first of three LiTAS pilot plants, a containerized direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit, for operation at Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the largest lithium resource in the world. EnergyX first licensed its core technology from the University of Texas in May 2019, and only two years later has amassed a team…

The PhotoCube, from ThalesNano and ComInnex, is a multi-wavelength benchtop photoreactor designed for advanced photochemical reactions. Various configurations can be applied to a diverse set of batch, flow and stop-flow photochemical reactions. Options for multicolor and UV LEDs enable you to apply up to 7 wavelengths, in addition to white, even simultaneously. The combination of…

From Argonne National Laboratory, a 2021 R&D 100 winner Manufacturing is a truly time-consuming and cost-intensive process. To optimize the design of a new product, manufacturers typically undergo round after round of experimental trials and iterative prototype evaluation. However, as the volume and complexity of data increases, industry leaders are increasingly turning to high-fidelity computer…

Guest editorial from Permali, a material solutions company specializing in manufacture, design and qualification of composite and PU material solutions for the defense, aerospace, health, rail, automotive and many other engineering sectors that require compliance with complex regulatory frameworks. There is growing importance in the ways industries implement circular economy models at scale, not only…

As part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals, DuPont launched a new portfolio of sustainable acetal homopolymer grades, with the brand name of Delrin Renewable Attributed (RA), from E.I. DuPont de Nemours (Mobility & Materials). Delrin Renewable Attributed base polymer is produced from 100% bio-feedstock from second generation waste sources (not in competition with food or…

Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates and partner, Agilyx Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS and a pioneer in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics, announced the successful results of a full-scale production trial for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA; commonly called acrylic) depolymerization at Agilyx’s facility in Tigard, Oregon. The full-scale trial, conducted in August 2021, returned…

The Precision Deicer, developed by Clinch River Computing and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, uses light-detection and ranging data to gauge the amount of salt or brine needed per section of road, judged against a vulnerability index that accounts for such variables as slope and solar radiation. This technology conserves public resources, ensures driver safety and…

By Mike Connell, COO & Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Enthought Data is at the foundation of digital strategy Digital transformation is fundamentally changing the way we live, work and relate to each other, both personally and professionally. New entrants are disrupting established industries with novel, digitally enabled operating and business models seemingly overnight, and…

The VS290-33 features a rounded, dual thermal-visible probe for increased flexibility in conducting underground utility-vault inspection and other high-voltage scenarios that require a CAT IV rating. The VS290-21 provides thermal-only building, mechanical and electrical inspection capabilities for hard-to-reach areas from crawlspaces to inside motors for construction and maintenance professionals. Along with the new VS290 Videoscope…

Pfannenberg a manufacturer of thermal management technologies, has released updated 34X1C / DTS 36X1C Series Cooling Units, which offer superior capacity, more efficient design, and a robust build to ensure a longer service life of the cooling unit. The new DTS 34X1C / DTS 36X1C Series Cooling Units are designed to take up less space…

Brightseed’s Forager is an AI-based scientific platform that maps the chemical complexity of plants to the biological complexity in humans. Through this map, Forager identifies bioactive compounds that solve unmet human health needs, linking distinct compounds from specific plants to fundamental biological processes that drive our health. Nature has evolved a wealth of natural compounds…

Bison, from Idaho National Laboratory, helps engineers model fuel performance inside a nuclear reactor, allowing them to test different fuel configurations and optimize safety and efficiency. Nuclear power companies use Bison to create advanced simulations of the new fuel configurations required to power the next generation of more economical nuclear reactors. Bison is a nuclear…

From Sandia National Laboratories Using a microscopic method for measuring electrical potential, a team of scientists at Sandia National Laboratories may have discovered how to make a longer-lasting, more efficient battery. The team of Elliot Fuller, Josh Sugar and Alec Talin detailed their findings in an article published Oct. 19 in American Chemical Society Energy…

The new Brand accu-jet S pipette controller stands alone as a versatile and well-balanced addition to any lab. It makes lab work simple, easy and efficient, whether it is used for cell culture work, reagent preparation or general pipetting. Adjust power and precision on the fly, with pressure sensitive buttons that smoothly control pipetting speed…

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s PEGASUS is a portable, ruggedized and simple-to-operate biosensor that detects a variety of important and biochemically disparate markers, including bacterial signatures, viral genetic material, toxins, and potential biothreat agents in less than 30 minutes. PEGASUS detects biomarkers from an array of environmental samples, bodily fluids, food supplies and more. Biochemical analytical…

For research applications requiring highly precise genome editing, including engineering CAR T cells and creating cellular models for disease discovery, the Invitrogen TrueCut HiFi Cas9 Protein* significantly minimizes off-target events while retaining maximum on-target editing efficiency. Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the new protein to complement its growing portfolio of CRISPR genome editing solutions. CRISPR genome…

PerkinElmer has announced that the performance of its SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR assays are not impacted by the emergence of Omicron (B.1.1.529), a variant of concern that was recently identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). There are more than 30 Omicron mutations reported in the S gene of SARS-CoV-2. PerkinElmer’s assays do not target the S…

The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has outlined predictions for the life sciences industry in 2022. The predictions come from three experts recently appointed by the Alliance to drive collaboration efforts across its three key themes. Their insights span the urgent fights against antimicrobial resistance,…

BIG NET, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ReactWell and Holocene Climate Corp., is a negative emission technology (NET) that captures carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere through direct air capture. The technology involves a new class of absorbents called bis-imino-guanidines (BIGs) that absorb CO2 from air into aqueous solutions and convert it into crystalline…

PerkinElmer announces the launch of its PKeye Workflow Monitor, a cloud-based platform enabling laboratory personnel to remotely manage and monitor their PerkinElmer instruments and workflows in real-time. The PKeye Workflow Monitor offers scientists and researchers 24/7 access and visibility into their laboratory operations. With a cloud-based web design and centralized summary dashboard, authorized users can…

ZEISS has released ZEISS Mineralogic 3D software for automated quantitative mineralogy that achieves increased productivity and efficiency for the mining industry. By understanding composition, mineral relationships and fabric of the geological materials under scrutiny, including locked grains, miners are able to respond faster to critical production questions. Maximizing recovery requires improvements in efficiency The process…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending November 19, 2021, closed at 5,676.92 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -0.30% (or -17.12 basis points) from the week ending November 12, 2021. The stock of nine RDWI members gained value from 0.17% (Alphabet/Google) to 7.04% (Apple). The stock of…

AeroMINE (Motionless INtegrated Extraction), from Sandia National Laboratories, stationary wind harvesters provide safe, scalable, distributed electricity generation with no external moving parts. They easily integrate with buildings or operate stand-alone. They can complement rooftop solar providing safe, affordable and reliable power to warehouses, box stores, commercial buildings, military bases and remote locations, massively reducing greenhouse…

Elli, the Volkswagen subsidiary that provides sustainable energy and charging solutions, has partnered with ev.energy to launch the Volkswagen Group’s first ever intelligent household electricity tariff: Volkswagen Naturstrom Connect. The tariff will use ev.energy’s platform to market and manage the new tariff with electric vehicle owners. The Volkswagen Naturstrom Connect tariff has been developed by…

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced it has begun collaborating with Cadenza Innovation, provider of safe, low cost and energy-dense Lithium-ion-based storage solutions, to define a strategic relationship including a shared goal of building the industry’s highest performance battery cell production lines. During 2022 the companies…