Despite attractive properties, such as low density, high strength, and corrosion resistance, aluminum alloys have experienced a slower adoption in additive manufacturing (AM) compared to steels, titanium alloys, and superalloys. To date, only a limited number of aluminum powders are available commercially for AM that are suitable for demanding, high-stress or high-temperature environments. Dr. Amir…

By Amy Hurtado, BRANDTECH Marketing Communications Director In the world of laboratory research, precision and accuracy are priorities, particularly when dealing with micro- to low milliliter volumes. The success of experiments and the reliability of results hinge on the meticulous handling of liquids. A wide range of tools are available. To navigate the variety, it…

By Elizabeth Aisenbrey, Ph.D., Global Product Manager 3D bioprinting is a powerful tool that enables researchers to create reproducible 3D constructs for high throughput screening and in vitro tissue models. The ease of use and ability to seamlessly print multi-materials make micro-extrusion-based bioprinting an attractive technique. Despite promising advancements in 3D bioprinting technology, a need…

How BVC Fluid Aspiration units increase safety and convenience for your lab. Fluid aspiration is a common application used to remove liquid from one source and collecting it into another container. This application is often used in life science labs for cell culture work removing spent media as well as other supernatants. Cell culture work…

By Rebecca Lampert, Product Manager at BRANDTECH Scientific Learn how equipment and methods for liquid handling can directly impact lab data validity and repeatability. Many applications in the lab require handling liquids in a variety of volume ranges. Selecting an instrument for a specific application is based the volume being dispensed, the type of liquid…

By Charles H. Trillich / Co-Founder Packworld USA Heat sealing technology has evolved over many decades to reduce cost and increase profit with precision heat sealing. This article reflects on these advancements and how to obtain perfect seals every time. In recent years the methods and means of cutting and/or sealing plastic films and joining…

By Helen Cantrell, Director of Sales and Marketing Cosmetics. Water Filtration. Plastics. Fillers and Extenders. All of these seemingly unrelated industries and applications have something in common: they all use walnut shells. Why? This natural ingredient is incredibly versatile, lending itself to a variety of products. Read on to learn why walnut shells could be…

More than 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually, making it the most important alloy in terms of volume and impact. While steel supports sustainability through lightweight design, magnetic devices and efficient turbines, for example, its primary production does not. Iron is reduced from ore using carbon. The process generates a staggering 3 billion…

There is a growing demand for purer processes, greater process efficiency, reliability, and sustainability for labs. Vacuum plays a major role in supporting many laboratory applications and vacuum technology needs to addresses these concerns. For quite some time now, VACUUBRAND’s diaphragm pump technology has addressed these challenges down to the approximately 1 mbar pressure range…

Artificial intelligence is changing how the world operates and LG Electronics plans to be part of this disruption. In our latest article, we explore LG Electronics’ plan for AI-powered technology in detail, and how its new partnership with Altair Engineering aims to accelerate strategic innovation. By William Horne, Product Specialist In 2006, one month before…

By Jeaneen Kulp, Jackson ImmunoResearch for BRANDTECH Scientific Introduction Jackson ImmunoResearch saw a need to monitor antibody performance at sequential stages of production. Antibody characterization was previously done using a time consuming, complex and physically demanding method which constrained testing to the final step in the process. This led to the loss of valuable decision-making…

CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., introduces Invizo 6000 3D Atom Probe, a new counter-electrode concept with advanced analytical capabilities. Invizo 6000 enables ion optics with atom probe tomography field of view and allows for symmetric laser illumination of specimens. This unique combination of the largest field of view of all 3D Atom Probes, high mass resolving power, thanks…

By William Horne, Product Specialist Amazon is no stranger to making headlines, and this time it is for a rollout of electric delivery trucks. This complements their co-founding of Climate Pledge, an environmental initiative aimed at reaching zero carbon emissions by 2040, 10 years earlier than the Paris Agreement benchmarks.     Sponsored content by…

By William Horne, Product Specialist The future is green, and Boeing is hopping on board. The company aims to have all commercial flights run on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030. To aid in this quest and drive sustainable initiatives in the aviation industry, the company recently announced its plans to open a new research…

Analytical cannabis laboratories face a number of challenges in sample preparation. Extraction of samples from varied matrices for testing is tedious and time consuming, and it makes sense to streamline the process wherever possible for highest throughput. When extracting numerous samples, a safe and convenient way is with a BRAND® Dispensette® S bottletop dispenser which…

Losing university access doesn’t mean losing access to articles anymore By DeepDyve Digital Library Team Many researchers are surprised to find that leaving university also means leaving behind something they didn’t expect—easy access to peer-reviewed literature. Especially for those who have gone to work at startups or other smaller organizations, finding a way to do…

One common question we hear from customers is, what vacuum pump do I need for my laboratory application? The answer depends on a variety of factors such as the type of application, working pressure required, flow rate needed, chemicals the pump will be exposed to, and what type of control is needed. While other factors…

Today’s research and development (R&D) teams need to strike a careful balance between speed and quality to meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Many teams seek the first-mover advantage for the important work they’re executing while grappling with the quality standards expected of them. From researching, organizing and testing new programs, R&D teams often shoulder the…

By Rui Peng, Ph.D., Scientist II, MilliporeSigma, 6000 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 MXenes MXenes are a family of emerging two-dimensional (2D) materials that present intriguing properties such as high conductivity, impressive mechanical strength, and hydrophilicity, to name a few.[1] Chemically, MXenes are derived from the layered ternary formula Mn+1AXn composed of two or…

Radiation is everywhere. And while radioactive materials are often misunderstood, today’s characterization techniques allow for superior detection and analysis and play a vital role in taking the mystery out of these materials. Advanced instruments are now available for that. Whatever the need, understanding these six critical roles will assist in identifying a comprehensive solution to…

An overview of opportunities to advanced energy research using Atom Probe Tomography. According to experts, we’re well on our way to using fuel cells to generate clean and efficient electrical power for a wide range of applications —from transportation to material handling to backup power. The need to understand performance, durability, and other barriers to…

For the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Bio-Sciences at the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) was able to successfully produce test titer plates for the thermoforming of microscopy slides using the new 3D printing process of projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL). The Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences is dedicated to understanding macromolecular complexes, in…

CAMECA is a global leader in elemental and isotopic microanalysis for government, academic, and industry research and process control. CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK, provides a diverse range of advanced characterization technologies, including Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) and Atom Probe Tomography (APT) nanoanalysis and metrology solutions for semiconductors. These instruments are recognized by…

MadgeTech, a leading manufacturer of data loggers worldwide, is known for its innovations in wireless technology, cloud services and real-time monitoring. Recently, MadgeTech introduced the X-Series, comprised of three-dozen multi-channel data loggers for the measurement and recording of temperature, voltage and current. The new series features several significant improvements, including the flexibility to disable channels…

Analytical techniques seek to increase performance and power efficiency Lithium-ion batteries are the future of renewable energy. Few know this better than CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK and a global leader in elemental and isotopic microanalysis. A four-time R&D 100 Awards recipient, CAMECA provides transformational characterization technology for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. CAMECA is a…