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…
Micro 3D printing makes micro-molds for thermoformed microplates
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…
SIMS, APT and Semiconductors: Q&A with Three Experts at CAMECA
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…
Managing the demands of data logging, 16 channels at a time
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…
Magnifying the power of lithium-ion battery materials
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…
Case Study: Validate Quality & Efficiency with the Titan S8
By Kelly Wright, Marketing Coordinator, MadgeTech The ultimate companion for quality assurance, the MadgeTech Titan S8 is a portable, precision test instrument and data logger with eight fully programmable inputs. Whether monitoring one or all eight channels simultaneously, the easy-to-use touchscreen interface allows users to quickly view and react to real-time data right from the…
Perovskite Solar Cells
by Avery Luedtke, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, MilliporeSigma, 6000 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Perovskite Solar Cells Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are photovoltaic (PV) devices containing a light-absorbing layer that has the general formula AMX3,[1] and a crystal structure similar to the mineral perovskite (CaTiO3). The advantageous electronic and optical properties of perovskites have contributed…
Free content on AI in Medicine
Access the Springer Nature virtual issue Over the years the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine has become increasingly important. A growing number of disciplines and branches of medicine are using AI in some capacity or other, they include radiology, genomics, oncology and cardiology, to name a few. AI assists researchers to solve complex…
Next-generation, compressor-free plate sealer provides superior flexibility and process efficiency to researchers
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the launch of a next-generation, compressor-free plate sealer, designed to alleviate the maintenance burden on operators, while offering unparalleled process customization capabilities, intuitive operation and significant work efficiencies. Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research laboratories can now benefit from a system capable of simplifying the plate sealing process and enabling improved reliability…
How to cut the cost of manufacturing
Manufacturing to budget can be achieved with a forward-thinking approach, encompassing the design of cost-efficient parts and the selection of a versatile manufacturing partner. By Ronan Ye Whether your business needs five parts or five million, identifying cost-cutting techniques can be easier said than done. After all, cutting costs can seem like a surefire route…
