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Indium Corporation is electrifying the future with advanced materials solutions at Productronica
The company will present its solder paste alloy and other advanced materials solutions for power device packaging and electronic assembly.
More precision. more variety. more future — Live at Productronica with ViscoTec
The new vipro-PUMP L and vipro-DUO L dispensers, as well as the new vipro-FEED L plus emptying system, will be introduced.
Production twin-based meter optimizes oil and gas operations
Improve flow visibility with physics-based flow estimation for oil, gas and water phases.
Lead-free silicon patch offers clearer, eco-friendly ultrasound imaging
According to the researchers, their ultrasound patch has demonstrated superior performance beyond that of conventional high-cost, lead-based ultrasound transducers — but without using lead at all.
Microcatheter threads to travel through hair-thin arteries to deliver lifesaving treatments
The EPFL team created the MagFlow, which is an ultraminiaturized magnetic microcatheter that relies on the flow of blood to move forward, thus opening up the potential to treat conditions such as stroke, arteriovenous malformations and eye cancers in children.
Harvesting waste heat from thermal processes gets renewed focus
Recovering that lost heat is not a new concept, yet its relevance has grown. Rising energy costs, tighter emissions regulations and the wider goal of industrial decarbonization are pushing companies to extract more value from every unit of energy consumed. Efficiency is now directly tied to competitiveness and compliance.
Record set in deepwater well development
A new benchmark in deepwater well construction has been achieved by Expro in the Gulf of Mexico by deploying the heaviest casing string to date.
Team develops composite metal foam to enhance safety in hazardous material transport
The team created a computational model capable of determining what thickness of CMF is required to offer the desired level of protection necessary for any given application.
Liquid metal framework heals bones while fighting infection
Future applications for the material could range from antimicrobial bone fillers and spinal fusion materials to 3D-printed scaffolds for cancer-related bone loss, diabetic foot and other high-risk infections, according to the Flinders' team.
New wearable patch enables battery-free, non-invasive skin cancer detection
The team determined that the patch clearly distinguished between healthy skin and potentially concerning spots, detecting unique electrical signals encountered with suspicious moles or lesions regardless of skin tone.
'Leaf' it to science: Faux foliage pummels pollution
The innovative device combines organic semiconductors with enzymes obtained from sulfate-reducing bacteria to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen or turn carbon dioxide into formate.
Floating solar film disinfects water
Access to clean drinking water in resource-constrained and disaster-stricken areas may be enlarged by the development of a floating photocatalytic film that disinfects water.
3D-printing approach could produce permanent dental crowns in just hours
The team suggests that the technique promises to transform crowns, bridges, veneers and other restorations by making them faster, more personalized and more convenient.
Spain to Morocco mega tunnel: 60 km to a new era of trade
It's envisioned as a rail connection, integrating a modern, high-speed service that will convey passengers and freight between Europe and Africa via an underground railway system.
Process engineering: New extrusion process for seal profiles
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is commissioning an extrusion line for sealing profiles vulcanized with molten salt, expanding its portfolio of vulcanized materials and geometries for demanding technical applications.
MAQ20 Data Acquisition System — Precision. Performance. Proven reliability.
Built for accuracy and durability, the MAQ20 delivers high-performance data acquisition in the most challenging environments — scalable from compact installations to large distributed systems.
Toxins at the tap: A threat to public health
A trio of dangerous contaminants is widespread in U.S. potable water supplies, posing health threats to thousands of communities.
Deep-sea coating offers dual antifouling and anticorrosion defense in harsh environments
The team from CAS has developed a single coating that marries synergistic antifouling and anticorrosion protection by employing precise molecular design and nanoscale interfacial engineering.
Cooling intelligence in data centers: Backward curved fan technology
This article examines the role of backward curved centrifugal fans, with a focus on their mechanical and aerodynamic characteristics, integration potential and suitability for data center applications.
Nanotech turns phones into food scanners
The team has developed a nanoprobe that changes color to indicate the amount of vitamin C present in fresh produce and juice.