Oxford Instruments, the leading supplier of SEM-based particle analysis systems, has introduced its next generation particle analysis platform, AZtecFeature. AZtecFeature can automatically detect and characterise particles present in a sample, reporting on each particle’s position, morphology and chemical composition with nanometre resolution. Typical applications of AZtecFeature include the analysis of particles trapped in filters to […]

BOSTON — At the 2014 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit, Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the release of theUMT TriboLab™, the latest generation of the world-leading Universal Mechanical Tester (UMT) platform. TriboLab incorporates into a single, modular platform the full range of performance previously offered in several UMT models, with further increased load capacity and […]

Malvern, UK: Malvern Instruments has released new guidance on using automated image analysis to detect and quantify agglomerates. The ability of uncontrolled agglomeration to substantially impact the performance and value of powder products makes efficient agglomerate detection vital across a number of industries. ‘Identification of agglomerates using automated image analysis’ presents practical strategies for efficiently […]

Eden Prairie, Minn. –– MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced it has received an order in excess of $3 million for a large expansion of the test facilities in the Lyngby Campus of Technical University of Denmark (DTU). DTU is one of the […]

BERWYN, Pa.– AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced two promotions within its senior management team. Thomas C. Marecic and Ronald J. Oscher have each been promoted to President, Electronic Instruments Group. In these roles, they will be responsible for overseeing different divisions within the process businesses of AMETEK’s Electronic Instrument Group. Tom and Ron will […]

Participants at this year’s Annual Meeting of The Society of Rheology were invited to participate in a drawing at Anton Paar’s booth that promised them the future of rheology. This was not an exaggeration: the prize was an MCR 702 TwinDrive™, the world’s most accurate rheometer, covering all past, present and future applications in rheology. […]

Middleboro, MA – Brookfield Engineering is making viscosity measurement easier than ever with the new Model QB Quick Action Lab Stand. The spring-loaded Model QB simplifies your testing process! With the push of a button, the viscometer glides up and down, allowing for quick positioning, rapid sample change and improved laboratory efficiency. The Model QB […]

Houston, TX., USA –– PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is pleased to announce that its ISL PMD 110 is now approved for use in the ASTM Reference Standard D1655 for Aviation Fuels. ASTM recently added ASTM D7345, the PMD Method, to the jet fuel reference […]

Middleboro, MA – Brookfield Engineering introduces the new DV1 Viscometer – the lowest-cost, continuous sensing digital viscometer in the Brookfield family of instruments. Almost every part of the instrument sports a fresh new appearance from top to bottom. The head of the DV1 Viscometer features a new shape and a larger easy-to-read display. Multiple language […]

State College, Pa. – CANNON Instrument Company® announces the release of the automated CAV® 4.2 dual-bath kinematic viscometer for ASTM D445. The instrument will make its commercial debut at the Gulf Coast Conference (CANNON® booth #1002) in Galveston, Texas on October 14th and 15th. Medium to high throughput laboratories requiring D445 precision will find the […]