Materials characterization specialist Malvern Instruments has joined two key European initiatives that aim to promote excellence in cross-disciplinary research and technique development in soft matter composites and complex fluids. These are: the SoftComp Consortium; and, the newly funded EU FP7 project, European SoftMatter Infrastructure (ESMI). SoftComp promotes networking and joint project development among the best […]

Eden Prairie, Minn. – MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) today reported that it was notified by the U.S. Department of the Air Force that it has been suspended from U.S. federal government contracting and from directly or indirectly receiving the benefits of federal assistance programs. The suspension is temporary pending any ensuing legal proceedings and […]

Salisbury, UK – NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce the release of Zeta Potential Analysis applying Z-NTA, particle by particle characterization of surface charge. Z-NTA will make its public debut at the US Pittsburgh Conference & Exposition being held in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia from March 14 until 17th, booth #519. Zeta […]

COLUMBIA, Md. – The new AG-Xplus Series from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments offers precision materials analysis from tabletop and floor-type universal testing machines. Ultra-fast 5kHz (0.2 msec) sampling captures dramatic fluctuations in test force, and users can alter sampling conditions during testing for more detailed analysis. With a 3,300 mm/min return speed and 3,000 mm/min crosshead […]

Anton Paar launches a new range of Abbemat refractometers which embody four decades of technical know-how. Building on the longstanding knowledge from Dr. Kernchen, Anton Paar continues the tradition of producing high-end refractometers and presents three new product lines: The Performance line, Performance Plus line and Heavy Duty line. The Performance line: “Measures, measures, measures.” […]

Strengthening Our Ability to Develop Analytical and Measuring Instruments Tailored to Local Needs in China In January 2011, Shimadzu Corporation established a new R&D Division for analytical and measuring instruments at Shimadzu International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., our local subsidiary in Shanghai. The new R&D division serves to strengthen Shimadzu’s marketing capabilities in China and […]

Strongwell’s on-site 10,000 sq. ft. laboratory is now equipped with a new Instron 5984 Materials Testing Machine with an Environmental Chamber. Research and development is vital to the company’s future and reliable material property data is necessary for design and development. Strongwell is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is committed to providing products in accordance with […]

Malvern Instruments has launched the Zetasizer µV with OmniFACE and OmniSEC, a new SEC-LS (size exclusion chromatography – light scattering) detector package dedicated to protein analysis. The proven Zetasizer µV offers dual DLS (dynamic light scattering) and SLS (static light scattering) capabilities. It can be used as a stand-alone detector, analyzing samples in a cuvette, […]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Particle Sciences, Inc., a leading pharmaceutical CRO, is pleased to announce the establishment of a strategic alliance with HORIBA Instruments of Irvine, CA, which is the U.S. sales and marketing division of HORIBA Limited of Kyoto, Japan. This alliance assures that both client bases are provided with a total solution, combining the […]

LARGO, FL– A new single-column materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments provides enhanced speed, accuracy and flexibility for all materials testing applications under 1kN force. High-precision displacement measurement is assured by the Model LS1 instrument’s linear guide technology, pre-loaded ball screws and advanced software compensation systems. Industry applications include plastics, packaging, medical devices, automotive, electronics, […]