January 15, 2020 Materials Analysis Product Launch

Launch of Fluorescent X-ray Coating Thickness Gauge FT160 series that enables measurement of micro-spot smaller than 100µm

January 15, 2020 Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation announced the release of the FT160 series of X-ray coating thickness gauges for measuring plating thickness and composition at micro spots of less than 100 micrometers in diameter. Advances in mobile electronic devices such as smartphone and tablet PCs, as well as in automotive electronic components have resulted... Read more

January 15, 2020 M&A, Partnerships Materials Analysis

New Technological Leader in Particle Characterization

On 1 January 2020 the companies RETSCH Technology GmbH, Microtrac Europe GmbH and BEL Europe GmbH have merged to become the new Microtrac Retsch GmbH. This new constellation allows users of particle characterization in the EMEA region to access the broadest product portfolio worldwide from one single source. Under the brand name Microtrac MRB the company provides systems... Read more

October 1, 2019 Lab Top-10 Materials Analysis Product Launch

TA Instruments Expands ElectroForce Fatigue Testing Capabilities with New 16-Specimen Instrument

 New MSF16 high-capacity and easy-to-use instrument is designed to advance customers’ test programs and shorten their development time   NEW CASTLE, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 1, 2019– Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today introduced the new TA Instruments™ MSF16 Multi-Specimen Fatigue Instrument. The MSF16 extends the capability of accelerated cyclic testing by loading 16 specimens simultaneously, rapidly delivering insights into the... Read more

August 7, 2019 Materials Analysis PR/Corporate

Highly Regarded Industry Veteran, Dr. Jane Bishop, Joins Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

8/07/2019 Dr. Bishop named General Manager of Commercial Operations for Europe, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia and Australia  For the past 25 years, Dr. Bishop has played critical roles in the rise and transformation of Malvern Panalytical in her position as Commercial Director where she was responsible for global sales. Malvern merged with Panalytical... Read more

August 7, 2019 Materials Analysis Product Launch

Micromeritics Instrument Corp. Launches MLC Online Instrument Training eLearning Platform

8/07/2019 Comprehensive On-Demand Program Will Initially Cover Three Products and Will Be Available to its Global Customer Base Norcross, GA – July 00, 2019 – Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of premium products for advanced material characterization, today announced the launch of its Micromeritics Learning Center (MLC) Online Instrument Training eLearning Platform. The... Read more

August 1, 2019 Materials Analysis Product Launch

Instron Releases New 9400 Series Drop Towers Featuring Bluehill® Impact Software

At Instron, we maintain our position at the leading edge of impact testing innovation through design and collaboration, both with our customers and leading university and industry researchers. The development of Instron Drop Tower Systems and Bluehill® Impact Software is based on a full understanding of customer needs for both an enhanced user-experience and outstanding productivity.... Read more

August 1, 2019 Materials Analysis Product Launch

EDAX Launches New OIM Matrix Software Package for EBSD

Thursday, August 1, 2019 MAHWAH, NJ, August 1, 2019 – AMETEK EDAX, Inc., a leader in X-ray microanalysis and electron diffraction instrumentation, has introduced the OIM Matrix™ software package, which brings dynamic diffraction-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) pattern simulations and dictionary indexing capabilities to the EBSD market. The OIM Matrix™ package allows users to simulate EBSD... Read more

July 31, 2019 Lab Top-10 Materials Analysis Product Launch

Shimadzu’s New HMV-G30 / HMV-G31Series Micro Vickers Hardness Testers Include New Data Protection Functions and a Model Equipped with a Color Camera

July 31, 2019  Photo: HMV-G30 / HMV-G31 Series Micro Vickers Hardness Tester  Shimadzu has released the HMV-G30 / HMV-G31 series micro Vickers hardness testers. They are equipped with new functions to improve data reliability, can accommodate ISO standards related to Vickers hardness tests, and offer high expandability. A micro Vickers hardness tester measures Vickers hardness... Read more

July 12, 2019 Materials Analysis

Micromeritics Subsidiary Inaugurated in Munich-Unterschleißheim

Jul 16, 2019 Unterschleißheim, Germany – July 12, 2019 – Micromeritics Instrument Corporation has celebrated the opening of its new German subsidiary and European application laboratory “Particle Testing Authority” in Munich-Unterschleissheim on July 9, 2019 with invited customers, employees and representatives of local politics. Jeff Sherman, Micromeritics’ Vice President Sales and Marketing, and Christoph Böck,... Read more