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Multi-sensor microscope optical head enables multiple FA techniques

Quantum Focus Instrument Corp., Vista, Calif., introduces QuantumScope, a multi-sensor microscope optical head in which mid-wavelength infrared hot-spot detection, photoemission, and laser signal injection microscopy techniques are integrated into the same optical inspection platform.

Eutectic gallium-indium nanoparticles developed for inkjet printing of electronic circuits

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., reports that researchers have developed eutectic gallium-indium nanoparticles coated with Ga2O3 or thiol and suspended in ethanol for inkjet printing of electronic circuits.

Flir Systems launches three science-grade cooled thermal cameras

Flir Systems, Freeport, Pa., has launched three science-grade thermal cameras: the A6200sc NIR, A8300sc HD MWIR, and A6700sc LWIR.

Flir Systems launches three science-grade cooled thermal cameras

Flir Systems, Freeport, Pa., has launched three science-grade thermal cameras: the A6200sc NIR, A8300sc HD MWIR, and A6700sc LWIR. Designed for applications such as electronics development, these cooled cameras deliver high image quality, standardized interfaces, and Matlab integration. The image shows a photo of a cooled InSb pcb from the A6700sc.

Sandia, Purdue University establish strategic alliance to speed adoption of technology

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, N.M., and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., have signed an extensive, five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic alliance that seeks to solve large national problems, sustain and engage human capital, and accelerate adoption of technology.

Fifty years of Moore’s Law results in 1.3 transistors on a single integrated circuit

Semi, San Jose, Calif., reports that April 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Moore’s Law.

Duke researchers develop probes for bond testing of 3D integrated circuits

Duke University, Durham, N.C., announces that its researchers have introduced probing solutions that may enable pre-bond and post-bond testing of through-silicon vias and logic dies used in manufacturing semiconductor components.

Thin porous copper sheets transfer five times more heat from electronic devices

Fujitsu Laboratories, Japan, has reportedly developed the world’s first thin heat pipe designed for small electronic devices.

Interior aircraft material handles the heat

As aircraft interior designers seek to achieve modern, light-filled cabin environments, they require a range of transparent materials that meet the industry’s vertical burn standards and are amenable to different processing technologies.

Thin cooling device developed for compact electronics

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Japan, developed what is said to be the world’s first thin cooling device designed for small, thin electronic devices.

Ipsen ships more than 15 furnaces that can run several different heat-treating processes

Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., recently shipped more than 15 furnaces, including horizontal and vertical MetalMaster, Titan, TurboTreater, and VFS furnaces, as well as a vacuum aluminum-brazing furnace.

EFD Induction furnace chosen for heat treatment of balance shafts

EFD Induction Inc., Madison Heights, Mich., announces that a global supplier of engine, steering, and chassis components has selected a HardLine VM 500EFD furnace for hardening balance shafts.

Constellium invests $40 million to expand automotive structures plant in Michigan

Constellium N.V., New York, has invested $40 million to expand its plant in Van Buren, Mich., which produces customized automotive structures and which features advanced prototyping and development capabilities.

Shape memory actuators to help astronauts exercise and reduce fatigue

Arquimea Ingenieria, Spain, reports that its engineers have developed a flexible exo-muscular system based on shape memory alloy actuators to assist astronauts in microgravity.

Kay & Associates announces “Fundamentals of Brazing” seminar

Kay & Associates, Simsbury, Conn., will hold an intensive three-day brazing-training programs in Los Angeles, May 12-14.

Admedes Schuessler’s Blue Oxide surface treatment builds 15-nm oxide layer on Nitinol

Admedes Schuessler, Germany, reports that its Blue Oxide surface treatment for controlled thermal oxidation creates a 15- to 100-nm oxide layer on Nitinol with pure and dense TiO2, without causing performance-fading byproducts.

New Norman Noble facility doubles manufacturing capacity for prototype orthopedic implants

Norman Noble Inc., Highland Heights, Ohio, has opened a new process development center in Naples, Florida, that doubles the company’s capacity for manufacturing orthopedic implant and device prototypes.

Copper foam for air cooled heat sinks

Versarien Technologies Ltd, London, launched a brand new range of 10 Low Profile Air Cooled Heat Sinks using the incredible new material VersarienCu.

Aluminum battery charges in one minute (with video)

Scientists invented the first high-performance aluminum battery that is fast-charging, long-lasting, and inexpensive.

Zeiss provides scanning electron, stereo, and digital microscopes to ECR Engines

Zeiss provides scanning electron, stereo, and digital microscopes to ECR Engines.

IBC Engineered Materials to supply Beralcast imaging system components to Kaman

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp., reports that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, IBC Engineered Materials Corp., Wilmington, Mass., has received a purchase order from Kaman Corp. to supply Beralcast beryllium-aluminum imaging system components for U.S. naval and foreign military tactical aircraft.

Artificial hand functions by muscles made of bundles of nickel-titanium wire

Engineers at Saarland University have developed an artificial hand with muscles made from bundles of ultrafine nickel-titanium alloy wires that are able to tense and flex.

Curtiss-Wright acquires Bolt’s Metallizing for its thermal spray capabilities

Curtiss-Wright Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has acquired certain assets and liabilities of Bolt’s Metallizing Inc., Phoenix, a leading provider of thermal spray coatings for critical aerospace applications.

Arcam and GKN form partnership to industrialize additive manufacturing via EBM

Arcam AB, Sweden, and GKN Aerospace, U.K., have formed a new Joint Technology Development Partnership to fully industrialize additive manufacturing for aerospace applications using Arcam’s electron beam melting (EBM) technology.

Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies system combines CNC machining with additive manufacturing

Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Ltd., Leicestershire, U.K., has developed a system that can be integrated into any CNC machine to allow for metal deposition (via laser cladding), as well as finishing and inspection of parts, all on a single machine.