Laboratory Conferences - Materials Science Events

Investigating Intracellular Ice Formation with Cryomicroscopy
Cryopreservation is the preservation of living and structurally intact cells and tissues by cooling to very low temperatures (as low as -196°C). A key challenge facing cryopreservation research is ... read more
A Comprehensive History of Testing Tackiness and New Innovations
An overview of quantifying tackiness and its importance in a variety of applications such as foods, adhesives, inks and petroleum products. read more
Innovative 2-Disk Test Instrument to Study Friction Under Slip Rolling Conditions
Highly concentrated slip-rolling contacts face demands for light-weight design and friction reduction. FZG or FE8 are well-established test rigs for slip rolling, but deliver results for single ... read more
Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolation Facilitates Micron-Level Optical Photopatterning Research into Organic Photovoltaic Performance
University of California/Davis' Moulé Group has been researching a scalable process for controlling film topography with sub-micrometer resolution. Assisting this research, the lab relies on Negative... read more
Novel Cutting Mill to Optimize Versatile Comminution
Novel Cutting Mill to Optimize Versatile Comminution read more
Tackling Polymer, Biopolymer, and Electronics Recycling with Innovative Testing & Analysis and Best Practices
Polymers and electronics have become essential parts of our everyday lives. As their use has grown, so has the need to improve the recycling of polymer and electronics waste. Scientific testing and ... read more
Tips for Maintaining Nimble Business Practices in Materials Manufacturing During Market Shifts
Lorin Industries President reflects on adaptive practices that have helped maintain stability during current and past market upheavals. read more
Domestic Supplies Takes on New Urgency in the Post-COVID Era
Spotlight on domestic suppliers of polyester woven webbings and how they have taken on new urgency in the COVID-19 Era. read more
Material Testing Using Particle Size Analysis
This piece covers everything you need to know about particle analysis including why particle analysis is important to material testing, the different types of particle analysis, how particle size is ... read more
Integrated SEM Workflow Creates Powerful 'Nano-lab'
Combining tabletop SEM with built-in EDS, 3D analysis and automated sample prep can allow for more streamlined and flexible workflows read more
5 Tips for Managing from a Distance
Quick tips for lab managers to maintain productivity and connection while some staff are working from home read more
FTIR Sample Handling Buyer's Guide
Breaking down four common sample handling techniques and the components you'll need for each type read more
Buyer’s Guide: Light Sources for UV/Vis Spectrophotometry
Important aspects to consider when choosing a UV/Vis light source are wavelength range, emission intensity, stability, service life and cost read more
Turning up the Heat – The Benefits and Applications of Hot-stage Microscopy
From thin films and pharmaceuticals to samples from the surface of Mars, hot-stage microscopy offers opportunities to explore material properties in a range of scientific fields read more
Buyer's Guide: Monochromators for UV/Vis Spectrophotometry
An introduction to the range of options for monochromator dispersive elements, aligning elements and other features read more