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Wettability Analysis of Small Surfaces with Picoliter-Sized Droplets

The interaction between a liquid and a solid surface is a critical descriptor for a surface’s chemistry with important technological implications: it can determine how…


Posted: November 29, 2023 | Technology: Tensiometry

7 Reasons to Use Electrospraying as a Reproducible Method to Generate Nanoparticles

Particles are used daily in a wide variety of applications including coating surfaces and encapsulation of active ingredients. Coating surfaces can impart additional functionality and…


Posted: November 15, 2023 | Technology: Electrospinning & Electrospraying

Desktop STEM as a Sample Screening Tool for Cryo-EM

Sample preparation for cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) can be a demanding and expensive process, requiring several rounds of purification and screening to isolate the macromolecules…


Posted: November 3, 2023 | Technology: Cryo-EM, STEM, Scanning Electron Microscopy

How does Surface Roughness Affect Contact Angle Measurements?

Contact angle measurements with an optical tensiometer can be quick, non-destructive, and straightforward measurements to characterize surface chemistry and understand the interaction of a surface…


Posted: November 1, 2023 | Technology: Tensiometry

Empowering Nanofibers: Enhancing Usability and Overcoming Production Challenges

Nanofibers, or fibers with diameters on the scale of 10-9 meters, exhibit unique properties, differing significantly from the properties of the bulk materials. These include…


Posted: October 25, 2023 | Technology: Electrospinning & Electrospraying

7 Recent Advancements in Nanofiber Applications

Nanofibers are ultrafine fibers with diameters typically ranging from a few nanometers (nm) to a few hundred nanometers. To put this in perspective, a nanometer…


Posted: October 18, 2023 | Technology: Electrospinning & Electrospraying

The Role of SEM in the Medical Device Industry

Implantable medical devices are continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible when modern medicine and engineering join forces. An implantable medical device is an…


Posted: October 11, 2023 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Particle Analysis in Additive Manufacturing 

From supersonic jets to prosthetic knees, 3D-printed parts are revolutionizing design and production across industries. Printed components are no longer just prototypes, but now perform…


Posted: October 4, 2023 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

The Role of Scanning Electron Microscopy in the Automotive Industry

From zippy city scooters to heavy duty haulers, modern automobiles are assemblies of thousands of precisely manufactured components working in harmony to ensure smooth and…


Posted: September 20, 2023 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

7 Factors to Consider While Buying an Electrospinning Machine

Electrospinning is a versatile nanofiber fabrication technique wherein a polymer solution is charged and ejected from a spinneret under a high-voltage electric field. As the…


Posted: September 13, 2023 | Technology: Electrospinning & Electrospraying

Applications of SEM in Semiconductor Device Failure Analysis

Failure analysis (FA) is an essential methodology that engineers use in the development process of semiconductor devices, like the CPU found in your smartphone or…


Posted: September 6, 2023 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Decoding the Best Phenom SEM for Your Needs

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is an incredibly adaptable analytical method that generates high-resolution images by scanning a focused electron beam across the surface of a…


Posted: August 30, 2023 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

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