As global supply chains for advanced materials come under increasing strain, PI-KEM continues to provide reliable access to high-purity single crystal substrates. Built on a 30-year network of trusted crystal growth partners, PI-KEM’s multi-source supply strategy enables UK and European research teams to maintain progress without disruption. As advanced materials research accelerates across the… Continue
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the newest version of NEXIV software “AutoMeasure”. Dedicated to the NEXIV VMZ-S series, VMZ-H3030, and iNEXIV VMA series, “AutoMeasure” has evolved significantly from previous versions, incorporating innovative features that make measurement easier for anyone. Main New Features: • Measurement Code Suggestion: When creating a measurement program, the next command candidate… Continue
A Foundation Industries Perspective FISC was born out of the need to collaborate across the UKs highest emitting industries. Under the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, the Henry Royce Institute, Lucideon, Glass Futures, MPI, and CPI came together to explore and address challenges within UK manufacturing. Working across themes including alternative fuels, sustainable materials and digital… Continue
Nikon has introduced the NEXIV VMF-K Series, a high-performance video measuring system that significantly improves measurement throughput. TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the NEXIV VMF-K Series, a next-generation video measuring system designed to meet the increasing semiconductor and electronic component inspection demands. Building upon the success of the VMZ-K Series, the NEXIV VMF-K… Continue
Packaging is a major part of everyday life used to wrap, protect, preserve, transport, inform and sell items for distribution, storage, use and sale. It is integrated into every sector worldwide and in the UK the packaging industry is worth an estimated £47bn. Made by the foundational industries from everything from card, paper, metal, glass and… Continue
PI-KEM Ltd has introduced a new range of battery materials and cell development solutions to support researchers and engineers working on advanced energy storage technologies. As demand grows for higher performance, scalable, and alternative battery chemistries, the expanded portfolio provides practical tools for investigating cell behaviour, optimising formulations, and accelerating the transition from laboratory research… Continue
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched new ECLIPSE microscope models, the LV150NA LED, LV150N LED, and MA200 LED, to strengthen the company’s comprehensive range of industrial microscopy solutions. Following the LV100N series announced in March 2025, the new models use a high colour-rendering LED light source and improve maintainability. The ECLIPSE LV150NA LED and LV150N LED… Continue
Hydrogen Material Challenges 16-19 March 2026 | Cranfield Campus, Bedford MK43 0AL | £2,250 (concessions available) This introductory residential course provides practical knowledge of hydrogen-related material challenges for components in the hydrogen supply chain: • production, • storage and distribution, • use. Subject matter experts from academia and industry ensure you’ll gain a current, practical… Continue