Latest News from the Micro Materials Ltd Website http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/news.asp Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:58:13 +0100 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:58:13 +0100 Click here to download the PDF. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/ukag.pdf 8/02/10 Micro Materials Ltd (MML) will hold a one-day meeting on recent advances in the field nanomechanical testing at their production facility in Wrexham on 9th March 2010. This is your chance to find out more about innovation in mechanical measurements at the nano and micro scale, including nanoindentation, nano-impact, nano-scratch and more. The day will provide a mixture of presentations, discussion and live system demonstrations.MML are a world leading manufacturer of nanomechanical testing instruments. In recent years, they have pioneered nanomechanical testing in real-world conditions. This innovative approach has led to the development of unique testing modules, among them the high temperature testing module, which allows testing of a sample heated up to temperatures of 750C. MML also offer a unique liquid cell, which allows the testing of samples fully immersed in fluid. The patented MML nano-impact and fatigue system affords unrivalled information on fracture and fatigue behaviour. As the NanoTest is fully modular one can tailor experiments to replicate mechanical stress as it would be in the field, such as cutting tools at high temperature.New developments to be discussed include purging capability for testing in low-oxygen conditions, nano-fretting, and a new sub-ambient temperature stage. Upgrade options for existing customers will also be discussed, including the new generation of control electronics and software, Platform 3. These new developments have vastly improved usability and performance. The workshop is free of charge and includes lunch and refreshments. As numbers are limited, early registration is recommended. To register please e-mail angela@lotoriel.co.uk. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/ukworkshop09.asp 26/01/10 The review of our ninth European User Meeting is now available online. The ninth MML European User Meeting was held at the Institute of Physics at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, in Prague. The meeting was kindly hosted by Dr Petr Bohac and his group. The opening session of the meeting was chaired by Dr Bill Clegg of Cambridge University............(continue reading on the website) http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/eum09review.asp 15/01/10 This is the last call for registrations to the Euro User Meeting 2009.Visit www.micromaterials.co.uk/eurouser to get your registration form now! http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/eurouser 06/09/09 Register to attend the 2009 European Nanotest User Meeting. Full programme now released. (Full deatils on website) http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/eurouser/ 23/07/09 Four recent publications featuring the Micro Materials NanoTest system are discussed. The papers from Cambridge, MIT, Aston and McMaster Universities, all present novel research carried out using some of the unique features of the NanoTest. (Full article on the website) http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/recentpapers.asp 09/07/09 The recent Welsh trade mission event, hosted by International Business Wales saw a number of innovative Welsh companies take part in what has become the biggest Welsh international trade mission to date. The week-long program included meetings with high-profile executives and engineers at Boeing, NASA, and Defence and Homeland Security, as well as some excellent presentations and workshops.'The mission gave us a great platform to pitch our unique approach to some of the leading researchers in the US' said MML's International Business Development Manager Denise Hoban. (Continued on the website) http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/welshtrademission.asp 02/07/09 MML is pleased to announce the launch of their first RSS New Feed. Keep up to date with all the latest happenings at www.micromaterials.co.uk, online home of the NanoTest, the complete nanomechanical testing system. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/newsfeed.asp 912FFA62-44FA-4399-933E-2EA2BD5A2A87 12/06/09 NanoTest users throughout Europe are invited to submit a paper or poster for inclusion in the MML European User meeting. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/Papers.asp 9E9057B5-CAE2-444B-B4B7-16A9E743837D 09/06/09 Micro Materials Ltd (Wrexham, UK) have been invited to participate on a trade mission hosted by the International Business Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. MML will join a number of innovative Welsh companies active in the aerospace and defence sectors on the trip to Washington, US, where a number of events and seminars will be held in order to showcase the capabilities of the Welsh companies to leading US industry such as NASA and Boeing. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/IBWmission.pdf F696DD79-839A-4931-9194-DD1A30B5794C 08/06/09 MML confirmed their position as the authority on elevated temperature nanoindentation at a recent focus session at the ICMCTF conference in San Diego. Prof Ben Beake of Micro Materials Ltd delivered a one hour seminar to an eager audience during a lunchtime focus session. This focus session introduced the technique of elevated temperature nanoindentation, covering best experimental practice – including the importance of controlling the sample and indenter temperatures during the test - and the experimental conditions to ensure that indentation creep does not influence elastic modulus measurements. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/ICMCTF09.pdf A5E97DE7-38A4-4330-99AC-ECB75031CE73 07/06/09 Micro Materials Ltd (Wrexham UK) are pleased to announce the extension of their global distribution network to South America. MML have formed a partnership with Valley Research (Houston, US), a scientific distribution company who have been established in the South American market since 1991. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/SA1.pdf CC919DA5-318A-45F8-BF52-1E9A9CE84B57 06/06/09 Micro Materials Ltd, in conjunction with our Iberian partners Telstar, and NanoTest users at Centro Nacionale de Investigaciones Metalurgicas, are pleased to host the Eighth annual Micro Materials European User meeting. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/Euro%20User%20Meet%2008%20Final.pdf 125803C2-434D-49F5-B71A-BDB400DB0F71 05/06/09 The new website is designed to showcase the capability of the MML NanoTestTM and MicroTestTM systems, with a specific emphasis on the vast range of applications which benefit from the unrivalled performance of the systems. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/MML%20New%20Website.pdf 04C81F0A-4435-4011-A764-2FB3FF528944 04/06/09 The ICONSAT conference in Chennai was an exciting event, bringing together scientists working in the fields of nano science and technology. The conference hosted 6 plenary and 32 invited talks, and 370 contributed papers were accepted as posters. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/word%20and%20pdf%20files/ICONSAT%20-%20N%20Ranganathan.pdf 09FFEB82-55D5-425D-8E6C-CC81ED897BC1 03/06/09 MML are very pleased to announce the move to our new facility in Wrexham, from which all departments will operate with immediate effect. The custom built building will afford MML double the floor space previously held, increasing our capacity for both production and development, as well as customer testing and demonstration facilities. http://www.micromaterials.co.uk/news/MoveNews.pdf 6A5AB40F-89E9-466A-9F1E-8ECCC2705B27 01/06/09