Development of robot-based solutions for laboratory automation

University of Rostock and Yaskawa agree to continue their cooperation

17-Apr-2024 - The Center for Life Science Automation (CELISCA) at the University of Rostock and Yaskawa have agreed to continue their cooperation in the development of robot-based solutions for laboratory automation. As one of the first European users ever, the institution will also employ a robot model of the ...

Particle surface properties and their understanding - a trend also among young scientists

Three candidates nominated for the LUM Science Prize YSA in June 2024

17-Apr-2024 - On June 10th and 11th, 2024, LUM GmbH will be hosting the 11th International Conference on Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing (ICDAMT 2024) in Berlin. Prof. Dr. Dr. Lerche, Chairman of the Scientific Committee and LUM Managing Director: “Since 2014, we have been advertising the Young ...

analytica 2024 confirms its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector

Focus on digitalization and sustainability in the lab of the future

15-Apr-2024 - Great atmosphere in the exhibition halls, lively discussions, and crowded aisles characterized analytica 2024, where the international laboratory sector met in Munich from April 9 to 12. 1,066 exhibitors presented their innovations for the entire range of laboratory technology, analysis and ...

New ways to fine tune electrochemistry

Scientists have found new paths to steer and optimize electrochemical processes

15-Apr-2024 - Optimizing electrochemical reactions is essential for the transition to renewable energies. In electrochemical reactions, electric currents and potential differences are used to binding and induce reactions. Electrochemistry is a pre-requisite for hydrogen production, and for batterie technology, ...

AI start-up helps companies to use their data to make the best possible decision under any circumstances

Scavenger AI secures €1.1m pre-seed funding

15-Apr-2024 - The German data analytics & AI start-up Scavenger AI secures its pre-seed financing in Q1 2024. A total of € 1.1 million was raised under the lead of HTGF together with Calm/Storm Ventures, Femventix​,​​ and ​the B4i Fund to enable companies to perform complex data analyses in just a few ...

How to Enable the Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon in the Chemical and Material Sector?

In a comprehensive member survey, the Renewable Carbon Initiative collected ideas and opinions

15-Apr-2024 - The European chemicals and materials sector is under pressure. Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) members, representing a wide range of these sectors, see many common elements in the key challenges and how to address them. High energy and raw material prices, as well as the need to defossilise ...

New computer-aided strategy for assessing the applicability of chemical reactions

Counteracting subjective bias in studies on the production of new chemical compounds

12-Apr-2024 - Chemists often develop and optimise new chemical reactions using so-called model systems, i.e. simple, easily accessible substrates. They then use up to around 100 other substrates as examples to show that the reaction works. This demonstration of versatile applicability is called “scope” in ...

Nadja Håkansson appointed Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Uhde

12-Apr-2024 - “We are delighted to welcome Nadja Håkansson to thyssenkrupp Uhde as the new CEO,” said Miguel López, CEO of thyssenkrupp AG. “With an extensive background in the energy technology industry, Nadja brings a wealth of experience and leadership to thyssenkrupp Uhde to position the company as an ...

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

11-Apr-2024 - Lithium-ion batteries have become an integral part of everyday life. The number of used batteries is correspondingly high. They contain considerable amounts of important raw materials such as graphite. Recycling this mineral for being reused for new batteries with the same performance is an ...

New CEO at the GUS Group

Thorsten Schlechtriem takes the helm

11-Apr-2024 - On April 1, 2024, Thorsten Schlechtriem (52) took over the management of GUS Holding GmbH. As Group CEO, he is now also responsible for all subsidiaries of the GUS Group. In addition to GUS ERP GmbH, these are GUS Switzerland, Brückner System, dibac Software, Nexiga, Sopra System, GUS LAB, ...