R & D articles from September 2008

R & D archives from September 2008

Innovation bucks the trend.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... The economy is at the forefront of our minds these days, because it has been slowing and affecting every part of our lives. A mix of forces has combined to dampen the U.S. economy, causing three straight quarters of subpar growth in 2008. The...

Recognizing the best in innovation: The 46th Annual R&D 100 Awards celebrate the most technologically significant products introduced in 2007.(The 46th Annual Awards: Exclusives)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... The editors of R&D Magazine are proud to announce the winners of the 46th Annual R&D 100 Awards competition. The products and technologies showcased on the following pages are among the most innovative ideas from todays technology elite. This...

2009 R&D industry guide.(Editor's Note)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Welcome to the 2009 R&D Industry Guide. This guide is in its 30th consecutive iteration as a directory of the research tools and services for scientists and engineers working in academic, government, and industrial research facilities. The...

Economic forces continue to drive up lab construction costs: new construction lab costs are expected to increase from 3% to 10% in the U.S. in 2008, depending upon local market conditions.(Economic Forecast)(Statistical table)
September 1, 2008... Research laboratory construction costs are expected to increase in 2008 due to the same combustible mix of forces seen over the past several years--rising oil prices, aggressive labor demands, spikes in commodity prices, and an active...

U.S. economy will sustain subpar growth.(Economic Forecast)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The US economy will continue to see subpar expansion through 2009, according to several of the nation's top economic forecasters. A mix of forces--a collapse of residential building activity with its associated financial crisis, a huge run-up...

Analysis instruments.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... From chemical analyzers to chromatography and spectroscopy systems, analytical instruments are the workhorse systems of the modern research laboratory. These systems characterized all the materials in the lab. Analysis Instruments ...

Chemicals/gases/materials.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... Powders, ceramics, bulk and specialty chemicals, acids, bases, and reagents and more are the lifeblood of the modern research lab. These materials and gases in various forms, quantities, and purities are available from these suppliers. ...

Computers/consulting/services.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... From PCs to PDAs, supercomputers, computers, software, LIMS, and computer peripherals are the systems that create and analyze the information and reports spewing out of the modern research lab. Computer Hardware & Software Computer...

Lab equipment.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... Consumables, casework, microscopes, and gloves provide researchers with the working fundamentals they need to run their research labs. Also included in this section are sources of modern microscopy equipment and other imaging systems. ...

Meters/electromechanical equipment.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... Sources for mechanical and electronic measuring systems and devices are listed here to provide researcheers with all the mechanical components and physical testing systems for their research labs. Actuators/Solenoids Actuators ...

Vacuum equipment.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... Suppliers of thin-film deposition and monitoring systems, cryogenic systems, and semiconductor devices are included in the vacuum equipment and technology section, along with the standard array of vacuum pumps, gauges, and chambers. ...

Manufacturer & Supplier Index.(Directory)
September 1, 2008... Ametek Process Instruments Tel: 412-828-9040, Fax: 412-826-0399 email: John.Fedyna@ametek.com URL: www.ametekpi.com AABSPEC Toll Free: (800)783-9380 Fax: (800)781-4934 email: val@aabspec.com URL:...