New Castle, Delaware, USA. September 12, 2016 – TA Instruments today announced the acquisition of Rubotherm GmbH of Bochum, Germany. Rubotherm develops and manufactures analytical test instruments for thermogravimetric and sorption measurements that are used in both industrial and academic research laboratories in disciplines that include chemistry, material science and engineering. The Rubotherm instruments are…
New Castle, Delaware, USA. August 15, 2016 – TA Instruments is pleased to introduce a new line of Thermogravimetric Analyzers, the Discovery TGA 5500, TGA 550, and TGA 55. These instruments feature an all-new system design resulting in unprecedented performance in sensitivity, temperature control, atmosphere control, and baseline drift. This new line again affirms TA’s…
New Castle, Delaware, USA. June 23, 2016 – TA Instruments is pleased to introduce a new edition to the ElectroForce load frame product portfolio. The ElectroForce 3310 is a 1,000 N test instrument that offers unparalleled dynamic performance and versatility. At the heart of every ElectroForce test instrument is a patented, friction-free electromagnetic actuator…
New Castle, Delaware, USA. May 23, 2016 – TA Instruments is pleased to announce the first in a series of all new online practical scientific training courses. The first course premieres June 1st, 2016. The inaugural course, A Practical Approach to Thermal Analysis, is focused on the techniques, experiments and data related to differential scanning…
The Role of Interfacial Elasticity on the Rheological Behavior of Polymer Blends: João Maia, Ph.D. The Role of Interfacial Elasticity on the Rheological Behavior of Polymer Blends Polymer blends are commonly used to generate materials with a desired combination of performance properties and cost. Most polymer blends are compatibilized to promote stability of the otherwise immiscible…
New Castle, Delaware, USA. March 29, 2016 – TA Instruments today announced the introduction of the ACS-2 Air Chiller System. Following on the tremendous popularity of the ACS-3, the ACS-2 is a mechanical refrigeration system that provides subambient temperature control for mechanical and rheological testing. Paired with a DMA850, DMA3200, Discovery Hybrid Rheometer, ARES-G2 Rheometer,…
New Castle, Delaware, USA. March 22, 2016 – TA Instruments is pleased to announce the latest two recipients of the “Distinguished Young Rheologist” award: Dr. Vivek Sharma, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The University of Illinois at Chicago and Dr. Travis Walker, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. Dr. Sharma is…