Long-term germ resistance possible with new antimicrobial coatings
16 June, 2014Researchers say a new antimicrobial coating that combines copper and silver colloids with anti-adhesive surface properties will provide long-term germ resistance. The coatings could be used in food preparation and the manufacture of packaging materials.
Cracking down on counterfeiting with a smartphone
14 April, 2014How can you tell if a food product is counterfeit? Soon, if MIT researchers have anything to do with it, you'll be able to use your smartphone.
UV light could double shelf life of strawberries
11 June, 2013Strawberry lovers rejoice: the days of unpacking your luscious berries from the refrigerator only to find them sprouting wispy goatees of mould may be numbered.
Redefining the kilogram
10 May, 2013Mettler Toledo has developed a new microgram load cell for an experiment aimed at establishing a new definition of the kilogram. The kilogram is the last SI unit still based on an artefact - the international prototype of the kilogram.
Carob leaves could inhibit Listeria growth in food
24 October, 2012According to a report in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, carob leaves are a rich source of antibacterial substances ideal for fighting the microbe responsible for listeriosis.
Intelligent cargo for more efficient, greener logistics
08 August, 2012 by Margherita Forcolin, InsielEU-funded research has developed an ‘intelligent cargo’ system that knows where it is, where it is going, when it needs to be there and who is handling it.
VWR carboy fluid-handling system
26 February, 2012The VWR carboy is an advanced fluid-handling system. The ergonomically designed carboy and versatile cap technology provide the user with an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean system.
Bidirectional valve [1]
23 March, 2009 byEgretier has introduced a bidirectional valve that allows all products to pass completely and without disturbance to the flow.
