Storage of Pharmaceuticals

How does temperature and humidity influence the quality, stability and efficacy of pharmaceuticals? Thermal Analysis provides first information.

Thermal Stability of Drugs

The thermal stability of a substance is closely related to the shelf-life of pharmaceutical products. Here, the thermal stability of diclofenac sodium (anti-inflammatory) is determined by means of thermogravimetry.

From Big Data to Smart Data

In the first article of our Big Data series, we have already given you a first insight into the term Big Data and pointed out which benefits can be generated by data processing for production and especially for thermal analysis. In this next article, we would like to introduce the term Data Science in more detail and show some of its common methods.

A new milestone in fire testing of cables compliant to EN 50399

With the introduction of the revised EN 50399 standard, the next step has been taken for the fire safety in public buildings and installations. The standard describes the exact test conditions of cables or cable bundles to simulate realistic conditions in case of fire. NETZSCH TAURUS® Instruments now offers a standard cable (according to prEN 50399:2020) for fire testing in accordance with EN 50399 to match its Fire Testing System for Cables (KBT). Read more!

Making Your Rheology Life Easier – rSpace Kinexus Software

Learn more about how the Kinexus rSpace software can make your rheological measurements easier, whether you are new to rheology or an experienced rheologist!

Our Remote Service Offer

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How Water Influences the Mechanical Properties of Polymers

Why is water a problem for a part made of thermoplastics? Textbooks describe that the water uptake for some types of polyamide (PA) is really high in both 50% relative humidity and in water. This alone would not be the problem, but the uptake of water leads to very different properties of materials. How can dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) help with this issue?

Insights from the Adhesive Technology Conference in Germany

For the 20th time, the “Joint Research in Adhesives Bonding Technology” colloquium took place in Würzburg (Germany). 230 participants discussed their research results, new developments and challenges together. From the many interesting and informative presentations on the first day, four trends pointing the way to the future will be revealed.

Discover Everything about Your Material: Comprehensive Study on PMMI

PMMI (Polymethacrylmethylimide) is a thermoplastic polymer. As it is an amorphous polymer, it features high transparency. The case study describes how thermal analysis methods can be employed to discover everything about the material.

Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Glass Windows and Skylights

Building regulations in various countries require minimum thermal conductivity (U-values) for different parts of a new building. This refers to anything from external walls, floors, roofs, windows and doors. Guarded Hot Plates (GHPs) determine these important values. Read here how!