Axess.
Axess and Polymer polymer (pŏl`əmər), chemical compound with high molecular weight consisting of a number of structural units linked together by covalent bonds (see chemical bond). Laboratories Limited (PL), Loughborough Loughborough (lŭf`bərə), town (1991 pop. 44,895), Leicestershire, central England, on the Soar River. It is a market town with engineering works. Manufactures include hosiery, shoes, pharmaceuticals, boilers, and pottery. , U.K., have executed a letter of intent whereby Axess will purchase the thermal sciences Thermal science is the combined study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. This umbrella-subject is typically designed for non-engineering students and functions to provide a general introduction to each of three core heat-related subjects. instrument business of PL. No purchase price was disclosed. The PL thermal sciences business includes an extensive line of thermal analysis Thermal analysis is a branch of materials science where the properties of materials are studied as they change with temperature. Techniques include: - Differential scanning calorimetry
- Dynamic mechanical analysis
- Thermomechanical analysis
and rheology instruments used to measure the properties of various materials. Axess plans to combine the acquired PL business with its Rheometrics affiliate as soon as possible after approval by Rheometrics' board and shareholders.
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