Governments worldwide have pledged to stop the manufacturing of petrol and diesel vehicles to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to ban the sale of such cars by 2030, followed by hybrid vehicles by 2035. The USA, Japan, and China also have similar agendas.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
1 Mar 2021
Here, we discuss a new approach to concrete surface morphology and explore the fundamental definitions of concrete surface metrology
By Sarah Moore
1 Mar 2021
Desktop Metal looks set to make additive manufacturing even more attractive by allowing the 3D printing of complex metal parts in an office environment in a simple two-step process.
A research team at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University (WSU) in the USA, has developed a recyclable carbon-fiber-reinforced composite material that could directly substitute conventional non-recyclable CFRPs into the existing manufacturing processes.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
19 Feb 2021
Scientists from the University of Washington have explored active self-cleaning surfaces. They claim their newly-developed system can use a single droplet of water to clean a contaminated surface systematically.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
18 Feb 2021
An innovative transparent PVC food packaging film, developed by Brazilian technology companies Braskem and Alpfilm, uses silver-silica nanoparticles, paving the way towards the next-generation antimicrobial packaging technology for superior food protection.
Swiss company Blackstone Resources has announced a series of crucial achievements in pursuing a novel 3D printing technology capable of printing solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
The development of sustainable packaging for pharmaceutical products has become increasingly important over recent years. As the need to reduce the use of plastic and lessen carbon footprints across industries increases, scientists have begun innovating alternative materials to minimize the use of plastic across the entire supply chain.
By Sarah Moore
1 Feb 2021
The design and development of appropriate packaging for pharmaceutical products are vital to ensure the safe transportation, storage, and administration of medicines, some of which could be life-saving. Pharmaceutical packaging is mainly constructed of plastic or glass. Glass is often preferable due to its properties that allow for easy sterilization and visibility of the product it contains. Here we discuss how glass is used in pharmaceutical packaging and what benefits its use brings.
By Sarah Moore
1 Feb 2021
The BMW Group is stepping up the systematic integration of additive manufacturing – commonly referred to as 3D printing – to employ the technology for industrial-level vehicle development and production.
By Sally Robertson
26 Jan 2021