Kastus has recently announced a range of commercial antimicrobial and antiviral screen protectors that are proven to be effective at blocking COVID-19 and 99.9% of surface bacteria.
A UK-based clean technology leader – Oxford PV – recently set a new world record for conversion efficiency in a perovskite solar technology. These highly efficient solar panels have been touted by many to be the next step in the future of photovoltaics.
Recent space projects such as NASA's plan to create a permanent moon base and SpaceX's method of reaching planet Mars has led to a new burst of technological innovation across the aerospace industry. Such developments are seen in the field of component manufacturing, where 3D printing has allowed for flexibility during the design process.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
25 Aug 2020
Aerospace and defense manufacturers are turning to 3D printing as the ultimate flexible manufacturing system to combat problems with efficiency and cost.
By Stephen Cooper
24 Aug 2020
LANXESS, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and polymer materials based in Cologne, Germany, working in close collaboration with leaders in the automotive industry, has developed a range of recycled glass-fiber polyamides suitable for manufacturing of automotive components.
In a partnership with three Dutch companies, DSM, Royal HaskoningDHV and CEAD, the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands has showcased the use of circular FRP composites in the world's first 3D-printed footbridge using recycled plastic materials.
A team at AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre in Spain, has demonstrated that selected enzymes and microorganisms can cause biodegradation and synthesis of plastics, representing a significant step toward evolving the field of plastic production and waste management.
By Sarah Moore
19 Aug 2020
Cost-efficient polymers developed by Ecolectro Inc pave the way towards the production of high-performance hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers for low-cost hydrogen generation.
Composites of continuous carbon fibers and thermoset polymers can now be made using a new 3D printing technology. Such composites are strong and lightweight and may find applications in many industries from aerospace to automobiles.
By Lakshmi Supriya
17 Aug 2020
Air Fom is a bicycle tire system that uses a multiple-foam insert instead of an air-pressurized inner tube, eliminating the risk of punctures or need for pumping.