VARTA Micro Innovation and researchers have discovered that by adding a small amount of graphene to lithium-ion batteries, expansion is stabilized and the limitation of using silicon anodes is overcome.
By Sarah Moore
6 May 2020
Relativity Space is at the forefront of the aerospace industry due to its advanced integration of intelligent robotics and cutting-edge 3D printing technology in the manufacturing process.
A recent application of graphene is expected to modernize of rail transport by incorporating digital signaling technology.
Engineers at the University of Chile have developed a 3D printing technology that is one part 3D printer, and one part climbing robot. The "Koala 3D" printer combines these technologies to enable the additive manufacturing of objects without any size limitations.
By Brett Smith
24 Apr 2020
3D printing metal vehicle parts could revolutionize army logistics chains. Instead of leaving a ground vehicle inactive for weeks or months, replacing parts with a 3D-printed version can return the vehicle to duty in a matter of hours.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
23 Apr 2020
Molten salt, which is produced by companies such as BASF, is being used in solar power plants to provide efficient thermal energy storage and is part of the overall solution to the question of the viability of renewable energy in the fight against climate change.
BASF has successfully combined its diverse range of products with its application-oriented R&D to develop a composite flooring material with excellent shock absorption and high rebound properties.
This article discusses BASF's concrete technology called Elastopave®, which is a permeable mixture made up of stones and polyurethane. The solution will help to secure the sustainability of human civilization for years to come.
This article discusses the use of silicon to craft a gingerbread house measuring less than 10 micrometers. Sculpting the microscopic structure out of high-tech materials is an elegant demonstration of the remarkable powers of the modern scanning electron microscopes (SEM).
By Cvetelin Vasilev
8 Apr 2020
This article discusses the detection of asbestos using electron microscopy and its importance in evaluating occupational exposure.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
6 Apr 2020