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Gas Cylinders - Development of Pan-European Standards

The issues involved with the establishment of a pan-European set of standards covering gas cylinders is explored. Such things are materials, design, testing and inspection are all covered.

9 Aug 2002

Non-Destructive Testing - Neutron Strain Scattering

Neutron strain scattering is a powerful tool for determining stress fields within an engineering component. How the technique works and its advantages are explained. Two case studies are also provided.

8 Aug 2002

Tennis Racket - Materials, Design, Evolution and Testing

Lloyd Instruments ensures tennis rackets meet the demands of modern play with rigorous testing for impact strength and flexibility.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 7 Aug 2002

Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) - An Introduction

Physical vapour deposition (PVD) is a coating process that involves evaporation and deposition of a material. It is used in a range of industries for applications such as improving hardness, wear resistance, oxidation resistance and performance.

6 Aug 2002

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy - ESEM

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy can be carried out under atmospheres other than vacuum. As such it overcomes limitations of conventional SEM and permits studies like the hydration of cements.

2 Aug 2002

Reinforced Rubber Hoses for Offshore Applications

Reinforced hoses for offshore applications including crude oil transfer and dredging are described. The different types of hoses, structures, properties and design aspects are covered.

2 Aug 2002

Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys - Extrusion

Aluminium extrusions make up over half the consumption of aluminium products in Europe. The manufacturing process is explained, while alloy suitability and design aspects are also covered.

From European Aluminium Association 2 Aug 2002

Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) - An Introduction

Chemical vapour deposition is a technique whereby gaseous reactants can be deposited onto a substrate. There are several variations in the basic technique which can be used to deposit a wide range of materials for a variety of applications, all of which are outlined.

31 Jul 2002

Butyl Rubber - Polyisobutylene

Butyl rubber consists almost exclusively of poly isobutylene. Composition, structure, polymerisation and vulcanisation, key properties and applications are covered. A comprehensive data sheet is also attached.

30 Jul 2002

Titanium Aluminides - Intermetallics

Titanium aluminides are intermetallic compounds. Several potentially useful compounds exist in this family of materials. They possess properties that see them as possible replacement materials for gas turbine engines. The materials and their properties are oultined, as well as their advantages.

30 Jul 2002

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Latest Articles

Gas Cylinders - Development of Pan-European Standards

Non-Destructive Testing - Neutron Strain Scattering

Tennis Racket - Materials, Design, Evolution and Testing

Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) - An Introduction

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy - ESEM

Reinforced Rubber Hoses for Offshore Applications

Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys - Extrusion

Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) - An Introduction

Butyl Rubber - Polyisobutylene

Titanium Aluminides - Intermetallics

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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