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Superplastic Forming of Dental Implants

Superplastic forming is an alternative and novel method for producing dental implants. It is capable of producing complex prostheses that are lighter, more comfortable and stronger than similar implants made from Co-Cr materials for a range of dental applications.

8 Jun 2001

Hydroforming Techniques

Hydroforming is a forming process that uses fluid pressure in place of punches and dies. It can form complex parts that would otherwise require several punched and welded pieces. It is a process of particular interest to the automotive industry.

8 Jun 2001

Automotive Parts Produced by Metal Injection Moulding

Metal injection moulding is capable of producing large numbers of complex parts economically. Some of the types of parts this process is suited to are illustrated. The process is best described as a cross between plastics injection moulding and powder metallurgy.

8 Jun 2001

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber

Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) is a viable alternative to polychloroprene for many automotive applications such as timing belts, seals and hoses. It has excellent mechanical, thermo-oxidative and chemical resistant properties and an excellent operating temperature range.

7 Jun 2001

Steels Challenge Alternative Materials in the Automotive Industry

Developments in the steel industry are helping stave off challenges from alternative materials such as aluminium and plastics in the automotive industry. Steel still dominates for many reasons which are expanded on in this article. Some include infrastructure cost and adapting to new technologies.

6 Jun 2001

Laser Welding Process

Laser welding has advantages over conventional resistance welding including non-contact nature, small heat affected zone and only requires access from one side. The process is explained and how it can be used to produce blanks with tailored properties.

6 Jun 2001

Polyurethane Linked to Windscreen Fogging

Fogging of car windscreens has been linked to polyurethanes by analysing the chemicals present on the windscreen. Amines associated with PUs lead to this conclusion, while no evidence was found to suggest PVC played any part in fogging.

6 Jun 2001

Packaging Materials

Paper, natural fibres, glass, metals and many plastics are used as packaging materials. The reasons for their use and developments in the packaging industry are explained.

From Teijin Limited 5 Jun 2001

Porous Silicon as a Biomaterial

Porous silicon has semiconducting properties as well as displaying bioactivity. This makes it potentially a useful material for electronic implant devices. Properties and production are described.

5 Jun 2001

Evolution and Development of Rubber Processing

Manufacture of rubber products is similar but more complex than thermoplastics although similar forming techniques are used. Viscoelasticty, crosslinking and the uniqueness of each individual system make technology transfer difficult. For this reason the technological advancement has been slower.

5 Jun 2001

Editorial Highlights

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

Superplastic Forming of Dental Implants

Hydroforming Techniques

Automotive Parts Produced by Metal Injection Moulding

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber

Steels Challenge Alternative Materials in the Automotive Industry

Laser Welding Process

Polyurethane Linked to Windscreen Fogging

Packaging Materials

Porous Silicon as a Biomaterial

Evolution and Development of Rubber Processing

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Latest Articles

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

4Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

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