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Advanced Materials take on Tennis

The evolution of the tennis racket, from early wooden models through to modern day composites is described, as well as considering the potential use of piezoelectrics in the future.

26 Mar 2001

The Cuprobraze Process

A relatively new process for manufacturing heat exchangers from copper and copper alloys. It has the advantage over copper/brass systems that it produces stronger brazed joints, less waste and is a more efficient process.

23 Mar 2001

Advanced Materials for Athletes Prostheses

The design of a prosthetic leg for an athlete is a complex one, many materials such as polypropylene, silicone, titanium and carbon fibre composites are used, while the design must take into account a number or biomechanical aspects.

16 Mar 2001

Adhesives - Application and Joint Design

The design of adhesive joints looking specifically at aspects such as how to apply the adhesive, joint design and types of joints.

16 Mar 2001

Adhesives - An Introduction

This article provides an introduction into the area of adhesives. It covers areas such as background, terminology, why adhesives are used, advantages and limitations and where they will be used in the future.

16 Mar 2001

Intermetallics - Nickel Aluminide Coatings

Intermetallics possess many remarkable properties, but processing intermetallic components can be difficult. This article looks into the possibility of producing coatings of metal aluminides and the potential advantages of such materials.

15 Mar 2001

Dental Tools - CVD Derived Hard Coatings for Dental Tools

Chemical vapour deposition (CVD) offers a viable alternative to diamond coating for dental tools. Coatings such as titanium nitride can be deposited and will not erode away as do bonded diamond coatings. This article explains how such coatings are applied and their advantages.

15 Mar 2001

Advanced Materials in the Sport of Fencing

Fencing has been brought into the 20th century with the help of advanced materials such as polycarbonate, kevlar and dual phase steel materials.

15 Mar 2001

New Products: Refractory Sheet Cylinders

Zircar have released a new range of medium density reinforced alumina composites suitable for use in induction annealing machines. These materials have a maximum operating temperature of 1260°C. Posted January 2001.

12 Mar 2001

Polymer Degradation

Almost 50% of failures of engineering plastics result from environmental degradation. Effects such as exposure to chemicals and weathering processes are examined. This article also compares natural degradtion processes to laboratory simulated accelerated testing and looks at the correlations.

12 Mar 2001

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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

Advanced Materials take on Tennis

The Cuprobraze Process

Advanced Materials for Athletes Prostheses

Adhesives - Application and Joint Design

Adhesives - An Introduction

Intermetallics - Nickel Aluminide Coatings

Dental Tools - CVD Derived Hard Coatings for Dental Tools

Advanced Materials in the Sport of Fencing

New Products: Refractory Sheet Cylinders

Polymer Degradation

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

How Plasma Will Revolutionize the Semiconductor Industry

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Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X900 XRF Spectrometer

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

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Surface Analysis of Zebrafish Using COXEM’s EM-40 Tabletop SEM: A Detailed Examination of Microstructure and Composition

FT-NIR Analysis of Oil Content in Soapstock and Spent Bleaching Earth

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

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

How Plasma Will Revolutionize the Semiconductor Industry

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2Flexible Thermoelectric Fibers for Wearable Tech Developed

3A New Approach to Parachute Design

4A project will produce polyolefin-coated fabrics as an alternative to PVC to make bags for transporting fresh water by sea

5Rockwell Automation Provides Integrated Technology For PFi’s World-First Australian-Made Solution For Wastewater Treatment By Major Beverages Company

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