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Smithers Rapra Releases New Book on Raw Materials Used in Polymer Processing

Volume 1 focuses on aspects of the raw materials used in polymer processing. Polymer compounding comprises a complex heterogeneous system of polymers and other ingredients and, in many ways, the preparation of these materials is still very much an art. It is a powerful tool that will eventually be required as one of the basics of polymer processing.

From Smithers Rapra 17 Dec 2014

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Showcases 3D Printed Craftsmanship

3D Systems’ digital craftsmanship is being showcased at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, which recently reopened after a three year renovation.

From 3D Systems 16 Dec 2014

FOBA Announce Automated Two-Position Rotary Table Workstation for More Throughputs for Laser Marking

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving completes its M-Series of compact workstations for industrial laser material processing: With the M2000-R and M3000-R stations, FOBA introduces two high-throughput laser marking workstations with 2 position rotary tables for the efficient and ergonomic processing of geometrically complex work pieces of varying sizes as well as small and large batches of parts.

From FOBA Laser Marking & Engraving 11 Dec 2014

University of Limerick Successfully Joins Raw Materials Knowledge and Innovation Community

The University of Limerick has been successful in joining the Raw Materials Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), a partnership of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) which is set to deliver over 10,000 jobs to the Europe over the next 7 years.

11 Dec 2014

Researchers Spray Solar Cells onto Flexible Surfaces Using Colloidal Quantum Dots

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new method which uses colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) to spray solar cells onto flexible surfaces. This invention is a major advancement towards the production of low-cost spray-on solar cells.

9 Dec 2014

Alcoa Develops New Casting and Rolling System for Next-Generation Automotive Platforms

Alcoa, a company specializing in lightweight metals technology, has developed an advanced manufacturing technology called the Alcoa MicromillTM which will redefine the future of automotive aluminum products.

8 Dec 2014

MIT Researcher Creates Stronger Metals with Nanoscale Microstructures

The Schuh Group at MIT is developing new tungsten alloys that could be used to substitute depleted uranium in structural military applications, such as projectiles. Depleted uranium is a potential health hazard. The challenge was to create an alloy that is on par with uranium, which sharpens as it shears off material and sustains a pointed nose at the penetrator-target interface.

5 Dec 2014

Low-Cost Hydrolyzable Polymer for Packaging and Drug Delivery Applications Developed

A research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed a low-cost hydrolyzable polymer by reversing the properties of polyurea, an important bonding material. This latest breakthrough offers an alternative solution to packaging, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.

5 Dec 2014

Ultrasound Processing Cheaper, Greener Than Argon Degassing for Aluminium Alloy Production

A pilot scale study conducted by researchers at Brunel University London has helped affirm that ultrasound treatment of molten metal could help produce high quality aluminium castings through a greener, cleaner and more efficient method.

4 Dec 2014

Quasi-Random Pattern of Blu-Ray Discs Could Enhance Light Absorption of Solar Cells

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that Blu-ray discs could also help improve solar cell performance. These discs have a quasi-random pattern for data storage. When this pattern is transferred to solar cells it can increase the light absorption capacity of these cells.

28 Nov 2014

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.

Materials Processing News

Smithers Rapra Releases New Book on Raw Materials Used in Polymer Processing

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Showcases 3D Printed Craftsmanship

FOBA Announce Automated Two-Position Rotary Table Workstation for More Throughputs for Laser Marking

University of Limerick Successfully Joins Raw Materials Knowledge and Innovation Community

Researchers Spray Solar Cells onto Flexible Surfaces Using Colloidal Quantum Dots

Alcoa Develops New Casting and Rolling System for Next-Generation Automotive Platforms

MIT Researcher Creates Stronger Metals with Nanoscale Microstructures

Low-Cost Hydrolyzable Polymer for Packaging and Drug Delivery Applications Developed

Ultrasound Processing Cheaper, Greener Than Argon Degassing for Aluminium Alloy Production

Quasi-Random Pattern of Blu-Ray Discs Could Enhance Light Absorption of Solar Cells

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

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?

Materials Processing News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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