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Short Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Replace Traditional Engineering Materials

Short fiber reinforced thermoplastic (SFT) composites are becoming the material of choice for replacing traditional materials such as steel, aluminum and engineering plastics. Compared to traditional materials, SFTs have...

18 Feb 2009

Sticky Nanoparticles Open New Possibilities for Nanocomposites

Chemistry researchers at the University
of Warwick have found that tiny nanoparticles could be twice as likely to
stick to the interface of two non mixing liquids than previously believed.

17 Feb 2009

New Coating Protects Aircraft Components from Foreign Object Damage

Ames Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Elastomer molded components, dispensed gaskets and insert molded components, introduces AMESShield Coatings, a design solution for the protection of Aircraft Compo...

15 Feb 2009

Using Multiaxial Notch Fatigue to More Accurately Model In-Service Conditions of Metal and Composite Structural Components

Metal and composite materials used in structural engineering encounter in-service multiaxial fatigue loading leading to structural damage and deterioration. It is therefore vital that reliable methods are employed by eng...

12 Feb 2009

Improving the Durability fo Composite Dental Fillings

Composite dental fillings have one problematic feature, in that the bond between the filling and the dental tissue deteriorates over time – in fact, sometimes by as much as 50 per cent in one year. As the bond dete...

12 Feb 2009

Single Strand and Single Crystal Fiber Materials Now Available from READE

Quantities of single strand/single crystal fiber materials are now being manufactured
in the USA and commercially available from READE
Advanced Materials.

10 Feb 2009

All You Need to Know About Fatigue Failure of Textiles

Fatigue failure of textile fibres addresses key aspects of fatigue failure in textile fibres, from basic principles of fatigue and effects through to predicting potential failure. Different types of fatigue failure are explored with specific chapters on tensile, flex and torsional fatigue identifying different characteristics and testing methods.

10 Feb 2009

Opportunities Abound for Short Fiber Thermoplastic Producers

Tremendous opportunities are available to SFT
producers due to strong product demand from electrical/electronics and consumer
applications in North America and Europe, and automotive applications in Asia.
As a result, SFT market is likely to reach $5.4 billion in 2013 with a CAGR
of 4.4% according to a new market study by Lucintel.

10 Feb 2009

All the Latest Developments in Brazing and Soldering at Walt Disney World Hotel

Advances in brazing and soldering technology and applications provide the
technical focus for the fourth International Brazing & Soldering Conference,
to be held April 26-29 in Orlando, Florida at the Hilton Walt Disney World hotel.

From ASM International 8 Feb 2009

New Report on the Nanocomposites Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Introduction to Nanocomposite Materials: Properties, Processing, Characterization" report to their offering. This new volume presents the basics of na...

5 Feb 2009

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.

Composites News

Short Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Replace Traditional Engineering Materials

Sticky Nanoparticles Open New Possibilities for Nanocomposites

New Coating Protects Aircraft Components from Foreign Object Damage

Using Multiaxial Notch Fatigue to More Accurately Model In-Service Conditions of Metal and Composite Structural Components

Improving the Durability fo Composite Dental Fillings

Single Strand and Single Crystal Fiber Materials Now Available from READE

All You Need to Know About Fatigue Failure of Textiles

Opportunities Abound for Short Fiber Thermoplastic Producers

All the Latest Developments in Brazing and Soldering at Walt Disney World Hotel

New Report on the Nanocomposites Market

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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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

Composites News

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

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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