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Slippery Rough Surface Inspired by Pitcher Plant and Rice Leaves for Harvesting Water

Researchers designed a slippery rough surface based on pitcher plants & rice leaves, which performs better than ultramodern liquid-repellent surfaces.

2 Apr 2018

Designing Self-Powered Triboelectric Nanogenerators Based on Triboelectric Effect

At present, scientists have unearthed greater details on the way specific materials store a charge even after the separation of two surfaces.

12 Mar 2018

Printing Method Enables Designing and Development of Difficult Biological Scenarios

Scientists have devised a printing method by using molecules & cells seen in natural tissues to develop constructs similar to biological structures.

19 Feb 2018

Nature-Inspired Colorful Camouflage with Polymers

Researchers report that they have created polymers that can better imitate nature’s color-changing abilities than current polymers.

8 Feb 2018

Researchers Develop Water Cloaking Concept Based on Electromagnetic Forces

Scientists have created a water cloaking concept hinged on electromagnetic forces that has the ability to eliminate the wake of an object, thereby considerably minimizing its drag while at the same time assisting it in evading detection.

12 Dec 2017

Pioneering, Innovative Technique for Transforming Ambient Heat into Motion

An innovative and introductory method for converting ambient heat into motion in nanoscale devices has been devised by an international team of researchers.

2 Nov 2017

Carat 950 - Hardness tester with overview camera

The high quality optical measuring system of the automatic hardness tester Carat 950 was enhanced by overview optics integrated into the revolver.

From QATM 26 Oct 2017

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Researchers have always attempted to record the properties of materials under disparate conditions, making huge contributions to materials science.

23 Aug 2017

Dynamic Windows that can Change from Transparent to Opaque Within One Minute

Engineers at Stanford University have created dynamic windows that can change from transparent to opaque or back again in within a minute and do not wear over time.

10 Aug 2017

3M Redesigns Reflective Material with Carbon Black Technology for use as Activewear

The latest new, high-performance reflective material, which athletic apparel designers can use to create activewear, is the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material. Once created, the activewear can be worn from the office to the coffee shop to the bike trail.

3 May 2017

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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.

Design and Innovation News

Slippery Rough Surface Inspired by Pitcher Plant and Rice Leaves for Harvesting Water

Designing Self-Powered Triboelectric Nanogenerators Based on Triboelectric Effect

Printing Method Enables Designing and Development of Difficult Biological Scenarios

Nature-Inspired Colorful Camouflage with Polymers

Researchers Develop Water Cloaking Concept Based on Electromagnetic Forces

Pioneering, Innovative Technique for Transforming Ambient Heat into Motion

Carat 950 - Hardness tester with overview camera

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Dynamic Windows that can Change from Transparent to Opaque Within One Minute

3M Redesigns Reflective Material with Carbon Black Technology for use as Activewear

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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What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

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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?

Design and Innovation 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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