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MTI Systems Adds Automatic 3D CAD Feature Recognition to Cost Estimating Software

Today, MTI Systems Inc., a leading developer of cost estimating software solutions for manufacturers, announced the release of Costimator® With 3DFX, an automated feature recognition (AFR) function that recognizes CAD features and their parameters from solid models. 3DFX provides estimators complete control over features they “extract” and import into Costimator for estimating.

11 Jun 2015

New Research into a Silicon Quantum Dot-Based White-Blue LED Could Provide the Next Generation of Lighting

Researchers from Hiroshima University have developed a Si quantum dot (QD)-based hybrid inorganic/organic light-emitting diode (LED) which exhibits white-blue electroluminescence.

8 Jun 2015

Shape Memory Composite Helps Design Customisable Footwear for Women

A consortium of EU-funded project Demo ShopInstantShoe has developed a novel modifiable female shoe using a unique memory shape composite consisting of Nitinol material and leather.

26 May 2015

MIT Researchers Explore Spider Silk to Design High Strength Low Density Materials

Spider silk has been widely researched for its superior material properties and attractive structure. It is known to be stronger than steel. MIT researchers in particular have explored its uniqueness to enable the probable creation of artificial resources capable of imitating natural silk’s amazing properties.

20 May 2015

Dow Corning Create Silastic® Fluorosilicone Elastomers with Improved Thermal Stability for Automotive Applications

Dow Corning, a leading company in silicon-based technology, silcone and innovation, has launched a major new enhancement to its Silastic® Fluorosilicone Rubber (FSR) portfolio at the SAE 2015 World Congress (booth 507).

From Dow Corning 23 Apr 2015

VTT Enables Large-Scale Implementation of Foam Forming Technology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, along with an international industrial consortium, has been involved in a 2.5 year project to promote the implementation of foam forming technology on a large scale.

21 Apr 2015

Disney Researchers Build Soft Objects Using Layered Fabric 3D Printer

3D printed objects from our layered fabric 3D printer: (a) printed fabric Stanford bunny, (b) printed Japanese sunny doll with two materials, (c) printed touch sensor, (d) printed cellphone case with an embedded conductive fabric coil for wireless power reception.

21 Apr 2015

New Technique Helps Create Homogenous Cylindrical Objects Totally Invisible in Microwave Range

A team of physicists from ITMO University, Australian National University and Ioffe Institute have successfully created homogenous cylindrical objects which are totally invisible in the microwave range.

15 Apr 2015

Cadence Combines 6-Axis Swiss Machining and Laser Cutting in Single Process

Cadence has built its business on creating new-to-the-world manufacturing technologies to make complex products the world has never seen. The latest addition of innovative technologies includes a new LaserSwiss machining capability. This novel technology combines 6-axis Swiss machining and laser cutting into one process.

15 Apr 2015

Experimental Engine with Lightweight Fiber-Reinforced Composite Cylinder Casing

The Fraunhofer project group for new drive systems (NAS), which is part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT, has collaborated with Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., Japan, to develop an experimental engine with lightweight cylinder casing made of fiber-reinforced composite material.

3 Apr 2015

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.

Design and Innovation News

MTI Systems Adds Automatic 3D CAD Feature Recognition to Cost Estimating Software

New Research into a Silicon Quantum Dot-Based White-Blue LED Could Provide the Next Generation of Lighting

Shape Memory Composite Helps Design Customisable Footwear for Women

MIT Researchers Explore Spider Silk to Design High Strength Low Density Materials

Dow Corning Create Silastic® Fluorosilicone Elastomers with Improved Thermal Stability for Automotive Applications

VTT Enables Large-Scale Implementation of Foam Forming Technology

Disney Researchers Build Soft Objects Using Layered Fabric 3D Printer

New Technique Helps Create Homogenous Cylindrical Objects Totally Invisible in Microwave Range

Cadence Combines 6-Axis Swiss Machining and Laser Cutting in Single Process

Experimental Engine with Lightweight Fiber-Reinforced Composite Cylinder Casing

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

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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?

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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