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Novel Technique Could Help Produce Carbon Fibers with Improved Properties

Carbon fiber is regarded as a crucial structural material of the 21st century. The material exhibits high strength, which is not substandard to metal alloys, and is also characterized by high oxidative stability and low specific weight.

23 Jan 2019

New Fiber Patch Placement Concepts for Aerospace

Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) has become the preferred technology for the automated production of complex fiber composite components.

From Cevotec GmbH 5 Oct 2018

Michelman to Showcase Fiber Sizings for Automotive Applications at SPE/ACCE

Michelman will spotlight Hydrosize® Link fiber sizings and resin modifiers formulated specifically for automotive applications at the Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE).

From Michelman Inc 31 Aug 2018

Empa Researcher Modifies Wood Properties Using Laccase Enzyme

Researcher Mark Schubert uses the enzyme laccase to alter wood properties. Rather than using costly & time-consuming experiments, he uses AI.

27 Jul 2018

EPFL Student Makes a Virtually Unbreakable Fiberglass Skateboard

EPFL’s civil engineering student Damien Sommer dimensioned and ultimately developed a unique fiberglass skateboard for his Master’s project. When digital techniques are applied to the design process, a product is obtained that is more solid than a conventional skateboard.

23 May 2018

'Air-Conditioned' Fabric Mimics Moth Cocoon Fibers

While studying optical properties of cocoon fibers of the Madagascar comet moth, researchers discovered that fibers created by this caterpillar are much more superior to silkworm fibers in terms of cooling ability and brilliance.

21 May 2018

Autarkic Fiber Composites Promising for Robotics & Prostheses

Researchers are attempting to create a new class of materials by integrating sensors & actuators into flexible fiber composites.

15 May 2018

Woven Fabric Generates Electricity When Stretched or Exposed to Pressure

Researchers have designed a unique fabric that can convert kinetic energy into electric power when stretched or exposed to pressure.

30 Mar 2018

Special Fiber Treatment and Yarn Technology

Natural fibers have a number of benefits but are ruined once they've absorbed water - a special fiber treatment and yarn technology looks to prevent this.

5 Feb 2018

Scientists Discover Technique for Producing Silk Fibers Stiffer than Natural Silk

While attempting to combine the complex mixture of molecules that form the fibers of natural silk, nature is always ahead of human engineering. In spite of best attempts to produce the material, artificial fibers cannot match the strength of the natural fiber.

10 Nov 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.

Fibers News

Novel Technique Could Help Produce Carbon Fibers with Improved Properties

New Fiber Patch Placement Concepts for Aerospace

Michelman to Showcase Fiber Sizings for Automotive Applications at SPE/ACCE

Empa Researcher Modifies Wood Properties Using Laccase Enzyme

EPFL Student Makes a Virtually Unbreakable Fiberglass Skateboard

'Air-Conditioned' Fabric Mimics Moth Cocoon Fibers

Autarkic Fiber Composites Promising for Robotics & Prostheses

Woven Fabric Generates Electricity When Stretched or Exposed to Pressure

Special Fiber Treatment and Yarn Technology

Scientists Discover Technique for Producing Silk Fibers Stiffer than Natural Silk

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

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

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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Uncovering Paper Quality

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

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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?

Fibers News

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

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

4Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

5New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

6The Power of Photocatalysis: New Approach to Hydrogen Production

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