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Strength of Materials - A Course on the Fundamental Understanding

This is a video course on the strength of materials. The video provides fundamentals to understanding the strength of materials. A good insight into the fundamental knowledge.

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Strength Demonstration of Technox Zirconia Ceramic from Dynamic Ceramic

Technox ceramic from Dynamic Ceramic is a type of zirconia (ZrO2) is a type of ceramic that exhibits extreme strength and toughness. This short video demonstrates how tough it really is

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Using Water to Create More Powerful and Smaller Semiconductor Chips

As consumers requires faster gadgets and instruments there is a need for more smaller faster chips. Lithography is the key to making chips smaller. A new technology called Immersion is making more powerful semiconductor chips using water in the production process. 8 million wafers has being produced by this method since 2008. Watch and find out how !!

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The Many Applications of Steel

Everything we use is either made with steel or made from steel products in some way. Steel which has strength, steel which is springy, steel that can be pressed and shaped, steel that is hard, steel that is soft, there is a steel that is suitable for just about every task we can think of. A video showing the many applications of steels in our life and how it is made to suit so many applications for our everyday requirements.

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Introduction to Structural Engineering and Steel Design

This video show a selecttion of monumental building structures and engineering feats from around the world. Design aspects and techniques are described that help structural engineers utilise steel to create these structures. Properties of steel that make it such an attractive construction material are also described.

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The Making of a Kyocera Ceramic Knife

Have you ever wondered how they made those ceramic knives that never go blunt? This short video shows the entire process including pressing, sintering, hot isostatic pressing or HIPing, laser marking and polishing and buffing.

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Omniseal Solutions Space Satellite Application: Meldin® Bracket Connector in Structural System

Omniseal Solutions' Meldin® bracket connectors that are used in the structural system of space satellites play a critical part. These polyimide solutions help to keep different satellite elements linked and protected.

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Super Sharp High Tech Ceramic Knife, Second Only to Diamond

The video clips shows global Japanese knife manufacturer Kyocera demonstrating its super sharp zirconia ceramic knife blades advanageous characteristics over metallic blades.

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The AZoM iPhone App - The World of Materials in the Palm of Your Hand

The iPhone app from AZoM.com gives you the world of materials in the palm of your hand. It offers you a totally portable way to locate materials solutions, suppliers and products as well as providing you with the latest materials news, conveniently broken down into categories to suit various industry sectors.

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What is Materials Science?

Ever been asked what materials science is? If so, just send people to this apage for the answer. An interesting compilation put together by the staff and students at the Department of Materials Science at UNSW.

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Building a Greener Future: Sustainable Construction Materials - Matthew Glasscott at Pittcon 2023

Building a Greener Future: Sustainable Construction Materials - Matthew Glasscott at Pittcon 2023

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New Carbon Nanotube Composites with Multiple Layers of Graphite

A video showing the combination of carbon nanotube and graphite to produce a new nanoscale composite. This unique structure was in fact founded accidentally. Chemical vapour deposition was used to make thin films of vertically aligned multi-walled CNT. This new structure has multiple graphite layers on top of the nanotubes.

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Compressive Strength of Concrete ASTM Method C 39

A video demonstrating the compressive strength of concrete by ASTM Method C 39

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Recycled Tires and Bamboo as Flooring Materials

This video shows flooring materials made from recycled tires and bamboo, which is considered a suatainable building material.

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Porous Titanium Hip Implants

An animated video clip demonstrating the procedure and process of installing a hip implant.

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How Shot Peening Technology Can Improve Product Performance

What gives a race car the winning edge ? How do aircraft landing gears sustain the heavy punshiment of stress ? This video explains the process and applications of shot peening technology in improving product performance.

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EXTREN Standard Fibreglass Structural Shapes and Plate from Strongwell

This video shows EXTREN, a standard fibreglass structural shapes and plate developed by Strongwell.

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New Ballistic Armor Developed by a High School Student

An Alberta high school student develops a new kind of ballistic armor that protects soldiers better than the armor used by troops fighting in Afghanistan.

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What are Carbon Nanotubes?

This video clip from the National Science Foundation demonstrates the unique properties of carbon nanotubes such as their electrical properties which leads to potential applications in semicondutor industries and their strength which is higher than stainless steels.

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Stäubli's QCC - the ultimate solution for automated charging

This video gives an overview of Stäubli's QCC quick charging connector and its use across different industries for automated charging.

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Geopolymers - An Overview of Geopolymers with Dr. Dan Perera

Dr. Dan Perera from UNSW gives us an introduction to geopolymers. He explains what they are, their origins, their similarity to organic polymers, their structure, how products are made from geopolymers and their applications including the possibility of using them for storage of nuclear waste materials.

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The Anter LS2 Module for Thermal Property Determination

The FlashLine series from Anter Corp is able to determine various thermal properties of a wide range of materials using the laser flash method. The properties that the FlashLine can determine include thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity. The modular unit allows thermal properties to be determined at a range of temperatures from cryogenic to 2800°C.

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Copenhagen's Electric Ferries - Autonomous Charging with QCC by Stäubli

This video explains how the QCC system by Stäubli was used to provide autonomous charging for Copenhagen's electric ferries.

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Strength and Durability Testing of FiberStone

FiberStone is a high temperature composite materials comprised of high purity refractory, reinforced with stainless steel fibers. This video demsonstrates just how how strong and durable FiberStone is.

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How a Raman Spectrometer Works ?

This video detail the proper setup for taking Raman measurements using the Ocean Optics Q65000 Spectrometer. Once setup is complete it takes you through the steps of performing a basic Raman measurement using a Ramen spectrometer.

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Advanced Ceramic Materials and Components Supplied by Ceramaret

Chris Farine from Ceramaret shows us some examples of some of the advanced ceramic components that they manufacture.

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Piezoelectric and Reverse Piezoelectric Effect for MAE/ECE 535

A video demonstration on the piezoelectric and reverse piezoelectric effect for MAE/ECE 535 with everyday household appliances.

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Changing Your Home to Green Products and Green Materials - A DIY Guide

There is a growing group of homeowners around the world that is turning to green materials when it comes to renovating their house or building their house. However finding green products is not as easier as it seems. This video clip give the viewer ideas on the products that is currently available for keeping your home "green" and most importantly where to find these products. Go Green!!

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Test Driving the BMW Hydrogen 7 Series Hydrogen Fuel Car

A video clip showing the test drive of the newly released BMW Hydrogen 7 Series which use a hydrogen fuel engine. They are hoping that by rolling out this model they can influence those decision making people and showing them the reality of hydrogen fuel cars. Challenges with using hydrogen cars are discussed and how they are overcoming these problems. Relax and take a test drive in the new BMW Hydrogen 7 Series

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Silicon Carbide - The Application of Silicon Carbide in Future Energy Efficient Hybrid Vehicles

A video clip from on the applications of silicon carbide in particularly in the automotive industry. Currently the use of silicon carbide is mostly in the photonics and LED field, however as the quest continues for energy efficient power device continues, silicon carbide has shown to be a promising source of new power device. Research projects involving silicon carbide are currently in partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation

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The New Nanotribometer from CSM Instruments

Nicholas Randall features and capabilities new Nanotribometer CSM Instruments. It uses similar loadings to an AFM, but can use wear partners with different size and shapes comapred to an AFM probe tip.

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Staying Cool Using Air Conditioned Polyester Clothing with A Titanium Coating

A video clip showing air conditioning polyester clothing which blocks UV better than ordinary polyester materials and these clothing has been sputter coated with titanium to give it its unique properties. Sputtering helps deposit a better film layer on the surface of the fibre without harming the fabric and yet maintaining superior adhesion.

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Tubular Ceramic Products from McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technology

Chris Rogowski from McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technology demonstrates their manufacturing capabilities. They specialize in tubular ceramic products ranging in size from just millimeters in diameter to over 300 mm, with single or multi-bore configurations manufactured using extrusion and slip casting.

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Everyday Application of Epoxy Adhesive

Epoxy is great for gluing together a variety of materials. From glass to stone, the video demonstrates why epoxy glue is what you need to use to get a lasting bond.

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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?

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.

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