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  • Transducer Materials - A Brief History
    Article - 29 Apr 2002
    Transducers are materials that can convert one form of energy such as electrical and electromagnetic energy into other forms such as mechanical. The history of these materials is outlined beginning...
  • Thixoforming
    Article - 24 Apr 2002
    Thixoforming is a semi-solid forming process similar to pressure die casting, using lower temperatures. The process is described, advantages and disadvantages outlined and mould materials covered.
  • Biomaterials and Controlling Them with Radio Waves
    Article - 5 Mar 2002
    Researchers can now control DNA biomolecules with radio waves. The ultimate goal of this work will be to use biological machines to perform tasks on a molecular scale.
  • Capacitors - Specifying Replacement Parts
    Article - 18 Feb 2002
    So, what do you do when it comes time to replace old capacitors no longer available. This article tells you what you need to know and explains things like test voltage, safety margins, dissipation...
  • Film Capacitors - What Are They and How Are They Made
    Article - 8 Feb 2002
    Capacitors are defined, their history briefly traced and construction outlined. Different types of capcitors such as insert tab and extended foil are distinguished. Basic usage configuations are also...
  • Tantalum - An Overview
    Article - 23 Jan 2002
    Tantalum is a rare metal with a grey-blue appearance. It is found in about 15% of the world’s pegmatites. Tantalum has several properties that currently make it a valuable commodity.
  • Tungsten (W) - Properties, Applications
    Article - 21 Jan 2002
    A comprehensive overview of tungsten including history, occurrence, deposits, supply, mining and benficiation, prising, processing, recycling, toxicity and applications.
  • High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Wires
    Article - 4 Dec 2001
    HTS wires can potentially increase power density, quality and reliability in electrical power systems. The benefits to society are enormous. Benefits, future demands and HTS applications in power...
  • Styrene Acrylonitrile - SAN
    Article - 18 Sep 2001
    Better general chemical resistance than Polystyrene and cheaper than Acrylic polymers. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.
  • Polyester - SMC; Fire Retardant
    Article - 18 Sep 2001
    Best oxygen index compared with other polyester SMC’s. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.

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