This article discusses vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers and their use in a wide range of optical applications.
By Liam Critchley
25 Jun 2019
3D printing processes have revolutionized the fabrication of small and large objects worldwide.
By Brett Smith
18 Jun 2019
Reactors are the centerpiece of nuclear power stations and create controlled nuclear fission using radioactive elements.
By Brett Smith
18 Jun 2019
This article discusses how Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) addresses the issues with the 3D printing process.
By Brett Smith
18 Jun 2019
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is now used to probe several properties of a material in many applications in the industry.
By Liam Critchley
5 Sep 2019
There are several different types of zirconia such as partially stabilised versions and tetragonal zirconia polycrystals. In this article properties such as density, hardness, bend and compressive strengths, fracture toughness and thermal properties for these materials are compared.
Although the future looks very bright for 3D printing, the technology is currently facing a number of hurdles that must be overcome to take it to the next level.
By Brett Smith
31 May 2019
Geckos have inspired the development of an innovative dry adhesive that can imitate the hairs present on their feet using a vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotube array.
The discovery of the float glass process followed by curtain wall glazing systems resulted in the integration of huge areas of glass products in the design of several large buildings.
Several techniques are available to apply zinc coatings and each will determine the thickness of the coating and its ultimate durability in a particular environment.