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What Role Does Surface Preparation Play in Optimizing Adhesion for Plastic Substrates

In this interview AZoM talks to Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer from Master Bond, about surface preparation, and why optimal adhesion is recommended.

From Master Bond Inc. 2 Mar 2021

TRB Lightweight Structures: Composites in the Transport Industry

In this interview, AZoM talks to Francis Arthur, Operations Manager for TRB, about TRB's solutions for transport and its composite products.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 8 Jan 2021

Automating Material Analysis with the Vanta™ iX In-Line XRF Analyzer

We recently spoke with Ted Shields from Olympus about the new Vanta™ iX in-line XRF analyzer—a versatile system that automates material and alloy identification on the manufacturing line. Ted highlights the system benefits and explains the importance of in-line, automated XRF testing in metal fabrication and geo processing.

From Evident - XRF 18 Feb 2021

Heat Transfer Fluids and Their Use in the Chemical Industry

Edward Cass discusses Paratherm's role in providing specialized heat transfer fluids for diverse industrial applications.

From Paratherm 18 Feb 2021

The Industrial Laboratory and the Changing World of Energy

An interview with Joseph B. Powell PhD, discussing the past, present and future of the industrial laboratory for energy and chemicals.

From Pittcon 22 Jan 2021

[FP]-LIMS and OES Analysis: Developing and Improving Solutions Together

In this interview, Philip Mörke (CEO at Fink & Partner), and Christoph Verrieth (product manager at SPECTRO), talk to AZoM about the relationship between [FP]-LIMS and OES analysis.

From Fink & Partner GmbH 15 Feb 2021

TRB Lightweight Structures: Composites in Rail

In this interview, AZoM talks to Lyndon Newman, Lead Engineer for Rail at TRB Lightweight Structures, about the use of TRB's composites in the Rail industry.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 8 Jan 2021

Using 3D Printing to Develop Bone-Like Structures that Contain Living Cells

AZoM speaks with Dr. Iman Roohani from UNSW. Dr. Roohani is part of a team of researchers that developed a technique referred to as Ceramic Omnidirectional Bioprinting in Cell-Suspensions (COBICS) that could allow surgeons to print structures that can be submerged in water and hardened within just minutes, resembling natural bone. Even more revolutionary, the structures contain living cells that continue to grow after they are implanted.

By Joan Nugent 10 Feb 2021

How 3D Printing was Used to Create a New Airway Stent

AZoM speaks with Dr. Jean-Christophe Leroux, Professor of Drug Formulation and Delivery at ETH Zurich. Jean-Christophe and his team have developed a new 3D printed airway stent that will allow for the quick and safe treatment of upper airway obstructions.

By Joan Nugent 10 Feb 2021

Small Components Making a Big Impact for the PV industry

Brian Mills, product manager of photovoltaics at Staubli, talks to AZoM and answers questions about their original MC4 electrical connectors, the most widely used PV cable coupler in the world.

From Stäubli 21 Jan 2021