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Momentum Turf - The Closest Thing to Natural Grass

Momentum Turf is a natural grass alternative. It provides the closest thing to natural grass available thus far, however offers all the benefits of a synthatic analogue. Its' construction and practical properties are described. Posted August 2003

25 Aug 2003

Recycling of Automotive Composites - The Pyrolysis Process and its Advantages

With automotive manufacturers increasingly turning to lighter materials such as composites, there is also increased pressure on them to recycle these materials. Pyrolysis is a process that can be used for this process. The pyrolysis process, its advantages and successes are explained.

23 Aug 2003

Plastics That Beautify Automotive Engine Bays - Materials and Advantages

Polymer based engine covers are helping to beautify the engine bays and under bonnet areas of new cars such as BMW's. New materials such as mineral/glass fibre reinforced nylon 6 are being used that offer advantages over metals and other polymers. Properties and advantages of these materials are des

22 Aug 2003

Plastic Electronics via Inkjet Printing – Processing, Properties and Applications of Plastic Electronics

The process of producing plastic electronics via direct writing is described. The application of plastic electronics to flat panel displays is covered. Other potentialo applications for this novel technolgy are also outlined.

22 Aug 2003

Direct Writing - Designing in Functionality Using Direct Writing and Rapid Manufacturing Techniques

The concept of designing in functionality using direct writing and rapid manufacturing techniques is discussed. Properties such as stiffness, surface toughness, thermal properties, electrical properties and chamical and biological behaviour are addressed.

22 Aug 2003

Composite Propeller for Warship Propulsion - Construction and Advantages of the Composite Propeller

The world's largest composite propeller has successfully completed sea trials on a trimaran warship. Advantages of the composite construction include, reduced weight and improved cavitation behaviour and life expectancy.

22 Aug 2003

Dysprosium Gallium Garnet Crystals to be Developed for Space X-Ray Detectors - News Item

The Crystal Consortium are developing dysprosium gallium garnet crystals for use in an advanced demagnetisation refrigerator (ADR), that will form part of an x-ray observatory in space. Posted July 2003

21 Aug 2003

The Three Most Significant Advances in Alloy Metallurgy Since Federation ( 1901 ) – An Australian Perspective

The three most significant advances in alloy metallurgy since Australia's Federation are reviewed. Namely aluminium alloys and age hardening, stainless steels and nuclear power. Each of these topics is considered in some depth, with a focus on Australia and alloy developments.

21 Aug 2003

Advanced Ceramics – The Evolution, Classification, Properties, Production, Firing, Finishing and Design of Advanced Ceramics

A review of the development of advanced ceramics and their evolution from traditional ceramics. Properties, production, firing, finishing, design and the future are considered. Families such as oxides, non-oxides and composites are also discussed.

20 Aug 2003

Darmstadtium ( Ds ) - The 100th Element has Officially been Named Darmstadtium - News Item

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has recognised the discovery of the 110th element. Its' discoverers have named it Darmstadtium after the place where it was discovered. Posted August 18 2003

20 Aug 2003

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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.

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Momentum Turf - The Closest Thing to Natural Grass

Recycling of Automotive Composites - The Pyrolysis Process and its Advantages

Plastics That Beautify Automotive Engine Bays - Materials and Advantages

Plastic Electronics via Inkjet Printing – Processing, Properties and Applications of Plastic Electronics

Direct Writing - Designing in Functionality Using Direct Writing and Rapid Manufacturing Techniques

Composite Propeller for Warship Propulsion - Construction and Advantages of the Composite Propeller

Dysprosium Gallium Garnet Crystals to be Developed for Space X-Ray Detectors - News Item

The Three Most Significant Advances in Alloy Metallurgy Since Federation ( 1901 ) – An Australian Perspective

Advanced Ceramics – The Evolution, Classification, Properties, Production, Firing, Finishing and Design of Advanced Ceramics

Darmstadtium ( Ds ) - The 100th Element has Officially been Named Darmstadtium - News Item

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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