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Superplastically Formed Aluminium

By applying heat and air pressure or tool movement, superplastically formed aluminium alloys can be stretched and formed.

24 Sep 2001

Steel Plant Developments

New technologies are being developed for the steel industry to enhance efficiency and productivity and ensure competitiveness. Some of these include electric arc furnaces and new casting technologies. Extending plant life, control systems, finite element analysis etc are also covered.

24 Sep 2001

Vacuum Plasma Processing

Vacuum plasma processing is used in the electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical, military and packaging industries for surface treating of organic materials. It is a low temperature process used to clean surfaces prior to other operations such as coatings and adhesive application.

24 Sep 2001

Ceramic Foams - An Alternative to RCFs

Porous ceramic foams have emerged as a viable alternative to refractory ceramic fibres since they were classified as carcinogenic. Hi-Por is a ceramic foam that has similar properties to FCFs without the associated dust problem. Manufacturing, structure and applications are covered.

From TMS Europe Ltd 24 Sep 2001

Accelerated Ageing and Characterisation of UHMWPE used in Orthopaedic Implants

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene has been used extensively as a wear face in orthopaedic implants. The performance of the material has been related to sterilisation techniques. Methods of assessing the accelerated ageing of UHMWPE are evaluated.

21 Sep 2001

Diesel Powered Fuel Cells

A team of reserachers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a fuel cell, that can run on hydrocarbons such as diesel, toluene and n-decane. Only recently have fuel cells been found that can run on liquid fuels. Applications include automotive, portable computing and domeestic power. Poste

18 Sep 2001

Perovskite with High Dielectric Constant May Lead to High Performance Capacitors

A calcium, coppert titanate material (CaCu3Ti4O12) material is being investigated at the BNL due to unusually high dielectric constant. It is able to store extremely large amounts of charge over a wide temperature range and has other strange modes of behaviour. Posted May 2001

18 Sep 2001

NGK Invest in Diesel Particulate Filter Production

NGK Insulators are prpearing to commercialise silicon carbide-based filters for removing particulate matter froim the exhaust of diesel motors. The investment is expected to reap lucrative returns as emission regualtion tighten in the future. Posted May 2001.

18 Sep 2001

Styrene Acrylonitrile - SAN 30% Glass Fibre Reinforced

Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.

18 Sep 2001

Styrene Acrylonitrile - SAN Fire Retardant

Very good flame retardant characteristics (VO>2) compared with unmodified SAN (HB). Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.

18 Sep 2001

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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.

Latest Articles

Superplastically Formed Aluminium

Steel Plant Developments

Vacuum Plasma Processing

Ceramic Foams - An Alternative to RCFs

Accelerated Ageing and Characterisation of UHMWPE used in Orthopaedic Implants

Diesel Powered Fuel Cells

Perovskite with High Dielectric Constant May Lead to High Performance Capacitors

NGK Invest in Diesel Particulate Filter Production

Styrene Acrylonitrile - SAN 30% Glass Fibre Reinforced

Styrene Acrylonitrile - SAN Fire Retardant

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

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Editorial Highlights

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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A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

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