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Scratch Testing of Metallic Nanofilms for Flexible Electronics

Metallic nanofilms on polymer substrates are extensively used as interconnect components in various flexible electronic devices, such as antennae structures, identification tags, solar cells, electronic skin, wearables, and paper-like electronic display.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 4 Oct 2017

Hybrid Bridge Systems

Pipex px® has been known for decades as an innovator of FRP composites’ design and fabrication. The company, headquartered in Plymouth, the United Kingdom, also shares its address with the Resin Infusion Center of Excellence (R.I.C.E.).

From Strongwell Corporation 28 Oct 2017

Solving Surface Fouling and Coking Problems in Industrial Applications

Fouling, coking or simply “sticking” is a costly surface problem that occurs in most industrial applications. Surface fouling causes contamination, promotes corrosion, reduces flow, increases maintenance, and ultimately inflates costs while worsening performance.

From SilcoTek 31 Oct 2017

Understanding Yield Stress Measurements

Many complex fluids, such as surfactant mesophases, network forming polymers, emulsions etc. do not flow until the applied stress crosses a certain critical value, called the yield stress.

From Malvern Panalytical 28 Aug 2017

Induction Heating for Shrink-Fit Connections

Induction heating makes shrink-fit connections easy to assemble and disassemble by evenly and gently heating and expanding the outer part of the assembly without overheating any specific area.

From eldec Induction GmbH 23 Oct 2017

Benefits of Custom Made Inductors for Complex Parts

More manufacturers are using induction heating because the process offers numerous advantages and is applicable to a wide range of industries including: aerospace, automotive and power generation to name a few.

From eldec Induction GmbH 23 Oct 2017

Tips for Coil Installation in Induction Heaters

Mounting induction heating coils improperly often causes issues that ultimately require service calls. According to eldec Engineering Services Manager Mark Kozlowski, installing coils properly can prevent expensive down time and repairs.

From eldec Induction GmbH 23 Oct 2017