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Graphitization at up to 3000 °C with Chamber Furnaces

Graphite is a soft, slippery, greyish-black material that has a metallic luster. It is opaque to light and is a good conductor of electricity and heat.

From CARBOLITE 8 Aug 2017

Heat Treatment of 3D Additive Manufactured Parts

This article discusses 3D additive manufactured parts and the heat treatment required.

From CARBOLITE 8 Aug 2017

Elemental Analysis of Metal Parts and Powders Produced by Additive Manufacturing

An essential part of industrial product development is the manufacture of prototypes and initial samples.

From ELTRA GmbH 7 Aug 2017

Determining Carbon and Sulfur with Elemental Analyzers

Quality control of raw materials as well as the intermediate and finished products is all part of the production process of high-quality cement.

From ELTRA GmbH 7 Aug 2017

Water has a Love-Hate Relationship with New Smart Surface

A smart surface capable of offering fast and reversible surface wetting properties, from superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic, has been developed by Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) – and it uses such a small voltage it could be powered by conventional batteries.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 15 Aug 2017

A New Stable and Promising High-Energy Density Material (HEDM)

In recent years, high-energy density materials (HEDMs) have become a significant class of materials within the energetic materials and chemical science communities.

By Liam Critchley 10 Aug 2017

Analyzing Waste and Process Waters

The monitoring of industrial and municipal waste waters is controlled by several norms and standards such as EPA 9056, EPA 300.0 or ISO 10304-1.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 14 Jul 2017

Testing Engine Fuel Injection Systems

Fuel injection technology revolutionized the automotive industry, which helped make cars much faster. Additionally, fuel injection makes combustion engines more efficient and cleaner.

From OMEGA Engineering Automotive 2 Aug 2017

Automotive Testing with Fine Diameter Thermocouple Wire

Generally, temperature measurements are taken at multiple positions for automotive testing. But, the structure and accuracy of the thermometer can be affected when thick wires are attached to thermocouples.

From OMEGA Engineering Automotive 2 Aug 2017

A Comparison Between High Temperature Pressure Transducers and Cooling Elements

Pressure measurement is often considered to be a challenging task due to the harsh environments often found in industrial manufacturing. High temperatures are a specific problem for electronic components, which typically have a low tolerance for heat.

From OMEGA Engineering Temperature 2 Aug 2017