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Induction Annealing Systems for Ammunition Castings

Ammunition manufacturers can avoid excessive inventory and part handling through the use of induction annealing systems, which, in turn, result in minimum wastage and improved yield at a low cost.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 24 Apr 2013

Macromolecule and Nanoparticle Characterization

Geofrey Wyatt, President at Wyatt Technology talks to AZoM about macromolecule and nanoparticle characterization.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 24 Apr 2013

Materials Used In 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing, as the name suggests, is a process wherein a solid three-dimensional object is printed layer by layer from raw material, which could potentially lead to a whole new era in manufacturing. The process is also known as additive manufacturing or desktop fabrication.

From Stratasys Ltd. 24 Apr 2013

Image Sampling in Natural States and Stressed Conditions Using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

From the time the microscope was introduced, scientists and engineers have been developing techniques to observe internal microstructures of samples.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

X-Ray Microscopy Analysis (XRM) Of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials

Fiber-reinforced composite materials of a polymer matrix that have been reinforced with carbon, fiberglass or synthetic fibers are used increasingly in the construction of materials for the aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction industries because of their strength, high performance, and light weight.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

XRM Characterization for Determining the Reliability of Wire Bond Packaging Processes

In order to characterize the reliability of a packaging process and to identify existing or potential failures in the package, especially in a package having complex wire bonding, the dimensions and proximity of the wire connections before and after encapsulation need to be determined.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Using 3D X-Ray Microscopy (XRM) to Determine the 3D Morphology of Solid Foams

Solid foams are structures containing gaseous voids enclosed by a denser solid matrix such as metals, alloys or polymers.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Temporal Analysis of the Microstructure of Electrodes Using 3D X-Ray Microscopy (XRM)

The microstructures of electrodes can impact the performance of battery cells as they play a key role in battery energy, charge times, electrical conductivity and power density.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

XRM Multi-Length Scale Solutions for the Development of Carbon Fibers

Carbon fibers are lightweight materials that have found use in a myriad of applications, ranging from electrical conductors, to airplane wings and structural reinforcements.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

XRM Analysis of Carbonate Rocks for the Oil and Gas Industry

Carbonates are considered to have most of the remaining hydrocarbon reserves. They are the key rock type for oil and gas research as well as in climate engineering, especially for carbon sequestration initiatives.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013