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Designing High-Strength Polymer Gels Based on Molecular “Beads” and Polymer “Threads”

An international research team from Nagoya University and The University of Tokyo have developed a new method to strengthen polymer gels by altering the length of polymer “thread” per molecular “bead”.

2 Dec 2016

First CVD Method for Producing Degradable Polymers

Polymerization by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a simple method for modifying surfaces by which topologically challenging substrates can be evenly coated with polymers.

2 Dec 2016

EU Commission Brings Forward a Strategy to Establish Cooperative Intelligent Traffic Systems

The EU commission has brought forward a strategy to establish cooperative intelligent traffic systems (C-ITS). The move is regarded as a milestone towards connected and automated mobility.

2 Dec 2016

Enrico Dini’s Plans Stretch the Boundaries of 3D Printing Applications

Enrico Dini, an Italian engineer who created an early 3D printer for construction, has proclaimed 3D printing ruined his life according a recent interview. However, that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming about the wonders of the technology.

2 Dec 2016

Techmer ES Materials Help Build Large-Scale 3D Printed Structure at Design Miami

Techmer ES (TES) recently partnered with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Branch Technology to create a large-scale installation for Design Miami utilizing sustainable, bio-derived material.

2 Dec 2016

LASER COMPONENTS Offers Collimated Beam Shaper for Applications Requiring Wide Working Distance Range

LASER COMPONENTS is able to provide a flat top beam shaper element, which creates a uniform-intensity beam at a specified working distance.

By Stuart Milne 1 Dec 2016

New Breakthrough Coating Technique for Industrial Granular Material

An Austrian team has developed a new technique based on physical vapor deposition, to upscale the quantity of coating without affecting the homogeneity and quality of the film.

1 Dec 2016

New Method Uses Predatory Bacterium to Extract Bioplastic Materials

A method using a predatory bacterium to extract bioplastic materials from the inside of other bacteria without degrading it, has been developed by a team of Spanish researchers. The system, that has been already patented, will enable these products to be obtained at low cost and also at industrial scale in bacterial cell factories.

1 Dec 2016

Researchers Decipher Biodegradable and Biocompatible Plastic Synthesis Mechanism

Plastics and other polymers are used every day, and they are predominantly produced from fossil resources by means of petrochemical refinery process. Conversely, polyesters known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are naturally synthesized by many microorganisms, as discrete granules inside the cells.

1 Dec 2016

Understanding Critical Factors can Affect Measurement Accuracy of Non-Contact Displacement Sensors

In non-contact displacement measurement applications, engineers often overlook the effects of temperature variations on the measurement accuracy of the sensor. It is therefore critical to check supplier datasheets, says Chris Jones

1 Dec 2016

ADM Fine Machining Adds New Large Aerospace Machining Centre

ADM Fine Machining, established following the acquisition of Fine Machining by aerospace subcontractor, ADM Engineering, has added a new large capacity vertical machining centre.

1 Dec 2016

Consortium Working on FASTForge Project that Aims to Produce Novel Titanium Alloy Aerospace Components

Safran Landing Systems, Metalysis, the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and the University of Sheffield are the partners working on the FASTForge project.

1 Dec 2016

Made In Space and Braskem Create 'Green Plastic' Material for 3D Printing in Space

Thanks to a partnership between Made In Space and Braskem, astronauts on the International Space Station can now 3D print with “green plastic,” a material made from sugarcane.

1 Dec 2016

Free Webinar from PANalytical on Good Practices of X-ray Reflectometry

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar entitled ‘Do you want to collect high-quality X-ray reflectometry data? Good practices that will help’ organized on 15 December 2016, presented by Dr. Zhaohui Bao, XRD Application Specialist, PANalytical B.V., the Netherlands.

By Stuart Milne 1 Dec 2016

XOS Unveils the fleX-Beam™: its Latest Excitation System

XOS (xos.com), a leading provider of advanced optics and OEM sub-systems, announced today the release of its latest excitation system, the fleX-Beam.

From XOS 30 Nov 2016

Materials Science News

Designing High-Strength Polymer Gels Based on Molecular “Beads” and Polymer “Threads”

First CVD Method for Producing Degradable Polymers

EU Commission Brings Forward a Strategy to Establish Cooperative Intelligent Traffic Systems

Enrico Dini’s Plans Stretch the Boundaries of 3D Printing Applications

Techmer ES Materials Help Build Large-Scale 3D Printed Structure at Design Miami

LASER COMPONENTS Offers Collimated Beam Shaper for Applications Requiring Wide Working Distance Range

New Breakthrough Coating Technique for Industrial Granular Material

New Method Uses Predatory Bacterium to Extract Bioplastic Materials

Researchers Decipher Biodegradable and Biocompatible Plastic Synthesis Mechanism

Understanding Critical Factors can Affect Measurement Accuracy of Non-Contact Displacement Sensors

ADM Fine Machining Adds New Large Aerospace Machining Centre

Consortium Working on FASTForge Project that Aims to Produce Novel Titanium Alloy Aerospace Components

Made In Space and Braskem Create 'Green Plastic' Material for 3D Printing in Space

Free Webinar from PANalytical on Good Practices of X-ray Reflectometry

XOS Unveils the fleX-Beam™: its Latest Excitation System

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