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Study Reveals Geckos as the ‘Size Limit’ for Sticking to Walls

A recent study discusses why the largest animal capable of scaling vertical and smooth walls is the gecko. According to scientists, humans can walk on walls like Spiderman, but only with the help of adhesive pads covering 40% of the body’s surface. Scientists believe that their discovery provide a feasibility for large-scale, gecko-like adhesives.

19 Jan 2016

Lucideon to Host the Ceramic Innovation Network’s ‘Energy Efficiency in Ceramic Processing’ Conference on 13 April 2016

19 Jan 2016

Researchers Develop 3D Printing Technique for Composite Materials

The study exhibits a unique method, using ultrasonic waves to accurately position a huge number of tiny reinforcement fibers as part of the 3D printing process. The fibers form a microscopic reinforcement framework to provide the material strength, a focused laser beam is then used to position this microstructure. Finally, the epoxy resin is cured and the object is printed.

19 Jan 2016

H.C. Starck Receives Certification for Processing Conflict-free Tantalum Raw Materials for the Fifth Time

H.C. Starck, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of technology metals and advanced ceramics, has received certification for processing “conflict-free” tantalum raw materials for the fifth time in a row.

From H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH 19 Jan 2016

Anisotropic Materials Could Enable Effective Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation

Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, MIPT, and Kansas State University have established a new method to absorb electromagnetic radiation, using a specific absorbing system like an anisotropic crystal. The study holds immense potential for electrodynamics and could offer a new way to absorb the electromagnetic wave energy. The results of the study have been reported in Physical Review B.

19 Jan 2016

New Mechanism Allows Inexpensively and Easily Apply Complex Patterns to Glass Surface

In a joint study, scientists from the MIPT (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology), ICP (Institute of Chemical Physics) named after Semenov, MSU (Moscow State University) and IPCP (Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics) have developed a mechanism of laser deposition of patterns on glass with a resolution of 1000 times lower than the wideth of a human hair. Focusing the laser was conducted with the help of small glass spheres, playing the role of the lens. This mechanism allows inexpensively and relatively easy to apply complex patterns to a glass surface, whereby obtaining a spatial resolution of less than 100 nanometers.

19 Jan 2016

Phase-Transition Materials Hold Promise for Progress of Advanced Optics

Similar to magic tricks seen in the movies, materials possessing properties known as phase transition can change from clear to cloudy when applied to an electric field or according to the temperature. A collaborative team of researchers, including physicists from Germany’s Friedrich Schiller University Jena, have created a method to engineer the transition point at specific temperatures for vanadium dioxide, a phase-transition material.

19 Jan 2016

Hyun-Dai Fiber Uses Glass/Carbon Fiber to Build Novel Composite Materials

Market research suggests that the glass fiber and special chemical fiber sector will grow annually by 6.47% from 2015 to 2020. Hyun-Dai Fiber.Co.Ltd. have been using their expertise and technical know-how to manufacture and supply various fibers - from superfine glass fiber to carbon fiber - in order to meet the demands of its customers.

19 Jan 2016

Metamaterials Used To Help Reduce MRI Scanning Time

Researchers from The Netherlands, Australia, and Russia have developed a new technology that helps to reduce scanning time by more than 50% in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). With this new technology hospitals can increase the number of scans, without having to change equipment.

19 Jan 2016

TA Instruments Announces Move of the Electroforce Group

TA Instruments announced today that the ElectroForce Systems Group has moved to a new facility in Eden Prairie, MN.

From TA Instruments 18 Jan 2016

New E8500 PLUS - Portable Emissions Analyzer

The new E8500 PLUS emissions analyzer is a complete portable tool for EPA compliance level emissions monitoring and testing.

From Sauermann Americas 18 Jan 2016

Flexible Plastic Film Developed, Could be Used for Detecting Recurrence of Cancer

Chemical engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a stretchable, thin film that could help to provide improved follow-up treatment for cancer survivors.

18 Jan 2016

BMW 7 Series Features Hexcel’s Innovative CFRP Technology

Hexcel is pleased to have its innovative CFRP technology introduced in the BMW 7 Series where it is used to save weight and reinforce the metal shell of the B-pillar. Hexcel supplies BMW with preforms made of unidirectional carbon prepreg set in various orientations and combined with adhesive. The prepreg is made from Hexcel’s HexPly® M77 resin system that cures in 1.5 minutes at 160°C.

From Hexcel 18 Jan 2016

RS Components Introduces New Matrix E-Blocks Pluggable Hardware Modules and Design Environment

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has introduced the latest range of E-Blocks electronic modules and the supporting Flowcode 6 development environment from Matrix Technology Solutions.

From RS Components Ltd. 18 Jan 2016

SET, Smart Equipment Technology, Leading Semiconductor Supplier, Joins IRT Nanoelec 3D Integration Program

Will Work with Leti, STMicroelectronics and Mentor Graphics to Develop Advanced 3D Die-to-wafer Stacking Technologies Using Direct Cu-Cu Bonding SET, Smart Equipment Technology, the leading supplier in high accuracy d...

15 Jan 2016