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Researchers Develop Silver-Hydrogel Composite with High Electrical Conductivity

In the field of robotics, metals offer advantages like strength, durability, and electrical conductivity. But, they are heavy and rigid--properties that are undesirable in soft and flexible systems for wearable computing and human-machine interfaces.

12 Mar 2021

New Crush-Resistant Metamaterials can Prevent Failure of Structures

A chain reaction of locally restricted damage can inevitably lead to a catastrophic breakdown of structures and materials.

12 Mar 2021

New Material may Reduce Wear and Tear on Future Space Rovers

As the Mars Perseverance Rover of NASA continues to investigate the surface of the planet Mars, researchers on Earth have designed a novel nanoscale metal carbide that could serve as a “superlubricant” to decrease wear and tear on upcoming extraterrestrial rovers.

12 Mar 2021

JEC Group Announces a New Online Event: JEC Composites Connect

JEC Group, the world’s leading company, dedicated to promoting composite materials, introduces all-new digital event series for the composites community: JEC Composites CONNECT. On June 1-2, 2021, this first round-the-clock event will be the industry’s most significant event, hosting major industry players, enabling participants to discover the latest trends thanks to business conferences and get networking opportunities. This live-streamed event will also be the place to highlight innovation through competitions, awards ceremonies and keynote speeches.

From JEC Group 12 Mar 2021

Creaform Releases Pipecheck 6.1 Software for NDT in the Oil and Gas Industry

Creaform, the worldwide leader in automated and portable 3D measurement solutions engineering services, announced today the release of Pipecheck 6.1 software, a significant upgrade to its pipeline integrity assessment software. Always on the cutting-edge of technology in NDT solutions for the oil and gas industry, this latest version will offer unique possibilities that will open new doors to various business opportunities.

From Creaform Inc. 12 Mar 2021

Xometry Launches Autodesk Fusion 360 App

Xometry, the largest U.S. marketplace for on demand manufacturing, announced today the launch of an app for Autodesk® Fusion 360® in collaboration with Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK). &#8203...

From Xometry 11 Mar 2021

High Performing Hydrophilic Porous Plastic Discs & Annular Absorbers

Vyon® porous plastic discs and annular absorbers manufactured to extremely tight tolerances by Porvair Sciences offer cutting-edge filtration and separation of materials for healthcare, pharmaceutical and life science applications.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 11 Mar 2021

LabVantage Launches Full-Featured Self-Service Advanced Analytics Solution

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, today announced the launch of LabVantage Analytics, a full-featured, self-service advanced analytics solution that lets users easily explore, analyze, and visualize LIMS, enterprise, and external data to gain actionable business insights.

From LabVantage Solutions, Inc. 11 Mar 2021

LabVantage Adds Vendor Validation to Its Software-as-a-Service LIMS

From LabVantage Solutions, Inc. 11 Mar 2021

LabVantage Emphasizes Cybersecurity with Version 8.6 of Its LIMS Platform

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, today announced that the 8.6 edition of its flagship LIMS has been designed and tested to optimum cybersecurity standards.

From LabVantage Solutions, Inc. 11 Mar 2021

Sustainable Plant-based Materials can be Viable Alternatives for Traditional Leather

Throughout history, leather has been a popular material for clothes and many other goods. However, the tanning process and use of livestock mean that it has a large environmental footprint, leading consumers and manufacturers alike to seek out alternatives. An article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, details how sustainable materials are giving traditional leather a run for its money.

11 Mar 2021

Scientists Develop 2D Perovskite Material for Most Efficient LEDs

Energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been used in our everyday life for many decades. But the quest for better LEDs, offering both lower costs and brighter colours, has recently drawn scientists to a material called perovskite. A recent joint-research project co-led by the scientist from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has now developed a 2D perovskite material for the most efficient LEDs.

11 Mar 2021

New Nanomaterial Could Increase the Capacity and Service Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries

The scientists of the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" (NUST MISIS) being a part of an international team of researches managed to increase the capacity and extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. According to the researchers, they have synthesized a new nanomaterial that can replace low-efficiency graphite used in lithium-ion batteries today. The results of the research are published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

11 Mar 2021

New Cellulose Yarn Offers Fascinating Possibilities for Electronic Textiles

Electronic textiles offer revolutionary new opportunities in various fields, in particular healthcare. But to be sustainable, they need to be made of renewable materials. A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, now presents a thread made of conductive cellulose, which offers fascinating and practical possibilities for electronic textiles.

11 Mar 2021

Researchers Move a Step Closer to Developing High-Performance Catalysts for Fuel Cells

Fuel cells, which are attracting attention as an eco-friendly energy source, obtain electricity and heat simultaneously through the reverse reaction of water electrolysis. Therefore, the catalyst that enhances the reaction efficiency is directly connected to the performance of the fuel cell. To this, a POSTECH-UNIST joint research team has taken a step closer to developing high-performance catalysts by uncovering the ex-solution and phase transition phenomena at the atomic level for the first time.

11 Mar 2021