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Scientists Investigate Oxidative Reactions in Heat-Resistant Coating Material for Aero Gas-Turbine Engines

Certain sections of aero gas-turbine engines, which are widely used in aircrafts, regularly reach temperatures above 1,200 °C. Needless to say, any materials used in such harsh environments must be durable and up to the task.

10 Dec 2020

Picosun’s Medical ALD Solutions Enable Safer Surgeries

Picosun Group, the leading supplier of AGILE ALD® (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions, partners with prominent Chinese hospitals and researchers to apply medical ALD technology for safer surgical procedures.

From Picosun Oy 23 Nov 2020

Picosun’s Medical ALD Solutions Enable Safer Surgeries

Picosun’s medical ALD solutions enable safer surgeries

From Picosun Oy 23 Nov 2020

PostProcess Teams and Orthodent Laboratory to Automate Resin Removal and Surface Finishing for Novel Orthodontic Solutions

PostProcess Technologies Inc., the first and only provider of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced their collaboration with Orthodent Laboratory (ODL), a company spearheading the digitalization of orthodontic solutions, to further their efficiencies and unlock previously unachievable results for their innovative custom orthodontic solutions.

From PostProcess Technologies 20 Nov 2020

A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems.

19 Nov 2020

New Coating Material for Semiconductors Could Lead to Energy-Efficient Generation of Fuels

Hydrogen gas and methanol for fuel cells or as raw materials for the chemicals industry, for example, could be produced more sustainably using sunlight, a new Uppsala University study shows.

19 Nov 2020

Corksol Ltd, Receives a Six-Figure Grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to Develop an Internal Insulation Solution for the Future

Corksol Ltd, the West Yorkshire-based company that exclusively distributes Corksol SprayCork to approved applicators across the UK, has received a £150,000 grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to develop a next generation coating that will protect homes against heat loss and damp from the inside out.

18 Nov 2020

Element Increases Scope for Coatings Testing in Amsterdam

Element Materials Technology (Element) has increased its ISO 17025 scope for coatings testing at its Amsterdam, Netherlands laboratory.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Nov 2020

Moth Eye Structure Inspires Design of Transparent Anti-Reflective Coatings

There is a huge number of human problems that scientists and engineers have solved by drawing ideas directly from mechanisms found in other lifeforms, from Velcro to Japan's famous bullet trains, the Shinkansen. Thus, it should not come as a surprise to know that many remarkable advances in anti-reflective coating were inspired by the peculiar biostructures found in moth eyes.

5 Nov 2020

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

Dyeing hair at home and in salons has its own risks. Products used can create skin irritation and allergies—nearly 1% of people are allergic to the dye.

2 Nov 2020

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Scientists Investigate Oxidative Reactions in Heat-Resistant Coating Material for Aero Gas-Turbine Engines

Picosun’s Medical ALD Solutions Enable Safer Surgeries

Picosun’s Medical ALD Solutions Enable Safer Surgeries

PostProcess Teams and Orthodent Laboratory to Automate Resin Removal and Surface Finishing for Novel Orthodontic Solutions

A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

New Coating Material for Semiconductors Could Lead to Energy-Efficient Generation of Fuels

Corksol Ltd, Receives a Six-Figure Grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to Develop an Internal Insulation Solution for the Future

Element Increases Scope for Coatings Testing in Amsterdam

Moth Eye Structure Inspires Design of Transparent Anti-Reflective Coatings

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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