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Researchers Develop New Process for Production of Aerospace Grade Titanium Alloys

Researchers have developed a new concept in high value manufacturing which could lead to a more cost effective and sustainable production process in the aerospace industry.

12 Oct 2016

New Spray-On Material Could Fully Waterproof Smartphones

A team of scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have invented a spray-on material with an incredible ability to repel water.

9 Sep 2016

Suny Poly and Norsk Titanium Announce First Rapid Plasma Deposition Machine to be Delivered to Plattsburg in September as Planning for Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Plant Ramps Up

Plant to house up to 40 MERKE IV machines, which will power production of titanium components for global aviation industry. SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Norsk Titanium AS (Norsk) today announced the first MERKE IV™ ...

31 Aug 2016

Bba’s Blast- Off for Space Age Thermal Technology

The UK’s leading product accreditation and certification service, the British Board of Agrément (BBA), is helping bring reflective insulation developed for the 20th century space-race to new frontiers. This highly-reflective material, originally designed with NASA for the US Apollo missions to protect spacecraft, is helping to transform the global construction industry with its extensive use in walls and roofs.

28 Jul 2016

Kobe Steel begins Mass Production of Titanium Forged Parts for Landing Gears of Airbus A350 XWB Planes

Kobe Steel, Ltd. has begun the mass production of large titanium forged parts for supply to France’s Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The forged parts are used in the landing gears of the Airbus A350 XWB planes.

From Kobe Steel 15 Jul 2016

Toyota First to Industry With Plasma-Coated Polycarbonate Rear Quarter Window

Toyota’s special edition 86 GRMN sports car is the first production vehicle to feature a rear quarter window in polycarbonate (PC) material with a plasma-coat solution designed to deliver the highest level of durability performance. The vehicle, exclusive to Japan, exhibited earlier this year at Tokyo Auto Salon 2016.

7 Jul 2016

Scientists Use Shiny Silver Material to Develop NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield

The shiny silver material of the five-layer sunshield that will fly aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is a complex and innovative feat of material science and engineering.

24 Jun 2016

NASA Campaign KORUS-AQ: IONICON PTR-TOF to Monitor VOCs above Korea Team of the University of Innsbruck and an IONICON PTR-TOFMS Aboard NASA Research Aircraft

An international team coordinated by NASA has recently investigated air pollution over the Korean peninsula. Two of IONICON’s PTR-TOFMS instruments were used to monitor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in real-time aboard NASA’s DC-8 Flying Laboratory.

From IONICON Analytik 21 Jun 2016

Lockheed Martin to Demonstrate Future Evolution of its Flexible GPS III Satellite Design for the U.S. Air Force

In the future, when mission needs change for the Global Positioning System (GPS), the U.S. Air Force will be able to respond -- thanks to some engineering forethought and the innovative design of Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) GPS III satellite.

20 May 2016

World’s First Astronaut Whiskey Glass Created

The world’s first whiskey glass suitable for use in outer space has been developed with the help of a leading prototyping company.

From Ogle Models and Prototypes 19 May 2016

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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.

Aerospace Materials News

Researchers Develop New Process for Production of Aerospace Grade Titanium Alloys

New Spray-On Material Could Fully Waterproof Smartphones

Suny Poly and Norsk Titanium Announce First Rapid Plasma Deposition Machine to be Delivered to Plattsburg in September as Planning for Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Plant Ramps Up

Bba’s Blast- Off for Space Age Thermal Technology

Kobe Steel begins Mass Production of Titanium Forged Parts for Landing Gears of Airbus A350 XWB Planes

Toyota First to Industry With Plasma-Coated Polycarbonate Rear Quarter Window

Scientists Use Shiny Silver Material to Develop NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield

NASA Campaign KORUS-AQ: IONICON PTR-TOF to Monitor VOCs above Korea Team of the University of Innsbruck and an IONICON PTR-TOFMS Aboard NASA Research Aircraft

Lockheed Martin to Demonstrate Future Evolution of its Flexible GPS III Satellite Design for the U.S. Air Force

World’s First Astronaut Whiskey Glass Created

What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Sustainable Battery Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 Solutions

Battery Cell Characterization: Electrochemical and Prismatic Cells

Creating Superhydrophobic Surfaces with Plasma Treatment

Strategies for Effective Control and Isolation in Variable Building Environments

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Aerospace Materials News

What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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2Eco-Friendly Zinc Battery Targets Global Electricity Access

3Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

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6Argonne Partners with Talon Metals to Boost Domestic Electric Vehicle Battery Production

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