Tiny Optical Gyroscope Smaller Than a Grain of Rice
You may not realize it, but gyroscopes can be found in pretty much any modern electronic gadget. With applications ranging from cell phones to...
Economical way to produce high-performance thin films for electronics
Researchers at Missouri S&T have found an unprecedented, economical method for creating high-performance inorganic thin films, or “epitaxial” films, used in the manufacture of...
A 200-year-old guide to color, redesigned for the internet age
The nomenclature of colors we use today is really a machine language–numerical hex codes crafted to communicate with software on computers and printers. Before...
UHMW Plastic | Interstate Plastics
UHMW plastic is ideal for reducing wear and friction due to its specialized internal lubrication, reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption while extending equipment...
Computing catalysts—team unlocks the molecular secrets to a popular polymer
Polyisobutylene (PIB) is a workhorse polymer that is found in a multitude of products, ranging from chewing gum to tires, to engine oil and...
Cost Of Maintaining Composites Can Offset Performance Gains
Carbon fiber has a long history in commercial aircraft manufacturing, but its first large-scale application was on the Boeing 787, which features composite materials...
3DGence F340, a PEEK 3D printing workhorse
The 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 is a dual nozzle industrial 3D printer suitable for working with a range of functional materials including the high-grade thermoplastic...
Light-controlled Polymers can switch between Sturdy and Soft
MIT researchers have designed a polymer material that can change its structure in response to light, converting from a rigid substance to a softer...
Stratasys Ships 3D Carbon Fiber Applications Printer
As Carbon Fiber Applications Multiply, Stratasys Ships $70,000 3D Printer
In response to the growing use of composites across industries, Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS) is now shipping...
3D printing revolutionizes ETSEIB Motorsport workflow
ETSEIB Motorsport, one of the most experienced teams in the Formula Student competition, uses 3D printing to revolutionize their day-to-day operations. Thanks to the BCN3D...