3D printing company sets up US headquarters in El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso will serve as the North American base of operations for Aconity3D, one of the world's emerging technology...
Universal Quantum Phenomenon Found in Strange Metals
A ubiquitous quantum phenomenon has been detected in a large class of superconducting materials, fueling a growing belief among physicists that an unknown organizing...
Drexel develops ‘crystalsome’ polymer for improved intravenous drug delivery
Abstract
In water, amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) can self-assemble into various micelle structures depicting curved liquid/liquid interface. Crystallization, which is incommensurate with this curved space,...
A periodic table of molecular knots
Consider a short piece of rope—could you guess which knots are more likely to form if you crumple and shake it? Synthetic chemists have...
Easy-to-make polymer stretches, sticks, self-heals
Abstract
Polymeric materials with integrated functionalities are required to match their ever-expanding practical applications, but there is always a trade-off between complex material performances and...
Cross-linked polyethylene hip implants lower rate of repeat surgery
A long-term follow-up study conducted in Australia has confirmed that hip implants which contain crossed-linked polyethylene (XLPE) substantially lower the risk of a patient...
Covestro completes sale of U.S. sheets business to Plaskolite
Germany-based materials manufacturer Covestro yesterday successfully closed the sale of Covestro’s Polycarbonates (PCS) sheets business in Sheffield (US) to Plaskolite. Acrylics sheets manufacturer Plaskolite...
Six-axis robot arm to create new 3D printed textures and patterns
Researchers from the University of West England’s Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR), located in Bristol, UK, are working with a six-axis Mitsubishi Electric...
Degrading plastics revealed as source of greenhouse gases
Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) discovered that several greenhouse gases are emitted...
Worbla Non-Toxic Thermoplastic Sheet a Hit with Cosplayers & Model Makers
Worbla Non-Toxic Thermoplastic Sheet a Hit with Cosplayers & Model Makers
Interstate Plastics is happy to announce the addition of Worbla to its product lineup,...
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