Close-packing rules may not guide nanoparticle self-assembly after all
Three-dimensional shapes fill physical space in a certain way. If you pour marbles into a jar, the marbles will randomly pack within the jar....
Weak hydrogen bonds key to strong, tough infrastructure
The right mix of hydrogen bonds in polymer and cement composites is critical to making strong, tough and ductile infrastructure material, according to Rice...
Graphene-enhanced technology created electronics that vaporize in response to radio waves
Researchers from Cornell University and Honeywell Aerospace have designed a graphene-enhanced transient electronics technology in which the microchip self-destructs by vaporizing – an action...
Overmolding as enabler for composites, aerospace to automotive
CCP Gransden can make 50 to 100,000 parts/yr economically viable using PEEK, PPS, PEI or PA. CCP Gransden (Belfast, Northern Ireland) has been in...
Short fiber reinforced compounds outperform long fiber in structural applications
Responding to customer demand for a short fiber thermoplastic material that would outperform the mechanical strength of long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials, Piper Plastics,...
Daher to supply thermoplastic composite structural parts to Boeing
Daher has been selected to provide thermoplastic composite structural parts for the Boeing 787 airplanes, using its expertise in this material – which is...
GLOBAL POLYCARBONATE GLAZING MARKET RESEARCH REPORT- FORECAST TO 2023
Global Polycarbonate Glazing Market- by Application (architectural glazing, sidelights, roofing & skylights, windscreens, illuminated signage & displays, and others), by End-Use (industrial construction, commercial...
Hybrid meta-biomaterial that can prolong lifespan of hip implants
A hybrid meta-biomaterial that promotes bone growth is not something you will find in nature, but it can be created using a 3-D printer...
ecoBirdy upcycles old and unused plastic toys into furniture
Plastic pollution — a global issue affecting all of us — is no secret to anyone, and as we keep consuming plastic there is...
Local Motors relies on 3D printing to produce its vehicles
3D printing plays multiple roles at the company’s Knoxville microfactory, from prototyping to the production of parts for autonomous vehicles.
Local Motors relies on 3D printing...
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