Greater than the sum of its parts
When it comes to designing and optimizing mechanical systems, scientists understand the physical laws surrounding them well enough to create computer models that can...
Plastic Machining Company Gears Up for Seafood Expo 2019 with Food Processing Solutions
Seafood Expo North America 2019 will take place this month in Boston on March 17-19. Ahead of the event, Plastic Machining Company (PMC) is...
How a tetrahedral substance can be more symmetrical than a spherical atom
Scientists at Tokyo Tech have theoretically demonstrated that special tetrahedron nanostructures composed of certain metals have a higher degree of symmetry than the geometrical...
Graphene helps protect photocathodes for physics experiments
Transforming light into electricity is no mean feat. Some devices, like solar cells, use a closed circuit to generate an electric current from incoming...
Ultracompact laser has been made using nanoscale semiconductor columns
A tiny laser comprising an array of nanoscale semiconductor cylinders (see image) has been made by an all-A*STAR team1. This is the first time...
New photonic chip promises more robust quantum computers
Scientists have developed a topological photonic chip to process quantum information, promising a more robust option for scalable quantum computers.
The research team, led by...
Solvay’s Ixef® PARA enables Zillion Black® single-use instruments
Bastos Viegas uses Ixef® PARA for its Zillion Black® single-use surgical instruments as a cost-effective alternative to stainless steel.
The existing array of Zillion Black®...
Solvay’s Torlon® PAI enables durable, safe tools for cleaning composites
Solvay announced that Performance Plastics Ltd. chose Torlon® PAI for its expanded line of EnduroSharp™ Scraper Blades. Designed to remove tough materials from delicate...
Victrex Partners with University of Exeter to Develop Next-Generation PAEK 3D Printing Materials
The University of Exeter will play a pivotal role in the development of the UK Additive Manufacturing (AM) sector, through a multi-million-pound partnership with...
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...
