Choosing the right natural fibre can have a big impact Bio-based composite materials have been used since time immemorial – at various points in history, homes, infrastructure and tools have all been constructed from clays and stones combined with fibrous plant and animal products. Improvements in the processing and characterization of these natural materials have […]
This illustration shows the sand-in technique developed at Rice University to make materials superhydrophobic. Image: Weiyin Chen/Rice University. Researchers at Rice University have developed a simple method to make surfaces superhydrophobic – that is, very water-repellant – without the chemicals often used in such processes. Their technique, termed sand-in, involves sandpaper, a selection of powders […]
As the commercial aircraft market bounces back, leading manufacturer of high-precision alloy engineering components, Doncasters, announced investments totaling $12.9 million in Doncasters Castings of Groton (Connecticut) and Doncasters Precision Castings – Deritend (UK). With post-covid orders from commercial airlines higher than predicted, Doncasters is doubling the capacity of their U.S. operations in Connecticut, and more […]
About the presentationManufacturing is foundational to the global economy because it brings innovation taking place across numerous industries to life. Its success going forward relies on digital marketplace platforms to efficiently connect buyers and suppliers to produce tomorrow’s transformative technologies. Digital marketplaces are ushering in a new era where engineers and enterprise buyers can connect […]
About the presentationTitanium has always placed demands on tools and machines during the cutting process. In recent years, titanium 3.7165 became prevalent among lightweight materials as a material with outstanding properties, especially in the aviation, space, and medical industries. This alloy, normally referred to as Ti6Al4V, shows a very good combination of strength, corrosion resistance, […]
NASA is calling on middle and high school students to join the second NASA TechRise Student Challenge, which invites student teams to develop, build, and launch science and technology experiments on high-altitude balloons. Students in grades six to 12 attending U.S. public, private, or charter schools – including those in U.S. territories – are challenged […]
From collaborative to robotics as a service, learn about the latest enabling technologies and applications from our panel of experts who will discuss these trends and answer your questions live. Register now. Presenters:Cory Raizor is SCHUNK’s Business Development Manager, Automated Machine Tending, Automation & Gripping Systems. With nearly 10 years of experience in automation sales, Raizor is […]
About the presentationControl loop performance monitoring (CLPM) solutions proactively identify and isolate underperforming control loops. Whereas most CLPM solutions generate analytics based on a single, generic state of operation, a new breed of CLPM solutions detail the performance associated with each of a process’s many and unique states. Using state-based analytics and an innovative measure […]
As the seventh meeting of the Nuclear Materials Conference (NuMat), approaches, Conference Chair Ann Leenaers provides insight into the nuclear materials and energy field, and how the conference is reflecting its development. Zainab Amar reports. NuMat was originally created in 2012, in association with the Journal of Nuclear Materials, and aims to showcase broad topics […]
In its trajectory to recognize and publish top-quality research, two awards are being created by JMRT. One of them recognizes a global leader (Senior Career Award) and the other, young researcher within ten years of his/her highest degree ( Early Career Award). The first award was given at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Brazilian […]