Synthetic silicate may stimulate stem cells to become bone cells.
Solar Cells as Inexpensive as Paint?
Organic photovoltaic materials may lead to solar cells that produce more power and cost less.
Recycling Carbon Fibers from Composites
New research on recycling carbon from composites ensures that the fibers retain their properties to the greatest extent possible.
Particle accelerators become cheaper
Semiconductor technology is expected to lower the cost of particle accelerators.
Architecturing and nanostructuring metal-based composites
Researchers have successfully produced materials hybrids applying a new application of SPD processes.
Mobile robots for inspections on large surfaces and applying sealants
A consortium made up of European research institutions and industrial partners is developing mobile, autonomously operating robots
Aluminum Foam from Scrap
A group of scientists show a low cost route to manufacture high quality aluminum foam.
Laser Solutions for Metalworking
Trumpf presents beam sources and laser machining centers for sheet metal processing and metalworking.
Tough and pliable: a paper-like ceramic
Scientists produce a paper-like ceramic material which is as hard as copper, yet flexible enough to be rolled up or folded. The material has another advantage: it is electrically conductive.
360° in-line inspection of rubber profiles
Flexi-Cell UK recently commissioned an in-line inspection system from Pixargus to document the product quality of their profiles for the automobile industry.