HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Refrigerant alternatives and industry adoption
The shift away from high global warming potential fluorinated gases in cooling systems requires technical re-evaluation of the balance between thermodynamic efficiency, operational safety and total lifecycle climate impact.
The printer for the smallest details
Motors, encoders and other components from FAULHABER propel this printer to yield objects visible only under a scanning electron microscope.
Harwin, Nicomatic and The New Materialist partner to replace plastics in electronic components
The focus is on regenerative biomaterials capable of replacing the traditional plastics used for the connector industry, including for high-performance and high-reliability units.
Direct lithium extraction: Revolutionizing the lithium supply chain
The technology provides a more rapid, environmentally friendly and economically viable alternative to conventional methods for lithium production.
Plastic preferred as solar hydrogen photocatalyst
Electrically conductive plastic replaces pricey platinum to harvest hydrogen from water using sunlight.
Thermal control of Li batteries using coated fabrics
Advanced coated fabric solutions that improve thermal management, reduce propagation risk and optimize safety performance in high-energy lithium battery systems.
Battery efficiency boosted with flower power
The anode incorporates a hard carbon material fabricated from lavender flowers to improve cell performance.
Quickparts introduces DuraKor, ThermaKor and vapor smoothing for high-performance plastic parts from prototype to production
These new options help teams validate designs in performance-capable materials, refine surface quality and transition more smoothly between manufacturing methods as volumes increase.
New slippery coating keeps coffee, milk and soup from sticking
The team devised a quick fix for highly water-repellent superhydrophobic surfaces, which causes water droplets to roll off, by experimenting with the heat flow of the material rather than focusing exclusively on its chemistry and texture.
Team makes food packaging from fish skin biofilm
The team used the skin of an Amazonian fish called tambatinga — which is the result of crossbreeding the female tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and the male pirapitinga (Piaractus brachypomus) — as the raw material.
New eco-friendly glue enables reversible bonding
This so-called reversible glue is expected to address challenges encountered in recycling and end-of-life disassembly, specifically where permanent adhesives prevent the separation of components.
Heat pump performance in cold climates
The combination of low charge designs, proven cold climate performance and effective defrost control positions R290 heat pumps for wider use in residential and light commercial markets.
This catalyst cuts the cost of hydrogen production
An affordable alternative that reduces the amount of platinum consumed during the process is being advanced.
Photovoltaic efficiency gain for this solar cell material
A new performance benchmark has been established for antimony chalcogenide solar cells.
Polymer extrusion under pressure: Excess energy use draws ire
Improving energy efficiency requires identifying the conditions where pellet bonding occurs and then targeting those conditions with optimal energy.
These solvents are making a breakthrough in the longstanding PET synthesis struggle
DESs are suitable for industrial use, but optimizing the environmental impact remains a key area for future development.
New 4D-printed hydrogel skin hides, unveils images on cue
The material is a programmable hydrogel film, the appearance, texture and mechanical response of which can reportedly be tuned via external triggers.
Apollo Seiko brings expanded selective soldering lineup and new dual-pot innovations to APEX 2026
The company will highlight two new inline platforms and a dual-pot selective system along with three industry-proven soldering robots.
Vantablack: The world’s darkest material
The material is incorporated into a range of coatings that dramatically reduces stray light and improves performance across a broad range of industries.
Norton goes for the gold
Norton products and expertise are making it possible for U.S. luge team athletes to go for the gold.