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Testing Composite Aircrafts
Recently demonstrating the technology at the 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, the detector relies on a combination of data processing algorithms and thermal tomography and defectometry to operate.
How to Select the Right Coating for Your Garage Floor
Protecting garage floors with a coating, paint, or sealer can preserve and improve the lifespan of a new floor or restore an aging surface to full functionality. A wide range of products is available, from two part epoxy coatings to latex acrylic paints.
Robotic Snake Able to Swim with Ease, Collect Water Samples
A robotic snake that can swim through bodies of water and detect sources of pollution has been developed by researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Pesticide Added to List of Harmful Chemicals in California
The state of California is tightening the already-strict guidelines governing a pesticide commonly used by farmers to kill pests attacking crops such as cotton, grapes and almonds.
Clay-based Antimicrobial Packaging Extends Food Shelf Life
New active food packaging materials prevent bacterial contamination and ethylene buildup.
Hot Couture: Fabrics Keep Soldiers Warm
High-tech fabrics that heat up when powered could keep military personnel more comfortable and battle-ready in frigid climates.
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging is On the Rise: Here's What You Need to Know
With a push toward eco-friendly and recyclable materials, there has been a call for more eco-friendly food packaging.
Synthetic Antifreeze to Benefit Aviation, Ice Cream
Synthetic antifreeze could protect airplane wings from ice damage and make ice cream smoother.
Manufacturing Graphene Using Fizzy Soda Water
The process could provide a cleaner, environmentally-friendly way to produce the wonder material.
Epoxy Thermosets are Derived from Plants
An all-plant oil-derived epoxy thermoset was fabricated with a catalyst-free curing method.
3M™ VHB™ Tapes – Strength of Rivets, Simplicity of Tape
3M™ VHB™ tapes are superior to traditional fasteners and joining techniques like screws, rivets, welds and wet glazing in a number of ways. In addition to their aesthetics, they offer great environmental durability, application simplicity and design flexibility. They are used in a variety of applications, including transportation, metal fabrication, construction, electronics and signage.
An Eruptive Source of Energy-Critical Lithium
Lake sediments preserved within the calderas of supervolcanoes are important targets for lithium exploration.
Discarded Office Chairs Now Repurposed Backpacks
By dismantling the office chairs, student Thomas Howell-Jones determined that the backrest of the chair could be converted into a durable, water- and impact-proof bag that can be carried like a backpack or attached to a bicycle (bicycle panniers).
Making Spray-on Electrochromic Rainbow Inks that can be Applied Safely
A water-based ink could allow industries to use these films that have not been able to before.
Tough, Self-healing Rubber Developed
The breakthrough could create a new generation of automotive tires.
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Center to Study Chemical Water Contamination
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard University are joining forces to establish a center focused on investigating how chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses are getting into water at sites around the U.S.
Release Liner Selection for Drug Delivery and Medical Device Design
Release liners provide several functions in medical device manufacturing and pharmaceutical packaging. They package and protect a wide range of products.
Silver, Electricity Zap Bacteria on Plastics
Application of a small electric current and silver nanoparticles stems bacterial growth on conducting plastics.
Polystyrene Particles Support Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
The use of polystyrene particles instead of pricey polymers improves the stability and reduces the manufacturing cost of solar cells.