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Why use aluminum alloy conductors?
When is aluminum a good choice as a conductor material? The optimal conductor material depends on the specific applications such as microelectronics, PCBs, electronic connectors, electrical power cable, electrical power connectors or lugs, electric vehicles and circuit breaker electrical contacts. Material properties influencing selection include conductivity or resistivity, density, tensile strength, hardness, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, CTE and wear properties. The applications best suited to utilize the properties and advantages of aluminum alloy conductor are identified. How are conductivity, resistivity, resistance (R) and resistivity density factor related?
Higher Resolution Electrode Array Maps Brain During Surgery
A redesigned electrode grid used during neurosurgery provides higher resolution neural readings than existing tools and could lead to safer, more precise brain surgeries.
Smugglers Beware
Smugglers may have an even tougher time bringing illegal substances, weapons, radioactive material and chemical warfare agents into Europe now that scientists are developing technologies that will detect anything from illegal substances to a stowaway in shipping containers.
Paper Strip for Home-based Heart Disease Tracking
The test paper strip fluoresces in the presence of heart failure-related antigens.
Large Scale Silicon Quantum Dot Production Process Developed
Fuji Pigment says the nanoparticles contain no toxicity and convert electricity efficiently
Some Regions are Getting Hotter, Some Colder
Some parts of the planet are becoming cooler and other parts are becoming warmer thanks to an increase in localized greening, according to evidence unearthed by a research team with the Directorate for Sustainable Resources in Italy and Ghent University in Belgium.
Denstone® Support Media for Catalyst Beds
Denstone® support media was first introduced over 70 years ago to address needs in fixed catalyst bed applications. The product line became synonymous with quality and structural integrity as Denstone® 57, the most widely used support media in the world, set the stage as the industry standard.
Ribbon Blenders for Specialty Applications
The equipment is suitable for mixing powders, granules, and other dry solids, as well as wet applications including suspensions, slurries, and pastes.
Five Tapes Every Building Contractor Needs In Their Toolbox
Although it’s often concealed from view, adhesive tape is important to the building and construction industry. Tapes can be designed for every segment of the building process, including HVAC, electrical, painting, and minor repairs. Here are the five types of tapes every contractor needs.
Portable Crane Scale with Wireless Remote Control
The scale that combines a wireless remote and battery operation to perform weighing jobs around metal fabrication shops.
Calibrate your Durometer In-house
Rex Gauge Co.'s RDC-1 durometer calibrator was designed to help durometer users obtain in-house calibration ability. The calibrator comes complete with weights for calibrating springloads of gauges in the A, B, C, D, DO and O durometer scales.
New Technique for Implantable Catheters
Purdue University researchers are developing a new technique that would provide patients who have implantable catheters with a catheter that is both reliable and self-clearing, thereby reducing additional surgeries to replace failing devices.
The Foams That Are Driving EV Battery Innovation
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs remain the go-to power source for the EV industry due to their impressive power density and charging efficiency. However, these batteries have relatively short operating lives and degrade quickly with age, issues that are exacerbated by challenging automotive environments.
New Polymer Could Increase Successful Plastics Recycling
Research led by a Cornell University researcher could increase the percentage of plastic packaging recycled from the current 2 percent.
Nanoalloys May Be Key to the Mass Production of Fuel Cell Cars
A new production technique may make it possible to significantly reduce the need for platinum in fuel cells
Replacing Bridge Using Novel Technology
With America’s bridges receiving a grade of C+ in an American Society of Civil Engineers 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the Delaware Department of Transportation decided to assess a novel replacement approach for an aged two-lane bridge.
Combatting Forgery with Paper Fingerprints
Researchers were able to identify a unique ‘texture’ fingerprint by analyzing translucent patterns by shining a light through paper.
CRP USA and Windform®: Offering Materials for Space and Beyond
CRP Group (headquartered in Modena, Italy) has an over 45-year history with high-performing CNC machining and over 20 years of experience with additive manufacturing and 3-D printing. An arm of the CRP Group, CRP Technology, was among the first companies specializing in additive manufacturing and 3-D printing in Europe. CRP Group created one of the first 3-D departments staffed with professional printers working in conjunction with an R&D department for material development, giving them the capability to quickly create and manufacture prototypes.
Running Shoes May Not Degrade as Quickly as Previously Thought
Think you have hit a limit with your running shoes and need to buy a new pair? According to a collaborative study from Deakin University School of Engineering and School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, running shoes don’t wear out as much as previously thought.
The Lasting Effect of Wildfire Smoke on the Atmosphere
The impact of wildfire smoke on the atmosphere lasts longer than previously thought, according to recent research from the Georgia Institute of Technology.