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ULVAC establishes Japan-based production for rare Earth magnet vacuum melting furnaces
To keep pace with orders for its continuous vacuum melting furnaces dedicated to rare Earth magnets, ULVAC has decided to establish a new production system for these furnaces in Japan.
“Living plastic” material activates and self-destructs on demand
These materials incorporate activatable, plastic-degrading microbes alongside polymers.
Bee glue compound stops raised scars before they form
Once the compound, called tomentosenol A, was extracted from South East Queensland propolis, it was injected into human cells grown in culture plates.
Scientists uncover antibacterial properties in Korean skincare ingredient
Madecassic acid, known for its skin-soothing properties, has reportedly demonstrated potential for use in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, which poses a serious worldwide health challenge.
Structural flaw uncovered in lithium batteries
Lithium dendrites, a flaw in batteries, are observed to be strong and brittle, allowing them to pierce separators and cause safety risks.
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Sending such waste to wastewater treatment facilities instead of landfills can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while capturing biogas and organic matter for reuse.
Hemp-based thermoplastic emerges as a greener option for plastic packaging
The team developed a stretchy, hemp-derived thermoplastic that is capable of extending up to 1,600% of its size. Thanks to material’s high "glass transition temperature", the plastic alternative can stay dry and durable when it comes into contact with boiling hot water.
Arburg at Plastpol 2026: Allrounder Trend to be seen in Poland for the first time
On display: an Allrounder 1800 e Trend with a Multilift Select -- a linear robot system that produces spatulas -- and the automated hybrid Allrounder 470 H producing drinking cups.
This gel delivers targeted treatments to plants, clearing infections quickly
Potential applications for this proof of concept include monitoring plant stress, improving crop protection and harvesting energy from plants for the grid.
Smartphone test spots microbial water contamination in under a minute
The test is designed to specifically detect the molecule urobilin because it is produced in the body during the breakdown of hemoglobin, excreted and thus behaves as a natural indicator that traces of human or animal excrement are present in water.
Very much in demand in Asia: Premiere of Allrounder Trend and complete solutions
The Asian premiere of the Allrounder Trend electric standard machines caused quite a stir, as did the new Gestica lite basic control system.
FACT surface technology for the environment: An adhesive bonding process without wet-chemicals
With this high-performance process, the surfaces of components can be permanently modified at the microscopic level without the use of solvents or binders.
Green hydrogen from solar power: Electrolysis at industrial scale
Green hydrogen is made by splitting water using renewable electricity, as opposed to traditional hydrogen derived from steam methane reforming, which releases a lot of carbon dioxide.
Arburg at Equiplast 2026: Complete solutions for the Iberian market
The highlight will be the new electric Allrounder Trend, featuring the equally new Gestica lite control system, which produces LSR injection molded parts automatically.
Smalley Wave Springs from AFC Europe: Space-saving technology for the aerospace industry
Replace conventional round wire coil springs by using less material and a smaller assembly size, resulting in reduced production costs and more effective product design.
How often should you calibrate your pH sensor?
The importance of calibration, the recommended frequency and best practices to keep a pH sensor performing optimally are discussed.
Discarded oyster shells could help extract rare Earth metals from contaminated water
Although oyster shells would typically end up in landfills after consumption, the team determined that they can be used to capture and remove rare Earth elements from polluted water, turning them into stable mineral crystals.
Ethylene fuel out of thin air? This German startup makes it so
The goal is to have air pass through a membrane, which directly produces the desired chemicals on the spot.
Shrimp waste drives cleaner, more sustainable concrete
The team found that adding chitosan increased compressive strength by roughly 67%, increasing from 2.10 MPa in the base material to maximum values of roughly 3.51 MPa in the optimized formulations.
Self-healing artificial muscle achieves 91% recovery and restores shape after damage
New dielectric elastomer actuator uses phase-transitional ferrofluid, enabling heat- or magnetic-triggered reshaping of electrodes for adaptive, flexible devices.