HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A technique to cut metal testing complexity
Metal cutting coupled with high-speed photography and new data analysis techniques offers an accessible method to explore metal behavior under extreme conditions.
Study: Mycelium shows promise as sustainable fire-retardant
The team determined that a thermal protective char layer forms around the mycelium in response to fire exposure or radiant heat exposure. The longer and the higher the temperature at which mycelium char survives, the better its application as a fireproof material.
Lollipop-like device 'sweetens' throat swabs
The device, which works in lieu of traditional throat swabs for strep throat, features a spoon-like stick with a spiral shaped grooved etched to capture bacteria, such as the kind associated with strep throat.
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Cable carrier as a compact, cost-effective energy supply system
The new igus e-chain cable carrier is made entirely of recyclate and can be installed in seconds to guide cables reliably.
Scientists create edible, transparent and biodegradable food packaging
To potentially alleviate the environmental impact of plastic food packaging, the team of CUHK scientists is exploring the use of bacterial cellulose (BC).
Consortium develops inexpensive titanium armor for land-based defense applications
Under the Affordable Titanium to Useable Defense Equipment (ATiTUDE) program, the consortium has used the FCT HP D 250 (FAST/SPS) followed by the FENN Hot Rolling Mill in Phase 2 to manufacture armor plate for ballistic protection in land-based applications.
Device promises to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals
The commercially available sensor, originally intended to measure vinyl chloride, benzene and other chemicals, was modified to also detect PAHs in real time.
New hybrid light-curable adhesive for the medical field
These adhesives offer rapid curing in light or darkness to a wider range of substrates.
SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking and reductions across value chains
The project will evaluate the use of blockchain software in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end.
Team wants to fortify landfills with plastic waste
The team reportedly plans to divert one of the largest sources of plastic waste, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the landfill and incorporate it into geotechnical construction.
Arburg has Plan A: Solutions for the meta topics of energy, resources and efficiency
At the Fakuma trade fair for plastics processing, Arburg will be showcasing its exceptional ability to deliver solutions in plastics processing.
Plant-based solution for preventing freezer burn
Taking inspiration from fish located in deep polar waters that produce antifreeze proteins to prevent the liquid in their bodies from freezing, the team developed plant-based edible peptides with similar ice-crystal-inhibiting properties.
Versatile face milling
Dormer Pramet has added five variants of square shaped positive face milling inserts for depths of cut up to 6.4 mm to its Pramet brand.
The global warming impact of hydrogen
While hydrogen combustion releases only water vapor and oxygen, it can be a contributor to climate modification due to leakage during production, transportation and usage that adds to global warming.
There's a patch for that!
Largely unobtrusive, patches have grown in number and uses. Follow along with GlobalSpec to see just how varied their applications have become.
New patch detects muscle movement through the skin via nanomagnets
The smart textile, which features a cloth-like texture, is reportedly comprised of a nanomagnet-filled rubber patch that is about the size of two stamps.
Arburg banks on growing willingness to invest
Arburg is responding to buyers' desire to save energy and the country's increased need for sustainability with its presence at Plast 2023 in Milan, Italy.
Injection molding: Greener, smarter, more efficient
At Plast 2023, ENGEL will showcase solutions to make injection molding more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable.
New bandage uses gold nanoparticles to detect COVID-19 antibodies
Applied to a wearer’s pinpricked fingertip like a regular bandage, the new rapid testing method for COVID-19 is designed specifically to detect the immune antibodies IgM and IgG in the bloodstream.