Materials news

Nanodroplets sound like a great way to break up blood clots

Researchers have shown that a combination of engineered nanodroplets and an ultrasound 'drill' can break up particularly tough blood clots.

Single stage process for converting coal into graphite

Alternative uses for coal shown in single stage process

Antioxidants can protect health of conducting polymers

Researchers have discovered that antioxidants can help prevent the damage to conducting polymers caused by transmission electron microscopy.

Markforged distributes 3D printers

Markforged has distributed a number additive manufacturing (AM) machines to manufacturers in Michigan, USA as part of Project DIAMOnD.

Honeycomb material used for automotive

A range of honeycomb material is being used to make parts by two automotive manufacturers in Mexico.

PCI publishes powder coating handbook

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) has released the fifth edition of Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher’s Handbook.

Colorful gel gets its smarts from octopuses

Inspired by the color-changing skin of octopuses, engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that can change shape and color when exposed to light.

Mighty morphin' 3D printing nozzle

Engineers have created a new shape-changing, or 'morphing', nozzle for 3D printing fiber-filled composites for use in 4D printing applications.

Process modeling for machining Inconel

Predicting response parameters of the dry turning process for Inconel using deep-cryogenic treated WC insert through an artificial neural network.

US$4 million grant for AM standards

The US NIST has awarded nearly US$4 million in grants to develop 3D printing measurement methods and standards.

Scanner for large surface composites

Olympus has developed a new scanner that it says makes it easier to inspect composite components with large surface areas.

ASTM cancels April in-person meetings

ASTM has announced that all its previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled.

From “Makromolekel” to POLYMER: A Centennial Celebration of Staudinger's “On Polymerization”

Scientists learn how to speed up materials simulations

Using machine learning, researchers have been able to complete cumbersome materials science calculations more than 40,000 times faster than normal.

Radical new method for visualizing polymer crystallization

Researchers have utilized reactive molecules called radical-type 'mechanophores' to visualize polymer crystallization in real time.

Price rise for Polynt

Polynt Composites has raised the price of its UPR and gelcoats by €100/ton.

Scott Bader and Pultex announce partnership

Scott Bader Co Ltd has partnered with Pultex GmbH to distribute its composite structural adhesives in Germany.

Award for 3D printed carbide

Ceratizit says that it has won an innovation award for developing a new way to 3D print tungsten carbide-cobalt.