Tiny balloons made from graphene can withstand pressures higher than those at the bottom of the deepest ocean.
31 August 2016
By combining a covalent organic framework with a conducting polymer, scientists have produced an efficient electrode material for batteries.
31 August 2016
Winfried J Huppmann, a distinguished member of the international PM community, passed away on 13 August 2016, reports the MPIF.
30 August 2016
LeMond Composites, a company offering solutions for high-volume, low-cost carbon fiber, has secured a licensing agreement with ORNL.
30 August 2016
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have received a US$350,000 grant to develop new, computational methods for AM.
30 August 2016
NetComposites has launched a new, one-day conference spotlighting the current and future use of composite materials in sport.
30 August 2016
Scientists have developed a solid-state lithium ion battery with a porous lithium garnet electrolyte and a viscous electrode that seeps into the pores.
30 August 2016
The Chemical Coaters Association has announced the recipients of the organization’s scholarships for 2016.
29 August 2016
The next US Powder Coating (PC) Summit is scheduled for 4-5 October 2016, in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
29 August 2016
Jan Albers has been appointed member and chairman of the executive board of Royal Ten Cate.
29 August 2016
Kordsa Global and Sabanci University have combined their forces to open a composite technologies center of excellence.
29 August 2016
The SPE has announced the winners of the group's three annual SPE ACCE scholarships.
29 August 2016
AM specialist EOS plans to introduce its EOSTATE MeltPool processing monitoring system to pilot customers, the company says.
26 August 2016
Atomising Systems Ltd has announced the dates of their next short course on atomization for metal powders.
26 August 2016
Höganäs has won two awards for best paper and best poster at the 11th International Conference on Brazing.
25 August 2016
Gurit reports net sales of CHF 182 million for the first half of 2016, a currency-adjusted growth of 3% over the previous year.
25 August 2016
An official call for presentations has been announced for the AMPM2017 show.
25 August 2016
3A Composites has won qualification from Airbus for its AIREX R82.80 rigid core.
25 August 2016
Windows made of transparent wood could offer more even and consistent natural lighting and better energy efficiency than glass.
25 August 2016
An official call for papers and posters has been announced for Powdermet2017.
24 August 2016
Gas specialist Linde AG has confirmed that it is in preliminary talks about a potential merger with Praxair Inc.
24 August 2016
Hexagon Lincoln has entered into a joint venture agreement with Allegheny Creative Energy Solutions LLC (ACES).
24 August 2016
Reinforced Plastics spoke to Dr Tim Young from the UK's National Composites Centre.
23 August 2016
UK 3D printing specialist Croft Additive Manufacturing is to distribute a range of industrial optical 3D scanners in the UK and Ireland.
23 August 2016
rp+m has acquired a M2 cusing metal additive machine from Concept Laser for research & development purposes.
23 August 2016
ALMACO has created a wind committee in order to share knowledge and open new opportunities for composite materials in the wind industry.
23 August 2016
Michael Vogel has been appointed global group director of TenCate Grass, which makes synthetic turf.
23 August 2016
Harvard University has licensed a new materials discovery platform to a company developing novel OLED display technologies.
23 August 2016
Glass fiber reinforced plastic was used to manufacture a break tank for a potable water system.
22 August 2016
Hexagon Composites reports Q2 2016 operating income of NOK 315.6 million, compared to NOK 413.9 million in the same period of 2015.
22 August 2016
Zenyatta has appointed Mara Strazdins as VP corporate communications and investor relations.
22 August 2016
Carbodeon Ltd Oy has closed a €1.5 million funding round from Straightforward Capital, a Finnish venture capital firm.
22 August 2016
Novel strategy to control dental plaque relies on a catalytic iron oxide nanoparticles and hydrogen peroxide.
22 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
Using atomic force microscopy, scientists have discovered that graphene nanoribbons naturally form folds and loops in solution.
22 August 2016
Metaldyne Performance Group Inc reports Q2 2016 net sales of US$728 million, compared to US$800 million in Q2 2015.
19 August 2016
The future of the Chinese carbon fiber market looks good, with opportunities in sporting goods, aerospace, and industrial applications.
19 August 2016
Morgan Advanced Materials plans to create a Carbon Science Center of Excellence at Pennsylvania State University.
19 August 2016
Scientists have managed to elucidate the structure of two metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with neon gas captured inside them.
19 August 2016
Using a roll-to-roll processing method, researchers have produced polymer-based solar cells with a conversion efficiency of more than 9.5%.
19 August 2016
GKN Aerospace has named SC Aerostar as its premier supplier for 2015/16.
18 August 2016
The Plansee Group reports that in the 2015/16 fiscal year it achieved consolidated sales of €1.18 billion.
18 August 2016
Artist Alastair Gibson has created carbon fiber sculptures finished with Axalta’s Spies Hecker coating.
18 August 2016
Find out who won a prize for their poster at EMRS Spring meeting 2016.
18 August 2016
Find out about the winners of the VUVX Student Prize.
18 August 2016
Scientists have developed a new, simple method for fabricating transparent electronic circuitry using inexpensive and readily available materials.
18 August 2016
New superlenses made from titanium dioxide nanoparticles can reveal surface features not previously visible through a light microscope.
18 August 2016
Composites Germany has announced the results of its 7th survey of the market for fiber reinforced plastics.
17 August 2016
Dr. Alexander van Driessche is the winner of the 2016 Schieber Award.
17 August 2016
Jing-yang Wang is the recipient of the 2017 Acta Materialia Silver Medal.
17 August 2016
John J. Jonas receives the 2017 Acta Materialia Gold Medal.
17 August 2016
Glasses based on calcium and phosphate have been synthesized using soft chemistry at low temperatures with water as a solvent.
17 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
A new imaging technique can produce 3D chemical maps that track chemical reactions in a battery as it charges and discharges.
17 August 2016
Scientists have used metal-organic frameworks to develop a new kind of electrochromic material that can quickly change from clear to opaque.
17 August 2016
Treating hybrid halide perovskite solar cells with a solution of methyl ammonium bromide can repair defects in the perovskite film.
17 August 2016
Daido Steel Co Ltd and Honda Motor Co Ltd have developed a hot deformed neodymium magnet containing no heavy rare earth.
17 August 2016
The US National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has entered into a new partnership with the National Association of Surface Finishing (NASF).
17 August 2016
Redelease has expanded its supply of semi-permanent release agents for composites manufacturers.
16 August 2016
The Mahle group’s supervisory board has appointed Bernd Eckl to its management board with effect from 1 January 2017.
16 August 2016
Metaldyne Performance Group Inc is expanding its Suzhou, China operations with a second manufacturing plant.
16 August 2016
Researchers have 3D laser lithography to produce atomic force microscopy probes of any shape and with a radius down to just 25nm.
16 August 2016
Microscopic voids and particles of calcium hydroxide play an important role in in giving concrete its strength and toughness.
16 August 2016
Solvay plans to focus on its lightweighting materials, additive manufacturing technology and sustainability solutions at plastics show K 2016.
15 August 2016
Scientists have found a way to direct the self-assembly of multiple molecular patterns within a single material, producing new nanoscale architectures.
15 August 2016
Using the centuries-old concept of bistable beams, researchers have developed a way to send mechanical signals through soft materials.
15 August 2016
The global market for 3D printing will grow from nearly US$3.7 billion in 2016 to more than US$10.4 billion by 2021.
15 August 2016
Scientists have developed a working lithium-ion battery that dissolves away in 30 minutes when dropped in water.
12 August 2016
Scientists have discovered that ferroelectric materials can produce solar cells able to generate power from 'hot electrons'.
12 August 2016
Scientists have developed a novel superconducting material by heating a mixture of platinum, lanthanum and arsenic under pressure.
12 August 2016
zwitterionic polymers – that contains an equal number of positively and negatively charged groups – can protect therapeutic proteins from immune response
12 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
The organizing committee of ACCE have announced the Dr Jackie Rehkopf Best Paper Award winners for the show taking place from 7-9 September 2016.
12 August 2016
Materials processing specialist Oerlikon has joined America Makes, the US National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
12 August 2016
Fives Liné Machines has launched Liné Machines Robotic.
12 August 2016
Submit your abstract for the Fifth International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials from the 6 to 10 March 2017.
11 August 2016
The 9th Compotec will be taking place in Marina di Carrara, Italy, from 29–31 March 2017, concurrently with the 15th of Seatec and the 7th Yare.
11 August 2016
Scientists have discovered the optimum amount of selenium to add to cadmium-telluride solar cells to enhance their efficiency.
11 August 2016
Using advanced microscopy techniques, scientists have visualized the charge/discharge reaction in lithium-ion batteries in real-time.
11 August 2016
Siemens and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology have reportedly developed a faster production process based on selective laser melting (SLM).
11 August 2016
UC RUSAL and SAUER GmbH have signed an MoU to develop industrial 3D printing technology for aluminium and aluminium alloys.
11 August 2016
Siemens has acquired a majority stake (85%) in Materials Solutions Ltd, a specialist in AM processing and production.
10 August 2016
AutoNaut has secured investment from the Seiche Group to advance its research and development.
10 August 2016
The medical and orthodontics sector had a market share of almost 25% in the global PIM market in 2015.
10 August 2016
conductive and transparent metal-coated nanofiber mats that are both could make flexible electronic devices easier to produce
10 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
Temperature could hold the key to growing carbon nanotubes of a particular chirality or 'handedness'
10 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
A new silicon-tin nanocomposite anode can enhance the charge capacity and extend the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries.
10 August 2016
Bonding composite layers with carbon nanotubes produces a material that is substantially stronger than other advanced composites.
10 August 2016
The next Russian composites show COMPOSITE-EXPO, will take place in Moscow, Russia, from 28 February to 2 March 2017.
9 August 2016
Automotive component supplier SHW AG has published its preliminary figures for the first six months of the fiscal year 2016.
9 August 2016
Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) plans to consolidate its portfolio of metal-forming brands.
9 August 2016
Alloy supplier Franklin Bronze Precision Components has appointed John Nichols as general manager (GM).
8 August 2016
MIM specialist Phillips-Medisize Corporation has acquired Medicom Innovation Partner.
8 August 2016
Hexcel reports that its HiMax glass fiber fabrics were selected to make its Composite Modular Transportable Hangar (CMTH).
8 August 2016
Researchers have developed a novel metal-free metamaterial whose optical properties can be changed at the flick of a switch.
8 August 2016
Electrons travelling though graphene do not behave like particles but like a wave
8 August 2016Cordelia Sealy
Technical Fibre Products Ltd will be exhibiting its nonwovens for composites at the China Composite Expo at the end of August.
6 August 2016
Spirit AeroSystems reports revenue of US$1.8 billion for Q2 2016, an increase of 8% over Q2 2015.
5 August 2016
The Sixth Element, a producer of graphene and graphene oxide, has appointed Bernhard Münzing as sales director.
5 August 2016
A new three-dimensional lattice structure can absorb a wide range of vibrations and also act as a load-bearing component.
5 August 2016
Dr. Warren Poole wins the 2017 Acta Materialia Holloman Award for Materials & Society.
5 August 2016
3A Composites has launched an online system for generating quality certificates for its BALTEK structural balsa core materials.
4 August 2016
Permali Gloucester will supply composite ballistic armor panels for the Supacat range of armored vehicles.
4 August 2016
H.C. Starck reports that its powder divisions will become independent limited liability companies (GmbHs).
4 August 2016
thyssenkrupp has acquired its former investee company Thyssen Ros Casares SA, based in southeastern Spain.
4 August 2016
Scientists have engineered biodegradable silicon nanoparticles that when illuminated can make nerve cells fire and heart cells beat.
4 August 2016
A new way to predict which binary alloys will form metallic glasses could lead to the development of strong, conductive materials.
4 August 2016
Dr. Thomas J. Webster receives the first Acta Biomaterialia Silver Medal Award.
4 August 2016
Hexagon Raufoss has received an order from Indonesia for 1,000 fiber reinforced cylinders.
3 August 2016
Long fiber specialist PlastiComp Inc has recently moved its research and development functions into a dedicated laboratory space.
3 August 2016
Using a substrate made from boron nitride, scientists have produced monolayer graphene nanoribbons with zigzag edges.
3 August 2016
Gold nanowires heat up a bit when illuminated by a laser at room temperature, but heat up far more when illuminated at ultracold conditions.
3 August 2016
Register to attend a session with Prof. Kam Leong, Editor-in-chief of Biomaterials.
2 August 2016
Dmitry Shashkov, president and CEO of H.C. Starck’s Fabricated Products Division, is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.
2 August 2016
Kennametal has reported 2016 sales of US$2,098 million, compared with US$2,647 million last year.
2 August 2016
Bodycote says that its facility in Chard, Somerset, has entered the SC21 Supply Chain programme at Silver Award level.
2 August 2016
Arcam reports that its net sales increased by 17 % to SEK 307.6 million from SEK 262.0 million from January – June 2016.
2 August 2016
Composites Germany is set to hold its next convention in Düsseldorf from 28 to 29 November 2016.
2 August 2016
Toray reports that its consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2016 increased 4.7% compared with the previous fiscal year.
2 August 2016
Treating the biopolymer polylactic acid at various temperatures and pressures can induce a new, more robust polymer phase in the material.
2 August 2016
Scientists have developed a novel way to produce 2D nanosheets by separating bulk materials with nontoxic liquid nitrogen.
2 August 2016
Owens Corning has reported consolidated net sales of US$1.55 billion in Q2 2016, compared to net sales of US$1.40 billion in the prior-year period.
1 August 2016
Hexagon Composites reported that it generated NOK 291.6 million in operating income in Q1, compared to NOK 401.6 million in the same period of 2015.
1 August 2016
GKN has reported sales up 17% from £3,853 million to £4,518 million in its latest six months' report.
1 August 2016
Bodycote, a leading thermal processing services provider, has opened a new plant in Greenville, South Carolina.
1 August 2016
Scientists have discovered that nitrogen-doped graphene can greatly enhance the sensitivity of Raman spectroscopy.
1 August 2016
By firing a plastic projectile into silicon at 12,000mph, scientists have been able to watch pressure-induced changes in crystal structure in real time.
1 August 2016
Scientists have developed a novel garnet-type, fast ionic conducting oxide as a solid electrolyte in an all-solid-state rechargeable battery.
1 August 2016
The discovery that spider silk has a phonon band gap could lead to the development of novel acoustic and insulating materials.
1 August 2016
Engineers have discovered that interfacing two insulating oxide-based materials makes them highly conductive.
1 August 2016
Researchers have produced a new class of materials called sodium polyhydrides, which could possess superconducting properties.
1 August 2016