Solvay has announced the winners of its Additive Manufacturing Cup.
30 March 2018
Arcast has developed a new inert gas atomizer which it says will help process a number of metal alloy systems all from a single atomizer platform.
30 March 2018
Chemists have found a sodium-based material that offers a cheap and non-toxic alternative to lead-containing perovskites for use in solar cells.
30 March 2018
Using an array of circuit boards, scientists have produced a ‘human scale’ analogue of a new phase of matter known as quadrupole topological insulators.
30 March 2018
“Self-selection” method for growing large single-crystal-like graphene films.
30 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
UK composite manufacturer MPM says that it has restarted production after a large fire devastated its buildings in early February.
29 March 2018
Additive manufacturing (AM) company Renishaw has renewed its sponsorship of the French Moto2 team, TransFIORmers.
29 March 2018
Solvay and Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire Europe (EFMWE) have won a prize from Magna Powertrain for their development of automotive magnet wires.
29 March 2018
Computer models suggest that a material comprising floors of boron nitride separated by boron nitride pillars could store a large amount of hydrogen.
29 March 2018
29 March 2018Laurie Winkless
By observing atomic vibrations with a new electron microscope, scientists have been able to measure the nanoscale temperature of hexagonal boron nitride.
29 March 2018
Lockheed Martin has awarded Hexcel a prize for its product quality and delivery performance.
28 March 2018
Combining bacterial cellulose with two common minerals offers an effective scaffolding material for repairing bones.
28 March 2018
Energy efficient windows through solution-based deposition.
28 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
Sewing patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to produce atomically thin fabrics.
28 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
The European Additive Manufacturing Group twitter page (@EuroAM) has been generating plenty of interest in its first month of activity.
28 March 2018
Metal coatings company Wall Colmonoy reports that it celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.
28 March 2018
Additive manufacturing (AM) company Renishaw has launched a Fabrication Development Centre (FDC) at the company's Miskin facility in South Wales.
27 March 2018
Ohio State’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence has become a member of additive manufacturing (AM) organization America Makes.
27 March 2018
The EPMA says that registration is now open for its Systematic Approach to Quality Management seminar.
27 March 2018
Hexcel and Arkema have signed a strategic alliance to develop thermoplastic composites for the aerospace sector.
27 March 2018
A novel 3D printing technology can produce metallic glasses, such as an amorphous iron alloy, at larger scales than previously possible.
27 March 2018
Theory has guided the development of a new piezeoelectric material with twice the piezo response of any existing commercial ferroelectric ceramics.
27 March 2018
Plansee says that its Indian site is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
26 March 2018
RTP Company, which makes custom engineered thermoplastics, has expanded its presence in Poland by building a 7,990 m2 facility in Wroclaw.
26 March 2018
Polyurethane/black phosphorous composite is a biodegradable, remotely trigged shape memory polymer.
26 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have shown that both the proportion and distribution of chemical groups at the surface of silica dictates how it interacts with water.
26 March 2018
Environmentally friendly energy storage devices could be made using plants.
26 March 2018
A new chemical vapor deposition method can produce single-crystal-like graphene films by supplying hydrocarbon molecules to the edge of the growing film.
26 March 2018
Find out about the winners of this year's Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids.
23 March 2018
By exfoliating a liquid droplet of gallium, scientists have managed to create 2D gallenene, which shows promise for use in nanoscale electronics.
23 March 2018
A new glass made from zinc and organic compounds has a better glass-forming ability than conventional silica-based glass.
23 March 2018
Höganäs says that it will be showing its range of powder metal products for powertrain applications at the International Vienna Motor Symposium.
23 March 2018
Lehvoss has partnered with Italian boat builder, Livrea Yacht, to build what it says is the world’s first 3D printed sailboat.
23 March 2018
ACMA has met with Members of Congress to advance legislation to increase government investment in composite infrastructure.
23 March 2018
Scientists have created a new method for doping germanium with desired foreign atoms, creating new materials with significantly altered properties.
22 March 2018
By inserting positively charged ammonium molecules between the layers, scientists have developed a novel way to make superlattices of 2D materials.
22 March 2018
Valve maker Aidro Hydraulics and Fraunhofer Institute have won an Additive World Design award.
22 March 2018
Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), which makes graphene materials, has worked with plastic composite manufacturers to help develop a supercar tailgate.
22 March 2018
Lanxess says that it has now extended the use of its plastic/metal hybrid technology to make hollow profiles with round or rectangular cross sections.
22 March 2018
The programs for POWDERMET2018 and AMPM2018 have been published online.
21 March 2018
The MPIF reports that judging for the 2018 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards was recently completed.
21 March 2018
Additive Industries reports that it is expanding its operations to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
21 March 2018
Scientists used advanced electron microscopy techniques to study the atomic structure of the surface and interior of a lithium-ion battery electrode.
21 March 2018
A new technique can ‘sew’ two patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to create atomically-thin fabrics for use in electronic devices.
21 March 2018
SGL and partners have won the JEC Innovation Award in the Aerospace Process category for the ‘MAI Sandwich’ project.
20 March 2018
More information about ceramics and powder metallurgy show ceramitec has been released.
20 March 2018
ASTM is inviting experts to join in the revision of two ASTM International thermostat standards.
20 March 2018
Solar sandwich breaks efficiency barrier.
20 March 2018David Bradley
Uranium mineral more complex than any other.
20 March 2018David Bradley
Free recipe could open field of biomimetic nanoparticles.
19 March 2018David Bradley
Organic lithium ion battery will work in outer space.
19 March 2018David Bradley
The recent World Pultrusion Conference attracted 150 delegates.
19 March 2018
Using thermoplastic to make a composite part could reduce manufacturing time by 20-30%.
19 March 2018
PyroGenesis has been nominated for an ‘Materials Company of the Year’ at the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2018.
19 March 2018
Carpenter Technology has acquired MB CalRAM LLC, which offers powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing (AM) metal printing services.
19 March 2018
Using a 3D layer of silicone as the substrate for a lithium metal anode can mitigate dendrite formation and dramatically extend battery life.
16 March 2018
Researchers have discovered more details about the way certain materials hold a static electric charge even after two surfaces separate.
16 March 2018
New biosensors could support personalized medicine – including in developing countries.
16 March 2018
Wearable non-invasive sensors could allow continuous and convenient glucose-monitoring in diabetes.
16 March 2018
Replacing single-use plastics with recyclable bio-plastics will stop the planet from drowning in waste.
16 March 2018
Adding a small molecule to act as an electron donor and enhance the absorption of the active layer can improve the efficiency of an organic solar cell.
15 March 2018
Evonik is planning to build a new plant to produce polymer polyamide 12 (PA 12), aiming to increase its overall PA 12 capacity by more than 50%.
15 March 2018
3D Systems has reported a 7% revenue growth to US$177.3 million in Q4, compared to US$165.9 million in the same period of the previous year.
15 March 2018
Lab experiments retracing the chemical steps leading to the creation of complex hydrocarbons in space could offer new ways to produce graphene.
15 March 2018
Gurit and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) have signed a new framework contract for the development and supply of aerospace materials.
14 March 2018
Replacing metal components in electronic devices with carbon materials like graphene could reduce production costs and waste management problems.
14 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Adding nickel nanoparticles to a liquid gallium alloy turns it into a paste with a consistency suitable for additive manufacturing.
14 March 2018
A novel method for producing various albumin-based gels could allow them to be developed as implants for delivering drugs over extended periods.
14 March 2018
Kordsa has outlined its participation in JEC World 2018, the biggest composite technology show of the world.
13 March 2018
The board of GKN plc has announced that the company will combine GKN’s Driveline business and Dana to create Dana plc.
13 March 2018
Additive manufacturing (AM) company Renishaw has been shortlisted for Company of the Year at the PLC Awards 2017.
13 March 2018
Concept Laser says that has successfully 3D printed an oil header.
13 March 2018
Renishaw says that it is contributing its additive manufacturing (AM) specialist knowledge to European machine tool trade association, CECIMO.
13 March 2018
The organizers of JEC World says that it had more than 1,300 exhibitors and 42,445 visitors from 115 countries.
13 March 2018
EuCIA is launching a survey to look into the next stage of development of its Eco Impact Calculator for composites.
13 March 2018
NiOx-based perovskite materials promise low-cost, highly efficient, flexible solar photovoltaic devices.
13 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Advances in liquid 3D printing technology could make biodegradable scaffolds for use in medical stents and grafts.
13 March 2018
A new technique can pinpoint the location of chemical reactions happening inside lithium-ion battery electrodes in three dimensions at the nanoscale level.
13 March 2018
A graphene superlattice consisting of two sheets rotated at slightly different orientations can display both insulating and superconducting properties.
13 March 2018
ASTM International is running a seminar on sustainability on 11 April 2018, San Diego, California, USA.
12 March 2018
ELG Carbon Fibre, which specialises in recycled carbon fiber materials, has announced plans to increase the capacity of its UK facility.
12 March 2018
Sabic has released the results of a recent lifecycle assessment of composite passenger car side doors.
12 March 2018
Fraunhofer has developed an inline system for testing, qualifying and adjusting the focused powder jet of the nozzles of laser metal deposition machines.
12 March 2018
Researchers have developed a new method for chemically bonding multiple soft materials independent of the manufacturing process.
12 March 2018
Understanding why a 2D material grown on a sapphire substrate had worse properties than predicted has allowed scientists to improve those properties.
12 March 2018
3D-Hybrid offers a range of technologies for existing CNC metal-cutting machines that could simplify metal additive manufacturing (AM).
12 March 2018
Composites Evolution has launched a prepregging business following a major investment in a new manufacturing facility.
9 March 2018
3D printing company EOS is now offering European distribution of three polymers for additive manufacturing (AM).
9 March 2018
LPW Technology says that it ranks in the Sunday Times Lloyds SME Export Track 100 for the second year running.
9 March 2018
A novel imaging technique uses a tiny needle to nudge a single nanoparticle into different orientations and capture 2D images to reconstruct a 3D picture,
9 March 2018
Scientists have discovered that previously undetected manganese atoms contaminating graphene are responsible for its catalytic abilities.
9 March 2018
Composites UK will be hosting a marketing seminar for the composites sector, taking place on 3 May 2018 in Warwick, UK.
8 March 2018
SGL Group has introduced a carbon fiber with a high Young’s modulus, making it suitable for aerospace applications.
8 March 2018
Researchers have developed a new technique for printing electronic circuits on flexible, stretchable substrates using silver nanowires.
8 March 2018
Carbon now accepting written nominations for researchers who have successfully defended a Ph.D. thesis in the calendar year 2017.
8 March 2018
Carbon nanotubes and graphene in a branch-and-leaves design produce a super-efficient and long-lasting electrode for supercapacitors.
8 March 2018
Sabic has launched UDMAX GPE 45-70, a glass-filled high-density polyethylene composite tape.
7 March 2018
Registration is now open for Road2Composites: Scaling Up Innovation, an automotive-themed workshop taking place from 17-18 April in Detroit, MI, USA.
7 March 2018
Umicore has announced today some changes to the composition of its executive committee and board of directors.
7 March 2018
America Makes says that it has elected Susan Smyth, chief scientist for General Motors (GM) to its executive committee.
7 March 2018
Using advanced computational methods, scientists have discovered new materials that could enhance the efficiency and lifetime of solid oxide fuel cells.
7 March 2018
A novel machine learning-based method for classifying steel is much more accurate and objective than conventional quality control procedures.
7 March 2018
Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, scientists have discovered that a prototypical ‘relaxor’ material has an unexpected atomic structure.
6 March 2018
Using 'molecular anvils' made from tiny diamond particles, scientists have conducted the first chemical reactions triggered by mechanical pressure alone.
6 March 2018
Additive Industries plans to move its headquarters to a brand-new factory close to its current location.
6 March 2018
The Verder Group has acquired the majority of Austrian company Qness GmbH, a manufacturer of hardness testing machines.
6 March 2018
Ashland has launched Derakane Signia, part of an existing resin line.
6 March 2018
Solvay has developed Vac-Ply VMS3, a multi-layer microporous vacuum channel for resin infusion.
6 March 2018
The EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub (The Hub) has released the program for its one-day conference.
5 March 2018
Aliancys says that it is introducing two new resins at the JEC show, taking place form 14-16 March 2018.
5 March 2018
GKN says that its new coaxial electric axle system entitled the ‘eTwinsterX’ is now in the prototype stage.
5 March 2018
ASTM International has announced announces F3301-18, a standard specification for thermal post-processing metal parts made via powder bed fusion.
5 March 2018
Hybrid energy harvester from Kwangwoon University shows promise as a wearable charger for portable electronic devices.
5 March 2018Laurie Winkless
Nanoparticle-decorated bioactive glass provides a scaffold for bone regrowth and the capacity for photothermal treatment to target tumor cells.
5 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Sandvik Coromant has developed CoroThread, a 266 thread-turning tool that has precision over and under-coolant.
2 March 2018
Höganäs has confirmed that it has purchased H.C. Starck’s Surface Technology & Ceramic Powders (STC) division.
2 March 2018
Composite manufacturer Mikrosam, based in Macedonia, plans to exhibit its range of ro-botic solutions for composites at JEC.
2 March 2018
Researchers used data mining and computational tools to discover a new phosphor material for white LEDs that is inexpensive and easy to make.
2 March 2018
Using experiments and modeling, scientists have found that interactions between layers of 2D titanium disulfide are stronger than theory suggests.
2 March 2018
The fabricated products division of H.C. Starck has been certified for the seventh consecutive year as tantalum conflict-free.
1 March 2018
3A Composites Core Materials says that it has developed a new foam core platform for lightweight, high-volume automotive applications.
1 March 2018
Sicomin plans to showcase its new engineering services at the JEC show.
1 March 2018
Researchers have shown that films of pencil graphite and a conductive co-polymer paint can produce a novel, cheap thermoelectric device.
1 March 2018
High-intensity infrared laser pulses have revealed a hidden state of electronic order in a cuprate comprising lanthanum, barium, copper and oxygen.
1 March 2018
Hybrid electrode material enables fast ion conduction through continuous ceramic fibers, flexibility, and ability to use polymer roll-to-roll processing.
1 March 2018Cordelia Sealy