Materials Features

World’s first stainless steel coolant distribution unit for high performance cooling

World’s first stainless steel coolant distribution unit for high performance cooling

A major manufacturer of data centre cooling units had received a request from one of its customers to supply its coolant distribution units (CDUs) with stainless steel pipework instead of the traditional brass or copper.

Photochemical etching: Three reasons to trust it for your next metal component prototype

Photochemical etching: Three reasons to trust it for your next metal component prototype

Most design engineers trust “traditional” metal machining methods. However, for many industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics and healthcare, challenges can arise during the machining of complex precision components.

Graphene at cryogenic temperatures is making quantum computing increasingly viable

Graphene at cryogenic temperatures is making quantum computing increasingly viable

Quantum computing is the ultimate hardware accelerator. According to pioneers such as IBM, in the not-too-distant future we can expect quantum computers to do a lot of the heavy lifting that traditional transistor-based computers struggle with today.

Tuneable bioplastic may revolutionise industry

Tuneable bioplastic may revolutionise industry

Plastics pose a problem for the planet. Whether it’s due to the fossil fuels used to produce them or the harmful chemicals released during their slow degradation process. Despite these issues, plastic has become so intertwined with our daily lives that giving it up presents a complex challenge. Here Dr Ashlee Jahnke, Head of Research and Development at bioplastic research specialist Teysha Technologies, suggests a sustainable solution to the plastic pollution problem.

How composite materials helped place an Italian racing team in pole position

How composite materials helped place an Italian racing team in pole position

Motor racing has always been at the forefront of research and development as every team looks to glean an advantage over rivals and shed away those few precious seconds per lap.

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