Materials Features

The plastic crisis

The plastic crisis

It’s one of the most talked about issues in the news today but what exactly is it and why now? Charlie Worrall, Marketing Manager, Pro Moulds (midlands) Ltd takes a look.

Enabling successful solutions with additive manufacturing materials

Enabling successful solutions with additive manufacturing materials

Today, the uptake of additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – technology is accelerating at a rapid pace. The overall global spending on 3D printing in 2018 is expected to surpass $12 billion, with the manufacturing and healthcare industries set to spend the most.

At maximum speed on snow and ice

At maximum speed on snow and ice

The maximum possible speed is the most important factor in many types of winter sport. Whether it’s in speed skating, luge, or bobsledding. Once the finish line is reached, only the time decides between victory and defeat.

University collaboration reveals world’s first-ever graphene sports shoes

University collaboration reveals world’s first-ever graphene sports shoes

The world’s first-ever sports shoes to utilise graphene – the strongest material on the planet – have been unveiled by The University of Manchester and British brand inov-8.

Surface hardening treatments costs

Surface hardening treatments costs

Roger Haw, Managing Director of Flame Hardeners explains how surface heat treatment is costed.

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