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Tantalum: Real-life counterpart of Black Panther’s vibranium

01/06/2018

Comic book fans flocked to cinemas as Black Panther hit the screens. Underpinning the film’s plot was fictional metal vibranium, which powered the titular hero’s kingdom of Wakanda. Interestingly, this metal was, in part, inspired by tantalum. So, what of the Marvel Universe vibranium’s real-life counterpart?

What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods?

01/06/2018

With the use of polypropylene films under attack, Sales and Marketing Director Tony McDonald of flow wrapping machinery manufacturer Ilapak is being asked this question more often. Here, he debates the ban of all plastics following Ilapak’s latest machine developments to successfully run new sustainable polymer-based films.

Metal to plastic challenge tests the water

12/09/2017

Viridian Systems set Rutland Plastics a material challenge, a metal replacement project that would test the water in more ways than one.

Why selecting the right materials for moving cables is essential

03/08/2017

Proper material selection is very important where the service life of cables is concerned, especially cables in moving applications. Justin Leonard, the e-chain director at igus, considers the durability and lifetime of cables in energy chains.

Simulation improves PET performance