Materials Features

Multi-function miniaturised components and coatings

Multi-function miniaturised components and coatings

Goodfellow and the German technology company Acquandas have formed a new partnership to offer device manufacturers micro-patterned, 2D and 2.5D integrated multi-function miniaturised components and coatings with enhanced performance properties.

Delrin acetal enhances disposable insulin pen reliability and usability

Delrin acetal enhances disposable insulin pen reliability and usability

A leading global pharmaceutical company is using a low friction, impact-resistant grade of Delrin acetal homopolymer resin for two components in a new insulin pen.

New perspectives on plastics design explored in free PDM event

New perspectives on plastics design explored in free PDM event

This year’s PDM Event (14 to 15 June) at the multi-million pound Telford International Centre will explore a number of new perspectives on design.

Research gain highlighted for 'cold spray' metal additive technology

Research gain highlighted for 'cold spray' metal additive technology

The benefits of metal additive manufacturing – or ‘cold spray’ technology – are set to be enhanced by dedicated EU-funded research.

Carbon/flax hybrid structures provide performance gains

Carbon/flax hybrid structures provide performance gains

A UK-based consortium has developed carbon/flax hybrid structures with lower cost, higher vibration damping and improved impact behaviour compared to carbon fibre.

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