Materials Features

Lighter panels for upward swinging doors

Lighter panels for upward swinging doors

JSP, the manufacturer of lightweight material ARPRO, has delivered what it believes is a first in automotive interior design by enabling a new application of the material for the door panels of the BMW i8 electric sports car.

Introducing a next generation machine for micro moulding

Introducing a next generation machine for micro moulding

When it comes to the moulding of small plastic parts, OEMs have had to choose from various technologies that are based on traditional injection moulding processes. Enric Sirera describes a new ultrasonic process that he claims is more economical and energy efficient.

Cracking pipeline corrosion

Cracking pipeline corrosion

A new video explores how corrosion research by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is informing best practice in the oil and gas industry.

Thales turns to photochemical etching for an extreme application

Thales turns to photochemical etching for an extreme application

Photochemical etching is still a relatively low profile process that remains one of industry’s best kept secrets. Bonny Van Geel describes how one major global player adopted the technique for a special application.

Rethinking the basic science of graphene synthesis

Rethinking the basic science of graphene synthesis

A new route to making graphene has been discovered that could make the 21st century’s wonder material easier to ramp up to industrial scale.

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