Materials Features

Bacteria could be the manufacturers of the future

Bacteria could be the manufacturers of the future

Living materials could one day be used to design more complex devices such as solar cells, self-healing materials, or diagnostic sensors.

These hi-tech magnets will keep your beer cool

These hi-tech magnets will keep your beer cool

GE researchers are using a water-based fluid flowing through a series of magnets to transfer heat, rather than a chemical refrigerant and a compressor.

Meeting the weight challenges of aircraft construction

Meeting the weight challenges of aircraft construction

PEEK polymers, reinforced with high-strength carbon fibres for structural components or as prefabricated components, have long been used in aircraft construction.

Recycler urges designers to ‘challenge the norms’

Recycler urges designers to ‘challenge the norms’

A leading plastics re-processor is urging product designers to ‘challenge the norms’ with clients and think along more ‘circular’ lines to encourage greater uptake of recycled polymers in new goods. 

Panel finish combines durability with style

Panel finish combines durability with style

Autotex Steel, a high-performance, hard-coated film from MacDermid Autotype, delivers an attractive and robust brushed steel finish to Hoffmann + Krippner’s flexx-IPC control panels that sets them apart from the competition.

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