Teijin Limited have announced that its V-Lap polyester material has been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander.
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Production of a CRP engine hood in just a few minutes
IKV, RWTH Aachen University, and numerous industry partners have developed a new, easily-constructed carbon-fibre prototype hood for the Ford Focus.
'Strain tuning' reveals promise in nanoscale manufacturing
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have reported progress in fabricating advanced materials at the nanoscale.
Antimicrobial scaffolds for tissue engineering
A research team have loaded microgels onto a nanofiber scaffold to combat bacterial infection during tissue regeneration procedures.
Digital image correlation: measuring complex nanoscale systems
Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory and the University of Michigan have used DIC to map the deformation and strain of compressed CNT arrays.
SUSS MicroOptics S.A. moves into new production facility
New cleanroom expected to be in full operation by mid-December.
Innovative biomaterials potentiate bone regeneration in the animal model
Researchers from Uppsala University highlight a polymer synthesis strategy for biomaterials that could provide a boost for tissue regeneration research.
Creating a Coating of Water-Repellent Microscopic Particles to Keep Ice Off Airplanes
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a new super water-repellent surface that can prevent ice from forming in extremely cold atmospheric conditions.
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Displays Electric Vehicle Technologies
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies showcases a portfolio of products at the 2012 Battery Show in Novi, Mich.
Polymer composites reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotubes
CAS researchers report an improved method to fabricate Cu/SWCNT/Cu sandwich-type laminated nanocomposites.