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In an effort to future-proof the coatings industry, the demand for bio-based coatings has gained significant momentum.  The demand has been driven by a growing focus on sustainability and…

When it comes to creating a usable steel, the characteristics of strength and flexibility must be balanced. A change in one characteristic, has a concomitant effect on the other characteristic. But,…

Scientists have developed a new class of norbornene-based amphiphilic copolymers that combine exceptional antifouling properties with impressive mechanical robustness.  A recent breakthrough in…

A team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam has discovered a way to create a new class of materials that are stiff, but also good at absorbing vibrations - two characteristics which are…

A research team from the Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University have - for the first time ever - witnessed pieces of metal crack, and then fuse back together without any human…

A team of scientists from MIT and Duke University have discovered a counterintuitive way to make polymers stronger; by introducing weaker bonds into the material. The scientists made the discovery…

Metals have been prized for their unique characteristics for millennia, when the Stone Age ended with human metalworking. Obviously, since then techniques for refining, identifying, and utilising…

As governments across the world seek to achieve a ‘Net Zero’ future, policymakers are looking at ways in which transport can be decarbonised. Amongst the options being discussed are hydrogen fuel…

At the 2024 NASCC: The Steel Conference, Christian Crosby highlighted a critical yet often overlooked aspect of structural fabrication: the cost of connections. Senior vice president of fabrication…

The Fronius iWave is setting new standards in industrial welding with its advanced features, making it an indispensable tool in robot applications and automation systems. The Fronius iWave, a new…