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Has the Secret of ‘Self-Healing’ Roman Concrete Been Revealed?

Has the Secret of ‘Self-Healing’ Roman Concrete Been Revealed?

50 to 100 years. That’s about the lifespan of modern concrete structures. After that, the concrete begins to crumble and degrade. In contrast, Roman structures built from concrete continue to stand…

FS-Elliott Unveils Expanded FSE-TurboCool Line

FS-Elliott Unveils Expanded FSE-TurboCool Line

A leading provider of reliable, energy-efficient centrifugal air compressors, FS-Elliott Co. LLC has expanded its range of FSE-TurboCool premium lubricants and additives, aiming to prolong the…

World’s First Spiral-Welded Wind Tower Begins Operation

World’s First Spiral-Welded Wind Tower Begins Operation

The world’s first spiral-welded wind tower has entered operation, signalling a major step forward for a welding technique that could drastically reduce the construction and fabrication costs of wind…

Modified ZnO Nanoparticles Boost Aluminium Coating Performance

Modified ZnO Nanoparticles Boost Aluminium Coating Performance

Researchers have modified ZnO nanoparticles to increase the performance of aluminium substrates in acrylic-based coatings. In a huge step towards improving polymer composites, researchers have…

Researchers Develop ‘Pigment Free’ Paint

Researchers Develop ‘Pigment Free’ Paint

A team of researchers at the NanoScience Technology Centre at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have invented what they have called ‘plasmonic paint’, a type of paint that is free from…

New 3D Printing Technique Developed to Print One of the World’s Toughest Steels

New 3D Printing Technique Developed to Print One of the World’s Toughest Steels

17-4 PH is one of the world’s toughest forms of stainless steel, and is used in applications as varied as machinery, marine vessels, medical devices and more. Now, for the first time, researchers…

Modern Tungsten Electrodes Improve TIG Welding Safety and Performance

Modern Tungsten Electrodes Improve TIG Welding Safety and Performance

Modern tungsten electrodes provide safe and effective alternatives to thoriated tungsten, improving the performance of TIG welding without the associated health risks. Gas tungsten arc welding…

Carbon-Negative Concrete Developed by Researchers

Carbon-Negative Concrete Developed by Researchers

Thanks to its combination of high strength and relatively low cost, concrete is one of the world’s most popular building materials. However, it’s also a major source of carbon emissions; which poses…

Advanced Laser Welding Integration Package Unveiled

Advanced Laser Welding Integration Package Unveiled

AMADA WELD TECH Inc. has unveiled a state-of-the-art laser welding package designed for easy integration into larger automation systems. In a significant advancement for the manufacturing industry,…

Is It Possible to Create Carbon-Neutral Steel?

Is It Possible to Create Carbon-Neutral Steel?

The world needs steel. From buildings to transport infrastructure, steel supports the modern world (literally). But, the production of steel is highly-carbon intensive. With policymakers pushing for…