15/03/2004
Tom Shelley reports on how a born again idea will greatly help users of solar screening, lighting and ventilation grilles
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06/10/2003
A simple technique is expected to have a revolutionary effect on making products from cements and concretes, and even affects food processing. Tom Shelley reports
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22/01/2003
Tom Shelley reports on a development that has the potential to save weight – a primary consideration in a massive array of products
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01/02/2002
A leading US maker of golfing products wanted to add insulated drinks bottles to its range
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01/09/2001
A striking new material is being piloted for the automotive industry.
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01/05/2001
The latest advance in nanotechnology could break the size and price barriers that current technologies impose on a variety of electronic devices.
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01/05/2001
Honeycomb structures have proved their worth in a multitude of different applications.
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01/05/2001
Designing from first principles has paid dividends to one company as it claims to have "created the first new chain design in over 100 years"
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01/11/2000
Three major materials developments which could transform aspects of engineering design, all from research establishments in the former Soviet Union
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01/10/2000
Clever manipulation of steel leads to a panel shape which is both quiet and rigid
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01/07/2000
A method of recycling plastic materials into strong engineering components
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01/07/2000
Aircraft windows suffer from arrays of very fine scratches, which form on their outsides
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01/03/2000
Mini and micro 3D girders offer advantages over honeycomb sandwich and may form the basis of future self deforming ‘smart’ materials.
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01/01/2000
A new magnetic material has the possibility to revolutionise a massive variety of products thanks to nano scale manipulation within a polymer
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01/11/1999
A method of making carbon-based foam that will take the heat out of a number of technologies
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01/11/1998
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01/10/1998
Aluminium foams have expanded into applications involving impact absorption.
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01/09/1998
Foamed metals are strong, rigid, fire and impact resistant, and a fraction of the weight of their conventional counterparts.
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01/08/1998
Better noise damping in cars thanks to programmable foam cushioning
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01/07/1998
Lubrication is a necessity for chain systems - but what about sensitive applications, such as food production, where lubricant may be undesirable?
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01/07/1998
Two shot moulding has at last delivered the plastic puncture-proof tyre, at least for small vehicles.
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