Recycling Carbon Fibers from Composites

Recycling von Carbonfasern aus Verbundwerkstoffen; Carbonfaser Recycling

New research on recycling carbon from composites ensures that the fibers retain their properties to the greatest extent possible.

How will nanotech improve electric vehicle batteries?

“Cradle to grave” study of advanced Li-ion batteries recently completed by Abt Associates for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Mobile robots for inspections on large surfaces and applying sealants

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A consortium made up of European research institutions and industrial partners is developing mobile, autonomously operating robots

Reviewing the Development of Metallic Foams with John Banhart

Section through a remelted scrap foam containing magnesium additions

The history, current status and future development of metallic foams is described in a comprehensive review in Advanced Engineering Materials.

PDFLink to the original paper on Wiley Online Library

360° in-line inspection of rubber profiles

in-line inspection of rubber profiles

Flexi-Cell UK recently commissioned an in-line inspection system from Pixargus to document the product quality of their profiles for the automobile industry.

Tata Steel Upgrades Research Facility

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The Indian company Tata Steel has started up an advanced facility to develop crash-resistant steels designed to make cars safer and more fuel-efficient.

Bulk Metallic Glass Composites for Spacecraft Shielding

Micrometeroid impact crate on space shuttle Endeavour

Scientists report in Advanced Engineering Materials a new materials for shielding spacecraft from micrometeroid and space debris impact.

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SpaceX choose Netzsch as supplier of thermal analysis equipment

Instruments will be used to measure basic material properties of mission-critical systems.

Tough tests for next generation ceramics

These CT scans showing the formation of microcracks in ceramic composites under applied tensile loads at 1,750 degrees Celsius were obtained at Berkeley Lab’s Advanced Light Source through the use of a unique mechanical testing rig.

Berkeley Lab researchers develop real-time CT-scan test rig for ceramic composites at ultrahigh temperatures.

Wanxiang to Acquire Nanophosphate Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Producer

Wanxiang to acquire substantially all of A123’s assets for $256.6 million subject to approval.