Rapid Mold Making
08/20/00 A team of four companies recently demonstrated a mold-making cycle of one day. The team started with a solid model, generated a CNC tool path, machined the mold, and made a part. They made one part each day of the National Plastics Exhibition. Creating Diamonds from Graphite
08/15/00 Researchers have discovered a new method for making artificial diamond: bombard a sheet of graphite with electrons.
Fibers from Corn
08/07/00 Tate & Lyle is working with DuPont to develop corn starch-based synthetic fibers. Rapid Freeze Prototyping
08/05/00 A new rapid protyping method uses ice instead of polymers to form parts. The method is faster and cleaner, but requires a controlled environment. Observing Crystalization
08/05/00 For the first time, scientists have been able to observe the formation of crystal nuclei beginning with the first few molecules. Commercializing Fullerenes
08/02/00 Fullerene International Corporation (FIC) has been formed as a joint venture to commercialize fullerene materials. Polymer Ceramics
07/30/00 Polymer clays can be cured in a toaster oven and machined with hand tools. This simplicity appeals to younger ceramists. Nano-Bearings and Springs
07/28/00 Scientists at UC Berkeley have made nano-sized springs and bearings from carbon nanotubes. Growing Plastics and the Environment
07/28/00 At first glance, growing plastics in plants would seem to benefit the environment. But a closer examination shows that may not be the case. Mass Density Measurements
07/16/00 NASA has developed a simple technique for mass density measurement that allows accurate and rapid control of composite resin content. The article is a bit confusing on what exactly is being measured. Patent listing. Conch Shell Ceramics
07/16/00 Researchers have discovered that the Queen conch shell has a natural ceramic plywood-like structure. Mimicking this structure could lead to structural ceramics. Plastic-Eating Bacteria
07/11/00 The solution to the plastic waste problem may be specialized bacteria that feed on plastics. Lightweight Polymer Manufacturing
07/11/00 Mississippi Polymer Technologies will begin manufacturing Parmax, a lightweight polymer used in aerospace applications, at a new plant in Port Bienville. Thin Film Piezoelectrics
06/16/00 Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered that piezoelectric and dielectric constants decrease as materials get thinner. New Composite for Fuel Cells
06/14/00 Quantum Composites has introduced Pemtex, a new injection moldable composite for use in manufacturing fuel cells. New Nonwoven Materials
06/14/00 National Nonwovens introduced four new engineering materials at SAMPE 2000. Product uses range from ballistic protection to moisture control. Sticking to Teflon
06/11/00 A researcher from the Johannes Kepler University has developed a method for bonding to Teflon by irradiating small areas with UV radiation. Sedimentation Casting
06/11/00 Navy researchers have developed a new method for casting metal matrix composites (MMCs) that leaves a high concentration of wear resistant particles at flat surfaces. Measuring Nanotube Strength
06/11/00 US researchers have measured the strength of carbon nanotubes at 30 to 50 GPa, compared to 5 GPa for standard carbon fibers. Stiffness is about 1000 GPa. Carbon Nanotubes Progress Slowly
06/01/00 Getting past the hype surrounding carbon nanotubes, one finds that electronic applications show the most promise, while uses for composites or hydrogen storage are still a long ways off. Reflexive Materials Technology
05/25/00 UniStates Technology and Tufts University are collaborating on a new materials technology that uses distributed porosity to make any structural material lighter. Quickstep Cures Composites Quickly and Inexpensively
04/23/01 A new composite curing process developed in Australia uses heated water under low pressure. Epoxies can cure in one hour and achieve fiber volumes over 70 percent. Photovoltaic Fabrics Combine Cloth with Solar Cells
04/22/01 A new type of synthetic fibers can generate electricity when exposed to light. Applications range from clothing to flexible solar arrays. Antireflective Coatings
04/22/01 A new class of antireflective coatings is made from a mixture of two liquid crystals. It can be applied to large and curved pieces of glasses previously too expensive to treat. Magnetorheological Fluids
04/22/01 Magnetorheological (MR) fluids turn from liquid to solid in the presence of a magnetic field. Isolator manufacturer Lord is finding applications in products ranging from autos to prosthetics.
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