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From metal alloys to exotic materials, Eureka’s Materials section covers all developments in materials engineering including composites, plastics, aluminium and alloys. We also outline how these materials can be used for practical problem solving in industry.

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Non-traditional bearings improve design and functionality in many industries	17/01/2012
Bearing manufacturers are increasingly looking to develop and use alternative materials for a variety of different applications. It is being driven by both the demand from engineers for better solutions as well as the result of a concerted effort by industry to open up and engage with new market ... Read more

Advanced Engineering Show 2011: Adressing material shortcomings	17/01/2012
The Advanced Engineering show held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) served up a host of innovative materials for engineers to assess and critique. The sheer number of materials available on the market has never been more varied. But there is no perfect material and it is up to engineers to ... Read more

The ceramic dynamic	09/12/2011
Could plasma spraying technology offer the ability to manufacture high-strength, lightweight, pure ceramic components? Eureka reports.

Keeping it steel	09/12/2011
Can steel really compete with aluminium and composite materials when it comes to lightweighting? Justin Cunningham talks to a company that says it can.

Expanding properties	09/11/2011
Plastic materials that can expand on contact with water are finding increasing applications in industry. Justin Cunningham reports.

New materials at Composites show	13/10/2011
The Composites Engineering Show 2011 will be showing some of the latest developments in this exciting sector. Paul Fanning reports.

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Composite wheels boost impact resistance	13/07/2011
A British company has developed composite wheels that offer a variety of benefits. Paul Fanning reports.

Cover story: Making a material difference	14/06/2011
In advance of the opening of the National Composites Centre in Bristol this year, Paul Fanning finds out what this facility could mean for UK industry.

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Metals work with composites for aerospace	12/05/2011
Tom Shelley reports on why both metals and composites are crucial in aerospace constructions.

Cover story: Making the sustainable material choice	12/05/2011
Tom Shelley looks at some of the challenges and questions faced by designers when choosing sustainable materials.

New steels set challenging problems	16/03/2011
Tom Shelley reports on developments in new steels and manufacturing affect the design of cars.

Nano composites make stronger alloys	16/03/2011
Tom Shelley reports on the latest breakthrough in commercially-available metal matrix composites.

'Green' composites save money	10/02/2011
Tom Shelley reports on two ways of making eco composites with financial benefits.

Composites and metals combine for strength	13/01/2011
Tom Shelley reports on how composite patches can strengthen metal structures and thick metal coatings can enhance composites.

Plastics get greener	06/12/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some of the plastic innovations that were revealed at this year's 'K' show.

Engineering tomorrow	06/12/2010
Tom Shelley looks at developments in the last 30 years and makes some predictions about the next 30.

Steel advances	13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some of the dramatic advances now being made in very high strength steels that are low enough in cost to be used in mass market products

Light alloys set to fly	13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on latest developments in magnesium alloys

Ceramics in a bag give extra strength	13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on a construction that allows ceramics to withstand massive impacts.

Hot coatings for composites	09/09/2010
Tom Shelley reports on coatings that can protect composites against intense heat and provide other beneficial properties.

Systems care, entertain and protect	09/09/2010
Tom Shelley reports on what can now be done with bedside electronics without risking infection.

Complex materials boost performances	10/08/2010
Tom Shelley reports on partly bio-based materials that outperform conventional resins.

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Sintered plastics control fluids on micro scale	10/08/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some of the applications of very fine-grained, high-purity, sintered plastic.

Shows spotlight clean, efficient power	13/07/2010
Tom Shelley reports on developments in fluid power

Sculpted surfaces produced by beams	13/07/2010
Tom Shelley reports on progress with a process for producing metal surfaces with protuberances and pits that is now finding commercial application.

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