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21/05/2012
| Graphene based composite could provide less toxic way of rust-proofing steel
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| Researchers in the US have developed a new graphene based composite for rust-proofing steel that could serve as a non toxic alternative to traditional hexavalent chromium based coatings. In initial experiments, pieces of steel coated with the high tech varnish were said to remain rust free for an en ... Read more
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11/05/2012
| ‘Electronic nose’ created using innovative composite technology
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| UK firm Peratech has created an 'electronic nose' that detects the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and could be integrated into paper or clothing to alert a user to the presence of harmful gases. The sensor was developed using the company's Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC) technology ... Read more
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18/04/2012
| Stars of Make it in GB exhibition unveiled
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| The government has revealed the manufacturing companies that will feature in the Make it in Great Britain exhibition, being held at the Science Museum in London later this year. Engineering giants such as Siemens, McLaren, Airbus and Messier-Dowty will join the likes of luxury yacht maker Sunseeker, ... Read more
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17/04/2012
| Reuseable nanosponges could soak up oil spills
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| A new wonder material that has the ability to repeatedly absorb oil spilled in water has been touted by researchers in the US. The Rice University team, in collaboration with researchers from Penn State University, found that adding a dash of boron to carbon while creating nanotubes turned them into ... Read more
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10/04/2012
| GKN developing robotics for composite structure repair
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| GKN Aerospace has developed a prototype robotic machine that utilises leading edge laser technology to automate the repair of composite structures on aircraft. The technology is said to be a cheaper, more precise and more consistent alternative to the time consuming, manual grinding away of damaged ... Read more
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02/04/2012
| National Composites Centre to partner with Dassault Systèmes
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| The newly established National Composites Centre has entered into a partnership agreement with Dassault Systèmes. The £25million centre is to use the company's 3D Experience platform to help its partners create next generation composite products and processes.
Peter Chivers, chief executive of th ... Read more
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15/03/2012
| Bloodhound seeks accredited suppliers
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| The Bloodhound SSC team is looking for official suppliers to help ensure that construction of the 1000mph supersonic car is completed by December 2012. The team has already secured manufacturing partners for much of the primary structure of the car - with the build of the rear metallic chassis well ... Read more
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14/02/2012
| Researchers identify mechanics of single layer graphene
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| Researchers at the University of Bristol have, for the first time, measured and identified the shear stiffness and friction mechanics of single layer graphene. First discovered at the University of Manchester by Professors Andre Geim and Konstatin Novoselov, graphene is the thinnest, strongest and m ... Read more
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13/02/2012
| Battery breakthrough could help soldiers on the frontline
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| Scientists at BAE Systems have demonstrated a 'revolutionary' method for storing electricity that could provide a crucial advantage to soldiers on the frontline. The defence giant's so-called structural batteries are designed to lighten the load of soldiers carrying rucksacks, which can weigh up to ... Read more
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09/02/2012
| Red Bull unveils 2012 F1 car
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| Defending world champion team Red Bull Racing has unveiled the car with which it will attempt to stretch its title winning run in 2012 - the Renault powered RB8. Adrian Newey's latest design appears outwardly similar to last year's all-conquering RB7, but features a revised nose layout and a differe ... Read more
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