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Nano science breakthrough set to improve composites 23/12/2009
Japanese material scientists have developed multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) that can be embedded into composite materials.
Non-contact sensors measure thickness and flatness of solar glass panels 17/12/2009
Schott Solar Thin Film is using non contact measurement systems from Micro-Epsilon to inspect the quality of solar glass panels. The measurement system has helped to reduce the cost of processing defective parts.
Transmission cross beam made from plastic 16/12/2009
Applications for lightweight components are constantly being found in the automotive sector. The latest is a transmission cross beam that has been made from a polyamide plastic. It will be standard on BMW's latest 5 Series Gran Turismo 550i.
EN 954-1 is extended but machine designers should stay on course 14/12/2009
The news that use of EN 954-1 is to be extended will be a relief to some machine designers, but the general feeling is that they should aim to conform to successor standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN/IEC 62061 as soon as possible.
Chemical weapons research protects against moisture 03/12/2009
Extreme protection against moisture is a spin out from research aimed at developing clothing that could protect military personnel against nerve agents, according to Dr Delwyn Evans, applied research manager at P2i.
University plans faster splash 03/12/2009
A team of academics and students at the University of Southampton have begun work on a fast, solar-electric powered boat which they expect to be even better than the award winning one they entered in last year's Solar Splash event.
Clean line pneumatic cylinder with integrated programmable multi-position stroke sensing 02/12/2009
Parker Hannifin has launched what it claims is the world's first clean line pneumatic cylinder to feature a multi position programmable stroke sensing system.
Digital laser scanner speeds welding of wind towers 02/12/2009
A scanning-spot laser sensor designed to automate and speed the manufacture of wind towers has been launched by Meta Vision Systems. Designated DLS200, the sensor is produced at the company's factory in Oxfordshire and can be used on and other structures containing metal of different thickness.
Breakthrough in Li-ion battery technology 01/12/2009
Plans to commercialise lithium-ion battery technology have been unveiled, which could lead to batteries with significantly higher energy density and longer lifetime between charges.
Squeezable interface technology shows potential for 3D CAD 01/12/2009
Cambridge Consultants has devised a squeezable user interface for interacting with computers.
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