(Nanowerk Spotlight) Ceramics boast impressive strength and durability, but their inherent rigidity and brittleness have long hindered applications demanding flexibility, such as filters, sensors, ...

Recently, a research group led by Prof. WANG Zhenyang and ZHANG Shudong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new type of ceramic fiber aerogels ...

Wasted heat energy means wasted dollars. This is why effective heat management is of the upmost importance when manufacturing high-temperature applications. Ultimately, as temperatures and process ...

Recently, the international refractory manufacturer started production of the innovative ALTRA FLEX® oxide ceramic continuous fibre in K99 and M75 qualities. RATH has been developing oxide ceramic ...

Advances in engineering rely on the development of new materials. The materials must have improved properties, capable of being tailored to a specific application need, to fulfil the requirements of ...

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF, Denkendorf) comprise the largest textile research center in Europe. With more than 250 scientists and technicians, DITF cover the entire ...

GE Aviation’s two new plants will help to establish a supply chain for CMCs needed for rapidly expanding jet engine demand, in particular the LEAP turbofan engine. It already is producing super-alloy ...

The latest Apple Watch 5 series was released in two models, while one had a titanium body, the second version had a premium ceramic body. However, there are reports that Apple is planning to put an ...

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has collaborated with Archer Technicoat Limited (ATL), TISICS Metal Composites and Cygnet Texkimp to deliver a project on ...

While the device's chief components would remain the same, future Apple Watches may come with a housing that is made in part from plastic and ceramic fibers. Apple is looking to expand its base of ...