Liquid Metal Technology Breakthrough for Hydrogen-Powered Cars
Worcester, Massachusetts. The Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently released a groundbreaking report on the use of liquid…
Category: Materials & Applications
The Application of Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) in Anti-Scalding Valves
Shape memory alloys (SMA) have a unique ability to alter their mechanical and physical characteristics in…
How Aluminium and Gold Are Used for Multi-Layer Insulation and Metal Plating on Satellites
A satellite travels at incredible speeds, encountering atmospheric conditions and temperature fluctuations not experienced within the…
Steel, Aluminium, Titanium or Carbon Fiber: Which Material is Best For Modern Bicycle Frames?
Carbon may be dominating bicycle frame manufacture at present, but consumers are torn. Bike frame materials…
The Future of Magnesium in Automotive Structural Components
Magnesium is naturally abundant and extremely lightweight but hasn’t been an overly popular choice for automotive…
Four Emerging Opportunities for the Aluminium Industry
Aluminium, the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust, has – perhaps surprisingly – only been…
Zinc Cladding and Roofing in Architectural Applications
Over the centuries, zinc has proven to be a reliable, durable, corrosion-resistant and attractive metal for…
The Use of Tungsten Alloy Ballast in Commercial and Military Aircraft
As a pilot operates an aircraft, the force of gravity and the weight on board affect…
Everything About Titanium for Orthopedic Implant Applications
Shoulder joints, hip sockets, dental implants or hearing aids: the medical industry has been using titanium…