Materials
Materials underlie every aspect of design. Browse material processes, properties and applications in these articles.
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- Metals (116)
- Nano Materials (46)
- Plastics & Polymers (229)
- Rubber & Elastomers (40)
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Expanded PTFE’s wide temperature range, low coefficient of friction, low dielectric constant and inertness can help it extend a cable’s flex life and improve data integrity.
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A rapid tack free, ready-to-use silicone conformal coating, Master Sil 773 provides excellent protection to electronic circuitry in high humidity environments as well as upon exposure to shock and vibration.
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VitroStealth is a non-biofouling (NBF) coating technology. The coating is scratch resistant and reduces unwanted protein absorption and cellular adhesion on surfaces.
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Cure-Point 9440-A/B UV/visible light-curable silicone potting and sealing material is intended for applications where fast cure, enhanced thermal performance, and room-temperature shadowed-area cure are required.
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Brass is often a better choice than stainless steel for threaded inserts.
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The company’s line of engineering plastics now includes a variety of high-performance thin-gauge materials.
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High duty cycles and temperatures were once the realm only of ball screws. No more.
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Remember when copper was commonly used in mobile air conditioning?
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Normandy envisioned the guitar having front and back panels, internal supports, and an edge piece.
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Thermoplastic elastomers are replacing thermoset polymers in the automotive, medical, electronic, and consumer product industries
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See how damping greases can cost-effectively control motion, noise and vibration in mechanical and electro-mechanical devices.
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