Check out the industry application for thermosets and thermoplastics in the injection molding process on this website. Many products today use this low-scrap and highly repeatable process.
New discoveries in engineering
“Gecko adhesion technology moves closer to industrial uses”
Check out this article from researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology that discusses new advances in mimicking gecko skin and applying the technology to robot arms that manufacture computer chips.
“The Physics of Snowflakes”
“Nanostructures control heat transfer”
With the help of polymers, researchers from the University of Bayreuth have discovered a way for nanostructures to control heat transfer. Read more by following this link!
The Science Behind “Insta-Snowball”
Find out more about this unique faux snow on this website!
Scientific Glass Blowing
What is Thermal Shock?
Lantern Mantle
Explore these resources about lantern mantles!
“Materials Science and Processing The Fine Art of Tailoring Materials”
Prince Rupert Drops
Check out this cool video and article about Prince Rupert Drops and their amazing properties!