In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Identifying wear level is an important objective in many engineering and industrial settings, as this information can be used to boost efficiency, minimize costs, and avoid accidents. Ideally, detecting surface wear should be carried out with a cost-effective method that is easy to use.
By Brett Smith
1 Apr 2021
Scanning microwave impedance microscopy (sMIM) can be used to obtain information about the electrical properties of a material as well as its metrology.
By Yulia Yancheva
31 Mar 2021
This article looks at the recent technology used in drones and how it benefits different applications.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
29 Mar 2021
Significant advancements in Raman spectroscopy techniques that have been achieved in recent years have facilitated the development of Raman spectroscopy for a variety of biomedical applications.
By Sarah Moore
29 Mar 2021
A team of scientists in California has proposed a methodology for the reconstruction of one-dimensional surface slope profiles using a spatial frequency range where the measurement instrument’s limited resolution has confounded the raw data.
By Sarah Moore
26 Mar 2021
The Apollo is the first event-based camera for cryo-EM. The incredibly rapid data processing has several advantages for the experiment, aside from the reduced data processing times.
Swedish researchers have developed a unique, game-changing microcomb that could bring advanced applications a step closer.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Mar 2021
Fiber optics will play a significant role in developing industry 4.0 as companies leverage its advanced methods of data transmission to implement automation into every corner of industry.
By Sarah Moore
16 Mar 2021
Here, we discuss the importance of NIR spectroscopy in exploring biological tissues, its current developments, and how it may be used in the future.
By Sarah Moore
16 Mar 2021
Metalenses are flat surfaces etched with nanostructures that manipulate and focus light. They possess unique properties that cannot be achieved with conventional diffractive surfaces.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
9 Mar 2021