Sensors have been developed to detect gas so that workers and civilians can be kept safe from leakages and potential explosions.
By Sarah Moore
28 Jan 2020
High-powered and high-resolution microscopy methods – such as the electron microscope – can now be used to see many things in more detail.
By Liam Critchley
28 Jan 2020
From its limited beginnings, 3D printing or additive manufacturing has found applications across numerous industries and business sectors.
By Stephen Edgar
28 Jan 2020
Polymers are one of the most widely used material classes in the world today, and there are many different types of polymers.
By Liam Critchley
28 Jan 2020
Obtaining optical color images of areas or landmarks of interest is the most common use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
By Sarah Moore
28 Jan 2020
Raman spectroscopy is an analytical method based on measuring the scattering of infrared and visible light. This technique can be used to investigate the structure and various properties of the material.
By Brett Smith
24 Jan 2020
The study of tribology investigates the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. The field draws in expertise across disciplines to determine and apply the principles of friction, lubrication, and wear. This article discusses how atomic force microscopes play a role in nanoscale tribology.
By Sarah Moore
23 Jan 2020
In this article, we’re going to look at how electron microscopy and spectroscopy can be used in the analysis of friction and wear.
By Liam Critchley
23 Jan 2020
Find out more about the advanced optical measurement systems that can be used to characterize MEMS devices.
This article discusses the role of laser vibrometry in developing micromechanical devices.