Key KPIs Driving Smart Factory Transformation
Across global manufacturing, the shift toward smart factories is accelerating, with 72% of manufacturers having partially or fully implemented a…
Materials & Manufacturing
Microscopy Reveals Lithium Ion Transport Flaws in EV Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant energy storage technology for electric vehicles, prized for their high energy density and proven reliability….
Twisted Lattices Unlock Tunable Composite Materials
Moiré patterns, familiar as optical illusions when overlapping grids create rippling interference effects, take on a profound significance at the…
Cornell’s 3D-Printing Robot Targets Sustainable Construction
In the basement of Thurston Hall, the Bovay Civil Infrastructure Laboratory Complex has installed a formidable new research tool: a…
Turning Petroleum Waste into Strong, Affordable Carbon Fiber
Efforts to improve vehicle efficiency have long focused on reducing weight without compromising safety or performance. Lightweight materials such as…
Sustainable Manufacturing Market Accelerates Toward $523 Billion
The sustainable manufacturing sector is entering a phase of rapid expansion, driven by shifting consumer preferences, regulatory pressures, and technological…
Advancing Cryogenic Dielectrics for Naval Superconducting Systems
On June 15, 2022, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) and Rowan University presented their joint research on…
Carbon Nanotube Composites Poised for Deep Space Missions
NASA’s ambitions to return humans to the moon and ultimately send crews to Mars hinge on spacecraft capable of enduring…
Nanotechnology Drives Next-Generation Face Mask Innovation
The World Health Organization’s guidelines emphasize that all patient-derived substances are potential infection sources, yet airborne droplets and close contact…
Advanced Materials Testing Preserves HMS Victory for 50 Years
In Portsmouth dockyard, HMS Victory stands as a defining symbol of British maritime heritage, yet its exposure to rain, wind,…
Semiconductor Fabrication Materials Market Poised for Strong Growth
The global semiconductor fabrication materials market is projected to expand from an estimated US$44 billion in 2022 to US$56.2 billion…
Turning Plants into High-Performance Military Materials
The U.S. military’s demand for lighter, stronger, and rapidly deployable materials is colliding with an equally urgent requirement: sustainability. The…
Smart Factories Gain Ground Amid Industry 4.0 Momentum
The concept of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, has steadily moved from theoretical discussions into tangible applications as enabling…
AI Advances Microstructure Analysis for Stronger Composites
Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus have developed a streamlined method for examining the intricate architecture of…
Ampower Sees Recovery Ahead for Additive Manufacturing
Hamburg-based consultancy Ampower has published its 2025 Additive Manufacturing market report, offering a detailed analysis of global industry trends from…
Atomic-Scale Interface Engineering Boosts Metal Corrosion Resistance
Transpassivation, traditionally regarded as a damaging process in corrosion science, has been re-examined through atomic-scale analysis, revealing a more nuanced…
AI Advances Reliability of Aerospace-Grade Composites
Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus have developed a data-driven method to better understand and optimize advanced…
Lockheed Lufkin Plant Transforms with IPC-CFX Smart Manufacturing
Lockheed Martin’s electronics assembly facility in Lufkin, Texas, has implemented the IPC-CFX standard across its surface-mount production lines, marking a…