Archive for September 2009
Inflatable ceramic heat shield a success
An inflatable heat shield was successfully tested, demonstrating for the first time that light, flexible devices could be used to…
Read MoreNew ammonia borane system looks promising for hydrogen storage
Finding a way to safely transport hydrogen is an important concern for researchers and engineers investigating ways to introduce fuel…
Read MoreChuck those napkin drawings – sketch your designs in FEAsy
Credit: hshffjhfhjadf; YouTube Karthik Ramani, a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, poses the question that may intrigue anyone…
Read MoreNanodiamonds move into gene therapy
A team of Northwestern University researchers has figured out a way to use nanodiamonds to deliver DNA for gene-therapy application.…
Read MoreVideo of the week – Cal Stevenson on high temperature-resistant furnaces
[Image above] Credit: ACerS; YouTube Stevenson is the founder and CEO of Deltech Furnaces Inc., a maker of specialty furnaces…
Read MoreSolar panel prices dropping
The New York Times reported last week that the price of solar panels has dropped 40 percent in a little…
Read MoreCeramic injection molding short course coming up
ACerS is sponsoring a two-day course on Ceramic Injection Molding Sept. 16-17. The course is being held in San Diego,…
Read MoreEU turns off incandescent bulbs
Traditional light bulbs are being phased out in the 27 countries of the European Union, reports the New York Times.…
Read MoreCeramatec’s home power storage
Without a way to store their power, no number of solar panels will free a home from the electrical grid.…
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