Manufacturing Trade and Connectivity (MTC)
Metallic and mathematical worlds collide
7 Sep 2023A specially designed computational model guides the development of next-generation metal welding processes by predicting how heat affects the strength of welded joints.
Scratching the surface of electrical films
2 Aug 2023A close look at the surface chemistry of thin films used in electronic devices reveals how air exposure affects their performance.
Smoke signals at sea
31 Jul 2023A new computational model simulates how gas clouds spread from marine vessel fuel leaks, enabling quick and reliable fire and explosion risk assessments.
Biomolecules dance in the light
6 Jul 2023An innovation in flexible light-emitting capacitor technology visualises biomolecules for next-generation healthcare devices..
Safer landing for jet engine alloys
30 Jun 2023By revealing how a high-performance aerospace alloy deforms under stress, a new computational model creates opportunities to improve its design and broader industrial usage.
Flexing into the wearable technology future
20 Jun 2023A new high-performance lithium-ion battery blends robust energy storage capabilities with flexibility to power the next generation of wearable technologies.
Metal mixologists find the winning recipe
9 Jun 2023A new high-efficiency computational technique identifies optimal combinations of metals for stable alloys, fast-tracking the discovery process for materials engineers.
A deeper mind-machine connection
16 May 2023A newly developed artificial neuron detects subtle chemical signals produced by brain cells to power advanced brain-machine interfaces.
Pushing the limits of lithium batteries
8 May 2023Researchers discover how to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by coating separators with graphene.
Wonder material’s recipe for success
26 Apr 2023Researchers assemble the first guide for making high-quality MXenes – synthetic materials with a wealth of untapped potential in energy storage and other industrial applications.
Speeding the search for advanced alloys
17 Apr 2023Researchers develop a faster, more efficient one-step method to uncover new advanced alloys for additive manufacturing.
Lessons in fault finding
28 Mar 2023Technology for finding non-visual defects in semiconductors leaps forward thanks to an online machine learning algorithm that learns on the fly.