Optotherm, Inc., Warrandale, Pa., a designer and manufacturer of infrared imaging components and systems, released the MW640-15, a high-sensitivity MWIR thermal imaging camera designed for front and backside IC failure analysis, lock-in thermography, and microscopic temperature measurement.
New research from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that applying an electric field to a ceramic material removes barriers to phonon transport, conducting heat almost three times more efficiently along the field direction, challenging conventional understanding about controlling heat flow in solid materials.
This TED-Ed video by Ainissa Ramirez explains how shape memory alloys work, covering the martensite-austenite phase transition, NASA antenna applications, and the fundamental science behind these remarkable materials.
In this video, see how researchers at Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Robotics Lab simulate the moon’s surface to build rovers that can explore, build, and navigate the difficult lunar environment.
Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project, a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of nitinol materials. PRIME, which stands for PRoficient Ingot Material Evaluation, brings together deep technical expertise from every stage of the nitinol value chain. The founding members are Fort Wayne Metals […]
