Robot makes strides in sneakers

Researchers at Georgia Tech’s AMBER-Lab have now improved their DURUS robot’s movements to incorporate even more human-like heel strikes and push-offs.

Improving quantum dot nanorods

Materials researchers at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, fine-tuned a technique that enables them to apply precisely controlled silica coatings to quantum dot nanorods in one day.

Partnership focuses on carbon research

Morgan Advanced Materials, UK, plans to establish a cutting-edge Carbon Science Center of Excellence at Pennsylvania State University, State College, aimed at driving global developments in the field of carbon research.

Message from the President: Hall of Fame and President Awards

This year again, key thermal spray leaders were introduced to the TSS Hall of Fame to recognize their exceptional contributions to the science, technology, practice, education, management, and advancement of thermal spraying. The recipients of this most prestigious award are selected by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and nominations are approved by the TSS Board. The new Hall of Fame inductees were recognized in a special awards session at ITSC 2016 in Shanghai.

Alcoa aluminum flies high on Embraer aircraft

Alcoa, Pittsburgh, announces a multiyear agreement with Embraer, Sao Paulo, in which Alcoa will supply aluminum sheet and plate for Embraer’s new E2, the second generation of its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, a narrow-body medium-range jet airliner.