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Materials

Edward Clarke's pressure forging apparatus changed the shape of metal items gradually, preserving their strength

June 1878: Automation, metalworking and specialisation

New solar cell promises manufacturing gains

Fibre dewatering wakes up and smells the coffee

Material and manufacturing process produces corrosion inhibitor “comparable to chromate”

Bioactive film helps medical implants bond with bone

Nano-mirrors mix physical molecules with light

Transparent conductive nanomaterial has potential for wearables

3D fabrication technique promises rapid build and test of new polymer membranes

Bespoke bike company puts additive in the frame

Graphene device for energy recovery in cars

3D print system adjusts to design changes in real-time

Laser treatment cuts costs and increases joint strength