National Geographic Biomimetics—the science of engineering robots, materials, and systems inspired by natural design—has created a mechanical menagerie of animal-inspired robots that climb, fly, swim, and slither. Here are a few highlights. Fly-Size Drone Takes to the Air. and more »
Aviation International News Used on Dassault Falcon business jets, Smacsonic is a thin plate of aluminum or carbon, covered with a layer of Smactane viscoelastic rubber . A double-sided adhesive can stick it to the interior of a fuselage. The principle is to dissipate, between the ...
Chicago Tribune FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The oil-dependent European petrochemicals industry could be in for a body blow as U.S. rivals seek to get a wider range of raw materials out of cheap shale gas to make more plastics, coatings and adhesives . U.S. players ... Shale ... and more »
Montana Standard The field will come in 42 separate rolls, weighing a total of 55,000 lbs. The infill will be comprised of 137,600 lbs. of sand and 316,000 lbs. of rubber . Installation will require 7,000 feet of seaming tape, 58 one pound spools of thread, and 207 ... and more »
Ferret This quick tack characteristic makes it an excellent alternative to natural rubber adhesive , which has a similar bond time but is not as economical. Signet's Own Hot Melt Tape is cost effective but high reliability. Synthetic rubber adhesive ; High ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) Use organic or natural mattresses, bedding and linens free of treatments that can expose infants to chemicals and other unhealthy compounds. Start cleaning house the safe way—with biodegradable ... The following plants, among many others, also help ...
Daily Mirror The global rubber industry has always been concerned over the fluctuating supply and spiralling prices of natural rubber (NR). Natural rubber is a highly valuable biomaterial in contrast with other bio-polymers and it cannot be replaced by other ... and more »
Statesman Journal Over time, employment losses in wood-related chemical products have been replaced by the production of other products. Two sub-categories that have experienced large losses are resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing and adhesive manufacturing.
