This article talks about the rapid mechanical characterization of fiberglass using a nanoindenter.
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a technique used to characterize surfaces at extremely high resolution by scanning a sharp probe across the surface.
Due to the ever increasing energy demand and growing global concern over the environmental impact of CO2 emissions, there is a need to seek solutions to transit from fossil fuels to sustainable energy.
By Professor Huey Hoon Hng
16 Apr 2012
Motivated by a desire and need of regional Norwegian companies and research institutes, as well as the world market for future scientific expertise in micro- and nanotechnologies (MNT), HiVe - Vestfold University College is offering bachelor, master and PhD education in MNT.
By Prof. Nils Hoivik and Prof. Per Ohlckers
20 Feb 2012
For micro and nano electro-mechanical systems (MNEMS), there are two physical principles lending themselves particularly well for being executed in thin-film technology: the electrostatic and the electromagnetic principle (plus, strictly speaking, the electrodynamic one).
By Prof. Hans H Gatzen
19 Feb 2012
Efforts to develop and commercialise nanotechnology face a variety of challenges: technical hurdles, availability of capital, environmental, health and safety concerns, and immature manufacturing technology and infrastructure.
Argentinean Foundation of Nanotechnology (in Spanish: FAN –Fundación Argentina de Nanotecnología) is an innovative tool oriented to directly and actively participate in promoting innovation in the area of micro and nanotechnology, in our production. Nanotechnology is very recent and invasive.
By Daniel Lupi
16 Feb 2012
Combining microfluidic devices with MEMS and silicon based sensors to make “Lab on a Chip” or BioMEMS products is a rapidly growing commercial enterprise. Typical applications include biosensors, flow sensors, microincubators, bioreactors, and micro-environments.
By Mark Tondra
16 Feb 2012
Bringing necessary Government support to MEMS/NEMS to keep jobs in the US will require major effort and participation of industry visionaries. Can visionaries and Government officials work effectively? Should they try?
By Dr. Janusz Bryzek
16 Feb 2012
Thermodynamic relations may be regarded as the motor driving chemical processes (while chemical kinetics represents the brakes).
By Prof Leslie Glasser
5 Dec 2011