SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, one of the most ambitious space-based internet projects, relies heavily on a meticulous and efficient manufacturing and quality control process. Here’s a ...

Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

To identify the information technologies required for a computer-aided system to support materials selection, the committee articulated a future vision of a full-function Computer-Aided Materials ...

Selecting the right material upfront in the application design stage is critical in avoiding program delays, failures and possible product recalls or warranty issues. Getting support in material ...

This article is aimed at large scale 3D printing. For medium and desktop size printing, both thermoplastic materials and thermoset materials are used. While for large format additive manufacturing ...

One size almost never fits all, and that’s true in the material selection process, as well. To give medical device OEMs more control over the properties of polymer tubing they are sourcing, Confluent ...

Once business owners complete the ideation process to create a unique product, they should uphold it with high-quality materials. Finding the right materials is a critical step that directly impacts ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...