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20.04.12 RECYTUBE – Increasing the use of recycled carbon nanotube (CNT) compounds for technical applications.
Nanomaterials are increasing their presence in almost all industrial fields: electrical & electronic, building, medicine, packaging, etc. This kind of materials offer several and great improvements when compared with...
[more]28.03.12 NANOSCRATCH.- To develop a scratch resistance coating using a molecular self assembly nano-technology for plastic products
The majority of plastic materials have a limited scratch resistance when compared to other materials, for instance ceramics, glass and metals. These negative aesthetic properties limit the polymers from being used in a broad...
[more]09.03.12 Parents demand more comfortable and versatile children’s products without renouncing aesthetics
ASEPRI and the Biomechanics Institute present in FIMI the results of the first year of Design4Children European project research
[more]04.03.12 Innovation Partnerships: new proposals on raw materials, agriculture and healthy ageing to boost European competitiveness
The European Commission has today proposed decisive action to meet three key challenges facing our society, in areas that are crucial to growth and jobs: the supply of raw materials, sustainable agriculture, and active and...
[more]02.03.12 A recycled rubber bollard increases road safety in case of accident
The research institutes AIMPLAS and IBV adapted the current industrial rubber recycling process to supply eco-innovative recycled rubber urban furniture products safer tan steel in case of cycle or pedestrian accident.
[more]20.01.12 CERÁMICA INNOVA WIDENS ITS PROGRAMME
Besides the traditional meetings, Cerámica Innova will host a trip around highlighted stands in CEVISAMA and a round table to debate current affairs of the sector.
[more]27.10.11 How 'perfect plastic' is just round the corner
Plastic is getting a huge boost thanks to a team of European researchers that has found a new way to develop this material. An innovative 'recipe book' will help experts create the 'perfect plastic' with specific uses and...
[more]26.10.11 ECO-RUBBER: Crumb recycled rubber as a raw material for new urban furniture products
Every year, more than 3.2 million tons of used tyres are generated in Europe. There are significant adverse environmental impacts of landfilling tyres: apart from taking up a disproportionate amount of valuable landfill space, it...
[more]07.10.11 ANALYSIS OF DESIGN MANAGEMENT IN THE CERAMIC SECTOR
RESULTS OF AN INVESTIGATION INTO DESIGN MANAGEMENT. REPORT BY ALICER, ITC Area for Design and Architecture
[more]07.08.11 REMake: Creating awareness for resource efficieny in Hungary
Brussels, July 2011 - REMake has gained increased publicity in the past months during various events held in Hungary. These efforts were made by the Hungarian Scientific Society for Mechanical Engineering (GTE), REMake...
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