Feb 2012
Synthetic Material Offers Touch-Feel of Genuine Leather
A synthetic leather material delivers a durable touch-feel.
The design is based on the way that the human fingertip
interacts with surfaces along four different axes of material
properties. The fingertip determines whether a surface is soft
or hard, smooth or coarse, wet or dry, and warm or cold. By
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Piezoelectric-Actuated Valves Bring Accuracy to Process Control Systems
The PACE Hf, a high-flow proportional valve utilizing a
Parker Advanced Technology actuator, delivers 180 slpm of
air at 30 psi. The product has low power requirements: steadystate
0.6 Watts max, cycling 15 Hz, 1.2 Watts. The Viva piezoelectric
actuator provides repeatability and accuracy for the
valve of 0.25% variability in 10 ms cycle times.
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Jan 2012
Mirror Switches Between Reflective and Transparent StatesHovering Aerial Vehicles Use Wireless Energy Supplied from Ground
Dec 2011
Fast-Charge Technology Finds Battery “Sweet Spot”Technology Produces Electrically Conductive Polyester
Nov 2011
Magnetic Device Separates Hydrogen from OxygenPiezo-Driven Pressure Controller Saves Heat
Oct 2011
Piezo-Electric Actuator Provides Motion Control AlternativeLateral-Flow Device Produces Quantitative Diagnostics
Sep 2011
Mobile Therapy Systems Deliver Ultrasound to Reduce PainPipe Alignment and Clamping Tool Offers High-Quality Alloy Welding
Jul 2011
Butterfly-Inspired Fibers Create Diverse Fabric ColorsIdentification of Signal Arrival Direction in a Noise Environment
Jun 2011
Facing for Acoustic Batts that Contain Melt-Film FibrillationAdaptive Membranes for Comfortable Protective Wear
May 2011
Soft-Feel Grain Surface Treatment for Hard Plastic Mimics Sensation on FingertipsDevelopment of Organic Materials that Melt by Light Irradiation
Apr 2011
LED-Based Lighting is Two Times Brighter Than Other TechnologyFlexible Absorbent Binder for Packaging Applications
Dec 2010
Self-Healing Slide Ring Material PaintElectronic Device for Damping Impacts
Nov 2010
Volume-Changing Primary Glass MaterialInnovative Aluminum Flat Solar Collector
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