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James Webb Telescope reveals closest star-forming region in unprecedented detail

E&T

The picture features the nearest star-forming region to us, approximately 390 light years away. The darkest areas are the densest, where thick dust cocoons still-forming protostars. The satellite is a joint effort with Nasa, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency.

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Futuristic concrete made from fungi allows for eco-friendly construction

E&T

Using the knitted moulds as a flexible framework or ‘formwork’, the scientists created a composite called ‘mycocrete’ which is stronger and more versatile in terms of shape and form, allowing the scientists to grow lightweight and relatively eco-friendly construction materials. It is lightweight, flexible and formable.

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Applied Robotics – Celebrating 13 years of a world-first innovation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Assorted packs demand repetitive, labour-intensive processes From Cream Favourites and Family Favourites to High Tea Favourites and the Cheeseboard Cracker Assortment, these packs feature biscuits such as Monte Carlos, Shortbread Creams, Delta Creams and various crackers arranged in dedicated vacuum-formed trays.

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What is DuraGal aluminium

Manufacturer's Monthly

The DuraGal® Difference DuraGal® Profiles provide a superior level of corrosion resistance compared to hot-dip galvanising through the unique chemical composition of the zinc coating, which contains a minimum of 3 per cent Magnesium and 2.5 per cent Aluminium. per cent Magnesium and 2.5 per cent Magnesium and 2.5

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Next Generation Secure and High-quality Aluminum Threading

Fabricating & Metal Work

The CoroTap 400 forming tap has an optimized lobe shape developed for aluminum machining and a low friction-coefficient surface treatment for a smooth and polished thread surface finish. Finally, staggered coolant holes offer excellent coolant flow into the thread-forming zone and a safe forming process.

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AM Produced Mandrels provide new opportunities for composite manufacturers

AU Manufacturing

Coinciding with the rapid growth in demand for products made from composite materials — which are inherently stronger, lighter, and more environmentally resistant than conventional materials — AM is today set to revolutionize composite production in the defence, aerospace, and additional industries.

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Online Catalog Features Cut and Form Knurling, Knurling Wheels and Marking Tools

Fabricating & Metal Work

In form knurling, machining of the workpiece by cold forming compresses the surface of the workpiece. serves the auto, aero, medical, woodworking, composites and other industries, as well as an ever-increasing number of machine tool OEMs, through its network of manufacturers’ representatives. Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc.

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