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Brunel University London posted this:

Aluminium Micro-Alloying with increased tensile strength Existing commercial aluminium alloys are modified with sub-micron particles resulting in a 20% increase in tensile strength with no loss of ductility.

Aluminium Micro-Alloying with increased tensile strength

Brunel University London posted this:

Casting Magnesium Alloy with Improved Thermal Conductivity A casting magnesium alloy that can provide significantly improved thermal conductivity in comparison to the commonly used AZ91D magnesium alloys. The typical thermal conductivity of the new magnesium alloy is comparable to the thermal conductivity of the commonly used A380 aluminium alloy.

Casting Magnesium Alloy with Improved Thermal Conductivity

Daniel M. Vasconcelos posted this:
Intellectual Property Manager at INESC TEC

CoSi - Technology for Perceptual Colour Similarity (CIEDE 2000) Evaluation CIEDE 2000 in 5% of the standard processing time with the same accuracy level powered by the use of a patented computer-implemented method based on a new set of digital filters.

CoSi - Technology for Perceptual Colour Similarity (CIEDE 2000) Evaluation

University of Vigo posted this:

New non-destructive method for “in situ” monitoring of anticorrosive protection of organic coatings The main novelty of the device and procedure is the new portable sensor adaptable to virtually any surface. The device, fixable by vacuum to the surface under study, makes possible the measurement of the electrochemical interfacial impedance, that is the main parameter of interest for adherence quality and anti-corrosion performance.

DIT Hothouse posted this:

iSeal: Advanced Surface Treatment for Protection against Tribocorrosion This invention is based on the application of a hybrid organic/inorganic treatment onto an exposed surface – either as a stand-alone treatment or as a sealant. The treatment is applied using an electrochemical deposition technique, allowing for the development of conformal coatings, irrespective of design complexity. Layer thicknesses are low (10-100nm) but resistance in corrosive marine environments indicate corrosion rates comparable to technologies currently employed by the aerospace and automotive industries. Corrosion rates are reduced by between 103 and 105 times, dependant on the nature of the porous coating. Tests on metallic coatings indicated a reduction in corrosion rates of approximately 103-104 while tests on ceramic coatings indicated a reduction in corrosion rates of approximately 105. By applying the hybrid treatment as a sealant treatment onto a porous wear resistant coating, concerns regarding the effect of mechanical damage are dramatically reduced. In addition, surface roughness levels are similar to electropolished finishes.

iSeal: Advanced Surface Treatment for Protection against Tribocorrosion

Servei de Gestió de la Innovació posted this:
Licensing Manager at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC

Vibration-assisted ball burnishing: A solution for Surface enhancement through acoustoplasticity An innovative system to modify the surface integrity, i.e. surface texture and roughness, hardness and residual stress, of previously milled workpieces has been developed. The system can be easily integrated in real manufacturing environments, but should be tested with that aim. Partners to further develop the system and/or to establish commercial agreements along with technical cooperation are sought.

Vibration-assisted ball burnishing: A solution for Surface enhancement through acoustoplasticity