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WEB6 days ago · Black hole pairs may unveil new particles. In new work, physicists argue that close observations of merging black hole pairs may unveil information about potential new particles. September 17, 2024. Committed to educate, inform and inspire about nanotechnologies and other emerging technologies.
Liquid metal nanoparticles enable shape-shifting robots through …
WEB21 hours ago · At the center of this breakthrough is the use of shape-transformable liquid metal nanoparticles (LMNPs) integrated into polymers, enabling the direct 3D printing of complex, multi-functional robots. Recent advances in liquid metal-based technologies have been instrumental in this shift. Gallium-based liquid metals, such as eutectic gallium ...
Quantum sensing unlocks nanoscale insights into battery …
WEB17 hours ago · Sep 24, 2024: Quantum sensing unlocks nanoscale insights into battery electrode behavior (Nanowerk News) Battery performance is heavily influenced by the non-uniformity and failure of individual electrode particles.Understanding the reaction mechanisms and failure modes at nanoscale level is key to advancing battery technologies and extending their lifespan.
Carbon nanotubes from captured CO2 strengthen plastics and cut ...
WEB2 days ago · Their work, published in RSC Sustainability ("Polymer composites with carbon nanotubes made from CO 2"), explores the potential of these CO 2 -derived CNTs to strengthen plastics while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns, potentially marking a significant step forward in the development of …
Water-free manufacturing approach could help advance 2D …
WEB1 day ago · The team’s approach to this problem was to seek a coating material and method that could avoid the use of water entirely. Enter amorphous boron nitride (a-BN). "We wanted to get away from using water in the process so we started thinking about what sort of 2D materials we can make that do not use …
New qubit architecture may ease quantum computer …
WEB6 days ago · Sep 18, 2024: New qubit architecture may ease quantum computer manufacturing without loss of performance (Nanowerk News) Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have shown that a type of qubit whose architecture is more amenable to mass production can perform comparably to qubits currently dominating the field.
Linear positioning stage with absolute encoder, frictionless motor …
WEB4 days ago · The V-574 linear motor stages are offered with 60mm, 130mm, and 230mm travel range. Three-phase ironless, cog-free linear motors transfer their force directly and friction-free to the motion platform eliminating backlash and play that can occur with screw-driven stages. The V-574 stages achieve velocities up to 1m/sec and 1g acceleration, while ...
New understanding of the limits on nano-noise
WEBSep 17, 2024: New understanding of the limits on nano-noise (Nanowerk News) Thanks to nanoscale devices as small as human cells, researchers can create groundbreaking material properties, leading to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.However, to fully unlock the potential of nanotechnology, addressing …
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Ultra-low-profile z-tip-tilt nanopositioning stage provides ...
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The direct-drive design, free of drive screws and gears, enables high dynamics with acceleration up to 1g, high speed, and outstanding positional repeatability with zero backlash. The 10-inch diameter platform supports a high load capacity of 18 lbs. The compact design provides 5 mm of Z-travel and a rotation range of 2° for tilt axes.