Composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are attractive to engineers in several manufacturing sectors, thanks to the combination of high stiffness, light weight and fatigue ...

Researchers utilize laser surface texturing to enhance metal-polymer bonding, driving innovations in sustainable and fuel-efficient vehicle design The study focused on specific LST patterns, including ...

The new surface texturing strategy is designed to help improve the rate at which natural tissue integrates with prosthetic implant surfaces, preventing infection ...

The surface of a material plays a pivotal role in determining its mechanical properties (e.g., friction and wear), the interaction with the environment (e.g., wettability), optical appearance, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue University engineers have created ...

Purdue University researchers have discovered a laser treatment to texture metals that can potentially transform almost any metal surface into one that quickly eliminates any bacteria that come into ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Researchers have developed a laser treatment technique able to transform metal surfaces and allow them to instantly kill ...

Researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology utilized laser surface texturing techniques to improve the bond between galvannealed advanced high-strength steel and polyamide 6.