Metallic Glass Gears Up for Collaborative Robots, Coatings, and More
Bulk metallic glass could slash prices of collaborative robots and lead to advanced 3D printed metals. Where are the robot assistants we were promised? For…
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Valor Glass: Supporting the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout With Extra-Strength Glass
Corning executive Mark Kurz SM ’95 leads a team producing vials for vaccine distribution. Some people are actually able to bottle their success, and Mark…
New State of Matter Discovered by Scientists: Liquid Glass
While glass is a truly ubiquitous material that we use on a daily basis, it also represents a major scientific conundrum. Contrary to what one…
New 3D Printer Produces Complex Glass Objects [Video]
ETH researchers used a 3D printing process to produce complex and highly porous glass objects. The basis for this is a special resin that can…
Scientists Uncover Key Element to How Glasses Transition Into Resilient States
Addressing a centuries-old question, researchers have uncovered a key element to how glasses transition into very resilient states. This breakthrough could allow for more reliable…
Yale Engineers Alter the Microanatomy of Glass
Engineers at Yale University have developed a method that allows them to vary one aspect of a material’s microstructure while holding all other features constant,…
Nanotextures Make Anti-Fogging, Self-Cleaning and Glare-Free Glass
Are you tried of foggy windows on rainy days and glare coming off your TV screen? Scientists at MIT have developed a new process of…