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It’s the nature of the automotive industry to be constantly evolving, developing and improving. The need for better efficiency, cleaner outputs and ways to conserve energy weigh heavy above our heads, but where do nanomaterials play into this? Nanomaterials aren’t newcomers in the automotive universe, however, the development in how they are used is ongoing, with researchers finding more and more new advantages in using them.

Nickel is a versatile metal that is ferromagnetic, corrosion resistant, and even found in cans of baked beans! While we’ve already covered the metal form in our blog (you can catch up here), this article is going to be taking a look at element symbol Ni, atomic number 28’s relative, Nickel Foam. The metal has many desirable characteristics, which are translated across to the foam, making it a solid choice for a number of applications.

Welcome to this week’s Throwback Thursday! Manufacturing innovation is a big part of the foundation of our modern world, and it is something that has continued to accelerate at a rapid pace. This pace has made it somewhat hard to comprehend a time before streetlights, billboards, and the luxuries we surround ourselves with daily. 

Changing the way we think about the world and the way we protect it is more important than ever. The materials we use are arguably the foundations of a greener and healthier world; from clothing materials to scientific and architectural materials, each is as important as the other. Goodfellow are proud supporters of the efforts contributing towards a greener planet. 

On this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at the very first torpedo, the range weapon used in the defence sector. The first concept of a torpedo came about many centuries before it actually came to be a working device. 

Welcome to this week’s Throwback Thursday, in today’s article we will be looking at the history of 3D printing! For most of us, when we think of 3D printing, we think of modernity and futurism, but 3D printing has been around a little longer than you may think

Our top five sustainable materials Sustainability, reducing carbon footprints and boosting green credentials: this is something that’s on the cards for individuals and companies alike all around the world.