TPS

Introduction to Thermal Protection Systems for Spacecraft

The space industry is changing, with emerging private companies seeking to commercialize space travel. This has implications for material design and selection. Thermal protection systems (TPS) are a key component that protect spacecraft during entry, descent, and landing. This premium article introduces the need for TPS and some of the key developments in reusable tile-based systems.

Plantic Technologies

Plantic Technologies specializes in creating sustainable packaging solutions derived from renewable resources like corn starch. Its bioplastic materials provide an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics, offering good barrier properties for food packaging. Committed to reducing environmental impact, Plantic continues to advance biopolymer technology for a greener future.

Trinseo: Bioplastics

Trinseo, a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, was established in 2010 following a carve-out from Dow Chemical Company. The company produces a range of bioplastics including thermoplastic polyolefins and ABS.

Bioplastics Technology Readiness Level

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Bioplastics 2023-2033: Technology, Market, Players, and Forecasts'.

Novamont

Novamont is a sustainable bioplastics manufacturer. Novamont attended the Renewable Materials Conference 2022.

Robot Shuttle Leaders Shoot Ahead

Local Motors with its Olli robot shuttle is progressing at a furious pace making others look - well - pedestrian. IDTechEx reports predicted the progress in the industry and the latest one, "Robot Shuttles for Smart Cities 2021-2041" roadmaps a lot more that will come from the Teslas of this industry.

Finalists Announced for 2019 R&D 100 Awards

Finalists for the venerable R&D 100 Awards have been announced by R&D World magazine and its new parent company, WTWH Media, LLC.

Toyota provides electric vehicles for Tokyo 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation , worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will provide a full line-up of electrified vehicles. Toyota, together with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, aims to achieve the lowest emissions target level of any official fleet used at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and thereby also helping to reduce the environmental burden of the Games.

Toyota's new $2.8 billion company to develop self-driving software

Toyota will establish a new company in Tokyo in the latter part of this month named "Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development" that will accelerate its efforts in advanced development for automated driving.

Project to supply solar power to UK trains

Imperial College London and 10:10 have announced the Renewable Traction Power project to investigate using track-side solar panels to power trains.