Nanotechnology – Bringing Phenomenal Changes In Industry

By Author: Vishal Khosla
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Thanks to nanotechnology, micro-sized materials that can produce precise results can be developed. Nano-modified multi-functional composite materials display broad mechanical property improvements, inherent color, optical qualities, acoustic damping, flammability and solvent resistance enhancements, CTE tailoring and conductivity.

Nanotechnology has been nothing less than a transforming technology. It has been the reason of phenomenal changes in consumer goods (surfaces, coatings, textiles, cosmetics, sports, etc.), aerospace, construction (cement, steel, wood, glass, coatings, etc.), military, fire protection and more.

Use of nanotechnology has allowed the development of micro-sized materials that can produce accurate results. Nanotechnology-powered instruments combine precision, flexibility and ease-of-operation.

Nanotechnology opportunities for aerospace, for instance, are enormous. These include increased information capabilities, miniaturization, increased functionality and autonomy.

The technology affects almost every aspect of the industry –

Structures – composite, electrical & ...
... thermal conductivity, lighter & stronger
Energy and power – fuel cell, more efficient, alternative fuel
Sensors – in-situ, reliable, smaller
Systems – lighter & smaller, better performance

Nano-modified composite materials demonstrate broad mechanical property improvements, acoustic damping, flammability and solvent resistance enhancements, inherent color, optical qualities, CTE tailoring, conductivity and multi-functionality.

Carbon nanotubes present a remarkable combination of properties of high potential. Bucky paper are thin films of randomly oriented and magnetically aligned carbon nanotubes and nanofibers. It has a tenth of weight compared to steel, but is potentially 500 times stronger than steel. Placed on exterior of airplanes, it allows lightning to flow around plane and dissipate without causing damage. It protects electronic circuits and devices with the plane from electromagnetic interference.

For nanotechnology, the procurer needs to rely on a company that specializes in producing such equipment. Top-of-the-line companies are engaged actively in Research and Development (R&D). Their objective is to come up with the instruments that are tailored for requirements of the clients. Their engineers work in close collaboration with the clients in the development of instruments to ensure that these are in sync with the requirements.

Industry requires nano tribometer that provides a versatile platform to enable the user run various ASTM/ISO/DIN etc. standards on same tool. Same instrument can be used to run tests from nN to 1000mN and -100 to 1500C temperature. Tribology, indentation, scratch etc. tests can be run on same platform.

Top-of-the-line companies incorporate cutting edge design and technical solutions that support exemplary performance. They meet any new technical challenge with innovation, coming up with an efficient solution. Versatile instruments they deal in can be used in varied applications. Companies are consistently engaged in research and development as the standards of nanotechnology instruments are consistently going up and they need to move with them.

You may opt for consultation services as well from these companies. They have experienced scientists on their staff, so they are in a position to provide expert test and witness services for legal protection to clients. You can also use them for contract testing services.

For reliable equipment, it is important that you source the instruments from a manufacturer that have it in them to deliver. These instruments are put in for high end use, so the manufacturer must make sure that these meet the most demanding requirements. Regardless of duration and storage environment, the instruments must perform. There is really no scope of error in the applications where these instruments would be deployed.

Author of this article is associated with Rtec Instruments, a California based company that deals in surface profiler, nano tribometer, ball on disk tester, high temperature tribometer, nano indentation, atomic force microscope and other instruments. Visit Rtec-instruments.com for more information.