News
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Posted on Friday 15 June 2012
Spotlight on Professor Papken Hovsepian
Professor Papken Hovsepian has more than 30 years experience in the field of physical vapour deposition (PVD) and has carried out a pioneering work on the development of cathodic arc PVD technologies and systems leading to industrial implementation of the process
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Posted on Thursday 08 September 2011
Drs Hywel Jones and Paul Bingham open ceramics theme
The ceramics theme, run by Drs Hywel Jones and Paul Bingham, aims to provide enhanced capability for the much needed delivery of ceramics and glass related consultancy, contract research and knowledge transfer projects (KTPs) by the University.
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Posted on Monday 08 August 2011
Glimpse Robotics Future
Robot animals, a self-driving car and a super-sensing helmet that could help save firefighters' lives are coming to the city - and the public are being invited to view these futuristic inventions for themselves
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Posted on Friday 24 June 2011
Study to alleviate fuel poverty
A study will be used to determine the impact of renewable energy options on fuel poverty and the ability of low income households to have satisfactory heating
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Posted on Thursday 12 May 2011
Creating ultra-high strength steel for large vehicles
Ultra-high strength steel is an important material for many key components in the automotive industry, such as torsion bars, power transmission shafts and gears. Speaking to AZoM magazine, Quanshun discusses his project in depth, looking at the structural integrity of torsion bars for larger vehicles
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Posted on Thursday 10 February 2011
New technology in the pipeline to make big savings
Researchers are applying laser-driven technology to off-shore oil pipelines in a green project that has the potential to save thousands of pounds
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Posted on Saturday 09 October 2010
Powering up for new HIPIMS research centre
Sheffield Hallam University has established a HIPIMS Research Centre with German research institute Fraunhofer IST to lead the global development of the physical vapour deposition (PVD) process
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Posted on Saturday 11 September 2010
MERI Becomes Connected!
For any social media fan, feel free to add us on any of the platforms (Twitter, Facebook or Linked In). We love to hear from new people and would love the opportunity to build new working relationships.
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Posted on Sunday 13 June 2010
Hywel has right chemistry to impress science kids
Dr Hywel Jones from the Materials and Engineering Research Institute is taking part in 'I'm A Scientist, Get Me Out Of Here!', pitting his know-how against more than 40 leading academics in a bid to make science more accessible for youngsters
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Posted on Thursday 15 April 2010
Volcanic ash found in Sheffield city centre
Distinctive dust on the bonnets of cars across the city has been confirmed as volcanic ash from Iceland after going under the microscope at Sheffield Hallam University