fraunhofer institute
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Watch This Non-Cuttable Metal Destroy Saws Before They Can Slice Through It
Even the most expensive bike locks can be compromised in just a few minutes, and mostly serve as deterrents so your ride is a less appealing target. But researchers from Durham University in the UK and the Fraunhofer Institute have created what they’re claiming is the first man-made material that is non-cuttable, by actively destroying…
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A New Coating Promises To Make Fingerprints And Grease Stains Invisible On Stainless Steel Appliances
I’ve warned my family that if I ever go missing, it’s probably because I was committed after obsessively trying to wipe fingerprints and grease stains off of our stainless steel kitchen appliances. Anyone who’s made the upgrade to the brushed metal finish knows this pain all too well, but German chemists may have finally come…
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The First Virtual Brushing Simulator Will Help Revolutionise Toothbrush Design
A lot of products, including toothbrushes, rely on the physical testing of prototype after prototype to help perfect a design. But it’s an expensive and time consuming process, so researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a virtual brushing simulator that promises to revolutionise how toothbrushes are designed and tested.
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Ultra-Thin Carbon Nanotube Heaters Will Warm Electric Cars Without Draining Batteries
Since all of the electronics in an electric car are reliant on the same battery as its motor, driving around in the winter with the heater blasting can greatly reduce its range. But a new type of ultra-thin, and ultra-efficient, heating panel covered in carbon nanotubes might change that.