Tapping into new opportunities in fusion energy, battery technology and specialist R&D projects has helped a Huntingdon-based specialist metals and material supplier boost sales by recording annual double-digit growth since receiving private equity investment. Goodfellow, which employs more than 100 people at its Ermine Business Park facility, has overcome global supply chain issues and rising energy prices to post a £4 million rise in turnover in the first full two years following its acquisition by Battery Ventures.
The periodic table is a chart that shows all of the elements, arranged by their atomic properties, which are the materials that make up everything in the world.
Alloys are mixtures of two or more elements in which at least one is a metal. Metal alloys are widely used in engineering because they can have a wide range of properties beyond those offered by the base metals they contain. Alloys used in engineering may be chosen for their hardness, electrical conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance.
From the delicate porcelain teacup to the spark plugs in a car, ceramic materials are ubiquitous yet often under-appreciated. The history of ceramics stretches back millennia, playing a crucial role in the development of human civilization.
Metals and metal alloys play an important role in the development of medical implants and devices. Different metals have properties that make them suited for different purposes, like strength, thermal conductivity, and biocompatibility. Choosing the right material for the device in question ensures that it will be both functional and safe for the patient.
Materials science focuses on how different materials work & what we can do with them. Researchers in materials science develop and study a variety of materials.
Avionics are electronic systems used on aircraft, including those that support navigation, fuel management, and communication as well as flight data recorders and autopilot systems.
Small manufacturers are being forced to fill out 300-question spreadsheets on their eco-credentials as part of a net zero drive by big business.
Some companies have had to take on new staff to complete paperwork being sent to them because of this new burden, while others are being asked to sign up to strict audits that ensure they follow green guidelines.
