What do a hearing aid, golf club, and race car have in common? They all benefit from the bonding versatility of adhesives. In many cases, engineers look to adhesives to do more than just replace mechanical fasteners. For instance, epoxies, acrylics, urethanes, and polyester adhesives can reduce...

Cleaner water cleaner Permanent filters simplify operation of this four-stage oil/water separating unit. Each filter comprises a stack of hundreds of annular polypropylene discs. Radial grooves on the surface of each disc taper toward a central perforated core. Oily wastewater enters each filter at...

Pick up any newspaper around the globe and the message becomes clear. People want improved health-care services without having to declare bankruptcy. This presents a challenge for those who provide such care, whether it's a government agency or a local doctor. The dilemma takes on even greater...