A team of researchers claim to have created a biodegradable and renewable alternative to both glass and plastic in the form of “transparent wood,” a futuristic new material that could greatly reduce ...

The in-house design team at AOC, a subsidiary of the world’s largest monitor manufacturer, TPV Technology, came up with a mockup of an ultra short throw projector with a transparent plastic film ...

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Thirty years ago, a botanist in Germany had a simple wish: to see the inner workings of woody plants without dissecting them. By bleaching away the pigments in plant cells, Siegfried Fink managed to ...

Transparent wood holds potential as an eco-friendly alternative to glass or plastic used to create biomedical equipment, see-through packaging, and automotive windshields, according to a study.

The AT-LPA2’s base is made from transparent acrylic that’s over an inch thick. The AT-LPA2’s base is made from transparent acrylic that’s over an inch thick. is a senior reporter who’s been covering ...

Researchers have developed a type of transparent wood that they claim could offer a sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic. A team from the Institute of Wood Science and ...

I’m often asked for suggestions on how to get a clear routed edge finish on acrylic. This is usually an application for displays, awards, and advertising specialties where the edge of the product is ...

A four-stroke engine is a magnificent thing. A complex machine capable of turning flammable liquid into useful work, it has dominated the automotive world for the best part of a century. Now, thanks ...

The next generation of safety technologies designed to reduce the number of road accidents, have been revealed at the Frankfurt motor show. TRW Automotive used a life size acrylic car 'driven' by ...