Engineers have created a laser treatment method that could potentially turn any metal surface into a rapid bacteria killer -- just by giving the metal's surface a different texture. Bacterial ...

In manufacturing metal parts, the quality of the finished products hinges on the precision of every step, especially surface cleaning. Before metal parts undergo treatment such as coating, painting, ...

Engineering thermoplastics supplier Polyplastics has developed a technology that improves metal-plastic bonding of composite parts for the automotive and electrical/electronics industries without the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue University engineers have created ...