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Materials World is specifically devoted to the engineering materials cycle, from mining and extraction, through processing and application, to recycling and recovery. Editorially, it embraces the whole spectrum of materials and minerals – metals, plastics, polymers, rubber, composites, ceramics and glasses – with particular emphasis on advanced technologies, latest developments and new applications, giving prominence to the topics that are of fundamental importance to those in industry.

Material Matters

The knowledge bank - free guidelines aid health and safety

Craig Durham discusses the perceived reliability of information and why we should question wisely.
Materials World Magazine, 28 May 2013
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Book review

Wood in Construction

Wood in Construction

Materials World Magazine, 05 Mar 2013
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Materials World

Welcome to Materials World, the member magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

News

Spotlight: Testing times - quality control to prevent failure

Testing for quality is crucial for manufacturing to ensure standards are met. Rachel Lawler takes a look at some of the devices available
Materials World Magazine, 04 Jun 2013

Fred Starr - goes on a blind date

Fred Starr compares postgraduate studies to blind dates due to uncertain results
Materials World Magazine, 28 May 2013

Viewpoint: Weighing the options - critical raw material shortage

Catherine Joce of Chemistry Innovation looks at potential solutions to critical raw material shortage and support for substitution initiatives
Materials World Magazine, 28 May 2013
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Features

Q&A - Tim Crossley, New Zealand iron sand harvesting

CEO of TransTasman Resources Ltd, Tim Crossley, talks to Materials World about developing iron sand deposits in New Zealand
Materials World Magazine, 04 Jun 2013

Material of the month: Aggregated diamond nanorods - carbon strength examined

Maria Felice looks at how aggregated diamond nanorods have improved wear resistance and now form one of the toughest materials available
Materials World Magazine, 04 Jun 2013

Sticking to the trend - gold exploration permits differ across the USA

Quicker and cheaper mining permits lead to gold exploration in the Nevada–Utah Long Canyon
Materials World Magazine, 03 Jun 2013
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Materials World is published by IOM Communications Ltd for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Current issue

June 2013

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Special section

Women in Engineering - December 2012

The December 2012 Materials World features a 15-page special on Women in Engineering.

Jobs

Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer and Maintenance Engineers - Rolls Royce

Rotherham

Rolls-Royce will be holding a recruitment event in Sheffeld on Thursday 20 June, specifically to talk to suitable candidates about our new facility.

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Sister publications


The Packaging Professional
, the magazine of The Packaging Society, focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging


Clay Technology
, the magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on news and features from the clay industry


Wood Focus
, the magazine of IWSc: The Wood Technology Society, covering issues in the wood industry

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