29 October 2026 Lab combines artificial intelligence and robotics to automate tasks The self-driving lab could improve experimental consistency, support reproducible research and provide higher-throughput materials development.
21 October 2026 Digital product passports show promise for vertically integrated aluminium supply chain Two European projects mapped the aluminium value chain and used digital product passports for bauxite.
21 October 2026 Contribute articles to Materials World magazine 2027 The editorial team is keen to hear from academic and industry professionals who might want to contribute.
19 October 2026 Quantum metacrystal works at room temperature The material can distinguish subtle quantum differences between incoming light.
16 October 2026 New hubs to help UK businesses use robotics They form a national network to accelerate robotics adoption.
16 October 2026 Flexible and transparent glass for adaptive optics A sulphur-selenium chalcogenide glass could overcome the trade-off between infrared transparency and mechanical flexibility for adaptive optics.
