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Reflective glass beads can be used for a variety of purposes
Shine! Reflective glass beads can be used for a variety of purposes, from creating a textured reflective surface for your paintings to creating eye-catching signage. Reflective glass beads are an unconventional and useful craft tool. Reflective glass beads are most comm...Read more -
NCDOT Study Finds Durable Pavement Markings Reduce Crashes
The department found that lane departure crashes fell by 13% after installing durable road signs. A North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) study shows that the number of serious crashes decreased after durable markings were install...Read more -
Gap-filling thermal compound has glass beads option
Techsil is stocking TIA241GF silicone thermally conductive gap filler from Momentive, intended for applications where good heat transfer, low stress and good interface wetting are required. Thermal conductivity is 4.1W/mK. Called TIA241GF, it offers tacky adhesion and retained softne...Read more -
Glass jewelry is another fun way to accessorize your summer outfit
While nothing can replace our love for emeralds, rubies, sapphires and all other gemstones, that doesn’t mean we can’t try other vibrant jewelry trends. Glass jewelry is another fun way to accessorize your summer outfit because it’s just as sparkly, fu...Read more -
Chinese lunar rover finds unusual glass beads on the far side of the Moon
A pair of translucent glass spheres, each more than half an inch thick, were discovered in an impact crater near the moon’s south pole. They are the first of their kind to be discovered on the Moon. A new study in Science Bulletin describ...Read more -
ASTM D7681-11(2021) Standard Test Method for Measuring Gradation of Glass Sph...
Significance and Use 5.1 The gradation (size distribution) of glass beads has a significant influence on the retroreflective efficiency of a pavement marking system. 5.2 This test method is for the characterization of the gradation (size distribution) of glass beads for the purpose ...Read more -
a full range of road safety and efficiency solutions
Discover a comprehensive range of solutions designed to improve road safety and efficiency. Explore high friction surfaces – a key technology to prevent slippage and maintain optimal vehicle control in all weather conditions. Check out road repair and restoration kits that can quickly resto...Read more -
Scientists have discovered water in tiny glass beads on the Moon
Scientists say they have detected the presence of water in tiny glass beads scattered across the Moon, suggesting the lunar surface may contain this valuable resource for future human activity. The Moon was long thought to be dry, but over the ...Read more -
how sandblasting can play a huge role in bringing aging aircraft back to life
Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems, talks about how sandblasting can play a huge role in bringing aging aircraft back to life. The impact of Covid-19 on the financial health of the airline industry is evident in the numbers. The...Read more -
Computer made from DNA-coated beads can detect viruses in saliva
Device made from glass microbeads could provide 100 times more computing power than other DNA computers A DNA computer that displays results by moving tiny beads could greatly enhance the parallel computing capabilities of such machines. ...Read more
