When inching along in traffic during a particularly slow morning commute, you might have wished for your car to lift off the ground and soar over the congested traffic in order to avoid the slow frustration of rush hour, a la the flying car in the classic […]
A Hot Topic for Firearms Optics: Thermal Stability
Unless you’re Wyatt Earp gunslinging against outlaws at the O.K. Corral, chances are you are a modern marksman either hunting, target-shooting, or the like and use an optic accessory for your firearm. Optics for modern firearms, such as scopes and red dot […]
Materially Different, Mechanically Similar: HX5® vs. 6061-T6 Aluminum
Typically used for applications where a high strength-to-weight ratio is critical – such as aerospace, defense, advanced transportation, performance recreation, and more – 6061-T6 is a tempered version of the 6061 aluminum alloy, one of the most commonly used […]
Replacing Metal: Cost Savings with Injection Molding
Amid supply chain shortages and increased environmental consciousness, metal replacements are becoming increasingly popular—the composite materials market alone is projected to reach USD 126.3 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 7.5%. Making the switch away from […]
