Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. Scientists reveal a fully transparent surgical mask
The mask has been developed by researchers at Empa and EPFL and is the end product of two years of hard work.
2. A possible correlation: FeNO and Covid-19
MPN editor Laura Hughes sat down with Jason Smith, managing director at Bedfont Scientific, to find out about the company’s research reviewing a possible link between Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) and Covid-19.
3. Why the custom injection moulding process is a marathon and not a sprint
Justin Strike, product manager at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, discussed the process of customised injection moulding with MPN editor Laura Hughes.
4. Manufacturer increases capacity following rise in demand during pandemic
The parent company of AdvantaPure, NewAge Industries, has closed a deal to buy two building units at a location within seven miles of its headquarters in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
5. Why size matters in wearable technology
Simon Ward, technical manager at fastening and fixing supplier, TFC, explores the potential for wave springs in the growing wearables market.