Philip Walls

Dr. Philip Walls has 30 years experience in the development, processing and selection of materials for extreme environments. He is proficient in a variety of techniques for evaluating materials and in resolving service failures.

Porous silicon nitride is the first synthetic material to demonstrate spinal fusion outcomes that are similar to the patient’s own bone

Porous silicon nitride is the first synthetic material to demonstrate spinal fusion outcomes that are similar to the patient’s own bone

“Porous silicon nitride is the first synthetic material to demonstrate spinal fusion outcomes that are similar to the patient’s own bone,” said Dr. Sonny Bal, chairman and CEO of Amedica. “These outcomes are consistent with our investigations of the surface chemistry and nano-topography of silicon nitride. This 24-month data has been submitted to the FDA […]

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HeatWave: mobile 3D thermal mapping in real-time

HeatWave: mobile 3D thermal mapping in real-time

Introducing HeatWave, CSIRO’s next generation handheld technology for heat mapping and 3D imaging. This lightweight mobile device can generate real time precise 3D models of objects or scenes, overlaid with accurate temperature information. read more

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Thermal imaging to detect spontaneous coal combustion

Thermal imaging to detect spontaneous coal combustion

Thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems have been installed by a Dutch company at their Amsterdam port terminal to monitor coal temperatures and prevent spontaneous combustion hazards. from http://www.miningaustralia.com.au  Read More  

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100 FMG contractors to go

100 FMG contractors to go

Leighton Contractors will cut more than 100 contractors from its operations at FMG’s Solomon Hub as completion of the ramp up nears and it moves in to steady state. Read More

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Good Summary of What “Cleantech” is about

Good Summary of What “Cleantech” is about

It covers a lot of businesses locally and around Australia. Check out Wikipedia’s Cleantech page. There’s a good summary of what its all about.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_technology

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Sandvik forms Joint Venture with China’s ZhuZhou Cemented Carbide Group

Sandvik forms Joint Venture with China’s ZhuZhou Cemented Carbide Group

Sandvik has signed a letter of intent with China’s ZhuZhou Cemented Carbide Group to form a joint venture. The JV will based on ZhuZhou’s existing manufacturing facilities in China, with products to be made to be sold mostly in China. Click here for more information  Australian Mining News

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3D Printing and How It’s Shaping Business

3D Printing and How It’s Shaping Business

Check out the following infomatic summarising where 3D printing for business is currently. Due to factors such as the technology becoming more user friendly and a decrease in the price of acquisition, 3D printing is making a splash in many industries such as medicine, automotive and electronics. Currently, the largest revenue generator in the industry is […]

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