	Vision and Mission. A company's vision and mission is the driving force behind what they do. So what drives Future Materials? ---more
	Future Materials Capabilities Database. Including details of expertise, research facilities and equipment the Capability Database is a great tool for matching industry need with university supply ---more

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FM Awards 2006
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Case Histories

Extensive case history file.
The following represents a small selection of the way in which the resources of Future Materials have been utilised ---more

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Research News
	Oil and water do mix: A brave new world with de-gassed water Researchers at the Australian National University have found that when you remove the minute quantities of oxygen and nitrogen that naturally occur in water, you dramatically increase the ability of water to mix with oil. It sounds fairly simple, and it's relatively straight forward to achieve, however this breakthrough comes with breathtaking implications. ---more

Tin Tacks
	A new network in advanced materials A new materials network known as ARNAM (Australian Research Network in Advanced Materials) has been established to enhance communication, networking and collaboration in materials science around Australia. ARNAM will work with other institutions like Future Materials to ensure it's engaged with industry. ---more

Know your material
	Rapid analysis assists in ensuring production quality Chemetall is a supplier of metal pretreatment systems. As part of its commitment to quality, Chemetall regularly checks the performance of its operating systems. The quicker and more consistently these analyses can be made after the panels are prepared, the better. By using the resources of the The Wark, (South Australian Office of Future Materials) Chemetall is able to get a faster turnaround than would be possible if they were to send samples interstate or overseas. ---more

Sensational Materials
	A nano shade of green Researchers have developed a transparent coating for glass bottles that screens the contents from damaging light. It has the potential to revolutionise the way bottles are produced because of the novel way in which the light screen coating is applied - as an anti-scuff, scratch-resistant coating during the mass production of the bottles. ---more


	New sensors survive explosions Scientists have developed a new breed of sensors which can survive incredible levels of pressure and heat, and they are helping researchers work out how to make buildings that could survive massive explosions. ---more


	Collecting infra red radiation The invention of a new material that can detect and harvest infrared radiation might pave the way for a new generation of devices such as clothes that can turn the sun's power into electrical energy, and night vision cameras. ---more

Future Materials People
	The skeptical nanotechnologist With PhDs in both chemistry and physics, and several successful nanotechnology patents under his belt, Professor Rob Lamb from the University of New South Wales knows a thing or two about nanotechnology. However, unlike many spin merchants, he's more than a little skeptical about the hype surrounding nanotechnology, and cautions investors to look before they leap. ---more

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