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Caption: Visualization of an artificial fluid with a negative index of refraction (right) compared to a fluid with positive index of refraction (left). Photo Credit: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Metamaterials are..
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What Are Metamaterials?

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The Gartner Hype Cycle presents the visibility of a certain technology as a function of time. It can be applied to most technological breakthroughs, such as the invention of the transistor, the discovery of the laser,..
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MTI’s Perspective on Optical Metamaterials

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Over the last few years, we have seen explosive growth of touch screen displays in the consumer electronics market. According to BBC research, the rising demand for transparent conductive coatings in smart devices,..
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This Technology is Outperforming Your Smart Phone Touch Screen Display

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Laser strikes, laser attacks, or laser illuminations on commercial aircraft are causing global concern as laser pointers continue to increase in strength and decrease in price. Here are some facts about why laser..
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Quick Facts on Laser Strikes in Commercial Aviation

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Lasers are not a new concept, however, as technology improves, lasers are becoming stronger and more dangerous to the human eye. These seemingly harmless devices have always been a cause for concern for eyesight, but..
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Why are laser pointers causing problems for pilots?

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Paper Writing ideas onto paper is certainly not a new phenomenon, however, it is surprisingly not that old. After paper was invented around 100BCE by the Han Dynasty, emperor Ho-Ti started the world’s first paper..
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The Top 11 Most Disruptive Material Technologies in the World

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Counterfeiting presents a global economical and security problem. Fake pharmaceuticals, foods and beverages pose direct treat to the public health. Fake ID cards and passports are serious problem for governments.
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NanoWeb® Provides a Solution to Counterfeiting

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Laser strikes are on the rise and impacting commercial aviation globally. MTI has put together some quick facts to show the global impact of laser strikes and where and when they are occurring. Federal Aviation..
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Quick Facts about Laser Strikes

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Smart materials have the potential to positively affect lives all over the world. It improves how we use, interact and benefit from light.  With the power to manipulate one of the most fundamental and important..
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Smart Materials – High Growth Industry

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The Halifax Business Awards is the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s most glamorous event of the year. This gala event boasts a spectacular night of entertainment, prestige, and celebration, recognizing risk takers and the..
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MTI is proud to be Halifax’s 2017 Innovative Business of the Year

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