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1materials science — the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals. [1960 65] * * * Study of the properties of solid materials and how those properties are determined by the material s composition and structure, both… …
2Materials management — can deal with campus planning and building design for the movement of materials, or with logistics that deal with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality… …
3Materials Today —   …
4Materials data management — Materials data is a critical resource for manufacturing organizations seeking to enhance products, processes and, ultimately, profitability. This data describes the properties and processing of the materials that these organization uses metals,… …
5materials processing — the series of operations that transforms industrial materials from a raw material state into finished parts or products. Industrial materials are defined as those used in the manufacture of “hard” goods, such as more or less durable… …
6Materials informatics — is a field of study that applies the principles of informatics to materials science and engineering to better understand the use, selection, development, and discovery of materials. This is an emerging field, with a goal to achieve high speed and …
7Materials for use in vacuum — are materials showing very low rate of outgassing in vacuum, and, where applicable, tolerant to the bake out temperatures. The requirements grow increasingly stringent with the desired degree of vacuum achievable in the vacuum chamber. The… …
8materials handling — the loading, unloading, and movement of goods, as within a factory or warehouse, esp. by the aid of mechanical devices. [1920 25] * * * the movement of raw goods from their native site to the point of use in manufacturing, their subsequent… …
9The Vatican as a Scientific Institute — The Vatican Palace, as a Scientific Institute † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Vatican Palace, as a Scientific Institute Regarded from the point of view of scientific productivity, the Vatican is the busiest scientific workshop in Rome.… …
10Materials Knowledge Transfer Network — The Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (Materials KTN) is a UK based knowledge transfer organisation that brings together the views of those in business, design, research and technology organisations, trade associations, the financial market,… …
