Soft surfaces such as polymers, viscoelastic materials, and liquid metals present unique challenges in characterization and measurement. The KLA Instruments ™ metrology portfolio includes optical ...

A research team discovers universal mechanism that leads to adhesion hysteresis in soft materials. Through a combination of experimental observations and simulations, the team demonstrated that ...

Is there a way to stick hard and soft materials together without any tape, glue or epoxy? A new study published in ACS Central Science shows that applying a small voltage to certain objects forms ...

Stretchable elastomer paints form conductive and insulating layers directly on curved surfaces, enabling multilayer soft electronics for sensing and energy harvesting without transfers or specialized ...

“Our findings will make it possible to specifically control the adhesion properties of soft materials through surface roughness,” says Sanner. “They will also allow new and improved applications to be ...