Surface engineering in the UK impacts global manufacturing. (includes related article on technology transfer programs in the UK)(Technology in the United Kingdom)

From: R & D | Date: September 1, 1998| Author: Legg, Keith | Copyright information

The surface engineering sector in the UK contributes to the growth of the global manufacturing industry. According to a study, the surface engineering market in the UK is expected to grow to an estimated $35 billion by the year 2005.

Developments in British coating materials affect products ranging from coins to semiconductors.

By 2005, the British surface-engineering market is expected to grow to almost $35 billion, according to a recent study by scientists at the Resear...

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