Results for tag: "Electrorheological Fluid"

Electrorheological (ER) fluids are advanced materials that can be used in a variety of applications. ER fluids are suspensions of particles in a liquid medium, and when an electric field is applied, the particles become aligned and the fluid's viscosity increases. This property makes ER fluids ideal for use in damping and vibration control, as well as in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. ER fluids are also used in medical devices, such as artificial heart valves, and in consumer products, such as haptic feedback devices. ER fluids are a growing market, with new applications being developed and existing applications being improved. Companies in the ER fluid market include Lord Corporation, Dow Corning, and RheTech. Other companies, such as Ferrofluidics Corporation, specialize in the production of ER fluids for specific applications. Show Less Read more