Materials Science

Materials Science

Japanese Sports Science: The Materials and Engineering Behind Elite Athletic Performance

Materials Science

Asics Soccer Spike Engineering: Biomechanics, Dual-Density Soles, and the Science of Acceleration

Materials Science

Molten Match Ball Science: Polyurethane Foam, Seam Geometry, and Aerodynamic Stability

Materials Science

Mizuno Football Boot Engineering: Kangaroo Leather, Sole Plate Science, and Foot-Ground Force

Materials Science

Toray Carbon Fiber: The Material Inside the World’s Fastest Athletes

Manufacturing Science

Japanese Knives and Blades: The Engineering Behind the World’s Sharpest Cutting Tools

Materials Science

The Sharpening Science

Materials Science

The Katana as Materials Science

Manufacturing Science

Japanese Plane and Chisel Engineering

Materials Science

Hardness vs Toughness: The HRC Trade-off in Japanese Blade Steel