Or if we are understanding how to apply exquisite materials on our Rolls-Royce concept, then we are also understanding how we do it in the yacht market to create a unique experience.

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Restorers will have to source and apply the same range of materials employed by the artist, which could include glue, synthetic resin and egg, in an attempt to match their work with the original.

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Sensors can analyse the surface of materials and, using the amount of resistance they show, work out the force to apply to an object.

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This week's ruling applies to materials like bauxite, coke, magnesium, manganese and zinc, but, most notably, does not apply to rare earths -- a group of 17 elements critical to the production of tablets, smartphones and myriad other gadgets.

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