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Which is the best texture?

22.02.2021 Jean-David Wheeler 469 Views

Every so often, a natural texture is discovered and presented as a great texture for tribology purposes! Shark skin, leaf surface, or even snake skin are the most renowned examples. And it is true that […]

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