Robert Lea

Feature Writer

B.Sc. STEM

Robert is a Freelance Science Journalist with a STEM BSc. He specializes in Physics, Space, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, and SciComm. Robert is an ABSW member, and aWCSJ 2019 and IOP Fellow.

Articles from Robert

Using 3D Printing to Aid Tissue Replacement

The field of tissue replacement has improved significantly over the past few years with the development of impressive 3D printing techniques that can be used to help patients recover from disease or injury.

5 May 2021

How 3D Printing can Revolutionize Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

A new approach to advanced additive manufacturing could deliver faster and more efficient maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft.

8 Apr 2021

The World's Longest 3D Printed Bridge is Breaking the Building Mold

Construction of the world's longest 3D printed pedestrian concrete bridge is underway in the Netherlands. The project points to a bright future for the unification between building and 3D printing.

31 Mar 2021

Improving Carbon Fiber Recycling

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers are used across a diverse range of applications in the engineering and building fields. New research aims to make these materials even more useful by making them reusable.

9 Mar 2021

How Seattle Children's Hospital is using 3D-printing to Save Lives

3D printing is being used at Seattle Children's Hospital to help infants born with pulmonary defects. This approach proves to be of particular importance when dealing with the tiny airways that lead to an infant's lungs.

3 Mar 2021

3D Printed Metal Ankle Bone is a Step Forward for Orthopedics

As well as offering relief and guaranteeing mobility and pain reduction for thousands, a new 3D-printed metal talus implant could change the field of orthopedics.

22 Feb 2021

3D-Printed Electrochemical Ring for the Monitoring of Glucose Levels

Blood glucose monitoring can be a daily chore for people living with diabetes, but relief could be on the horizon thanks to a wearable glucometer that detects sugar in a user’s sweat.

16 Feb 2021

3D Printing a New Type of Airway Stent

A new type of 3D printed airway stent could make treating upper airway obstructions quicker and safer.

8 Feb 2021

The Newly Developed Plastic Waste Bricks Used for Construction

A Kenyan materials engineer sets a stunning example in the fight against plastic waste? by using it to build tough, durable and lasting bricks.

3 Feb 2021

3D Printing Bone-Like Structures that Contain Living Cells

A novel technique could lead to 3D printed bones that provide a more natural and less intrusive alternative to bone grafts.

27 Jan 2021

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Robert Lea

Articles from Robert

Using 3D Printing to Aid Tissue Replacement

How 3D Printing can Revolutionize Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

The World's Longest 3D Printed Bridge is Breaking the Building Mold

Improving Carbon Fiber Recycling

How Seattle Children's Hospital is using 3D-printing to Save Lives

3D Printed Metal Ankle Bone is a Step Forward for Orthopedics

3D-Printed Electrochemical Ring for the Monitoring of Glucose Levels

3D Printing a New Type of Airway Stent

The Newly Developed Plastic Waste Bricks Used for Construction

3D Printing Bone-Like Structures that Contain Living Cells

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Robert Lea

Articles from Robert

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights