Implementation of 3D-printed carbon fiber lightweight aircraft parts and future battery technology is set to improve the viability of Urban Air Mobility vehicles.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
2 Jul 2020
Braskem and Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) bring an innovative thermoplastic polymer to the market that can be used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) powder bed 3D printing.
Increasing power demands and environmental concerns leave lithium-sulfur batteries a promising prospect for the future of energy. OXIS Energy is one of a handful of companies that stand poised to usher in this energy revolution.
A superconductor with the capability of operating at ambient temperatures might have the capacity to reduce the energy dissipation by almost 5% during electricity transmission. This would bring a paradigm shift in large-scale energy transmission and energy usage in small-scale computing systems.
By Ankita Biswas
23 Jun 2020
A novel green recyclable rubber polymer developed by Australian scientists can help to reduce the ever-growing environmental impact of the traditional non-reusable synthetic and mineral materials used in manufacturing and construction.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
22 Jun 2020
Scientists are now looking to the fourth dimension to create a new generation of printed smart materials capable of changing their shape.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
17 Jun 2020
Professor Chris Yakacki and colleagues from the University of Colorado Boulder, US, are the first to create cartilage using liquid crystal elastomers (LCE), known for their elasticity and ability to disperse high energy. This article looks at how limbs could be repaired using 3D printing technology.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
15 Jun 2020
Cutting-edge materials developer Covestro is taking steps to completely redesign automotive interiors, and is looking to drive change with its novel polycarbonate materials.
New research suggests a solution to problems that hinder the development of lithium-sulfur rechargeable batteries and prevent them from replacing their conventional lithium-ion counterparts.
By Robert Lea
11 Jun 2020
Taste, smell and texture have long been associated with eating enjoyment, but there is another characteristic that is yet to be fully explored: sound.