Researchers at MIT have developed 'smart' digital fiber capable of sensing, storing, and processing data while incorporated into traditional fabrics. This advancement could dramatically expand the capabilities of wearable technology in the near future.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
1 Jul 2021
Here, we discuss how 3D printing is helping to develop the field of personalized medicine and what implications this may have for the future of medicine and therapeutics.
By Sarah Moore
1 Jul 2021
Medical implants are an ideal field for 3D printing, requiring the rapid manufacture of highly intricate and customizable products. Research in additive manufacturing continues to improve the quality of these implants and increases the number of applications 3D printing has in the medical industry.
By Terry Ventre
30 Jun 2021
A research team has recently published research about exciting advances in microactuator fabrication for soft microrobots.
By John McAleese
30 Jun 2021
During the brewing of coffee, the effectiveness of the coffee extraction depends greatly on the ground coffee size i.e. the particle size. In this app note, Bettersize Instruments examine how particle size affects coffee extraction and the TDS of brewed coffee.
Discover how the global chip shortage can be helped in an environmentally responsible fashion.
The ever-increasing power density of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs necessitates advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs) to provide superior thermal management of the batteries and power electronics. State-of-the-art TIMs play a vital role in maintaining the safe operation and consistent performance of modern EVs.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
29 Jun 2021
This article discusses in detail how the surface roughness of medical implants affects their functionality.
By Sarah Moore
29 Jun 2021
In a new study published in Advanced Science, researchers from the Imperial College London and University College London described how they created novel free-standing supercapacitor electrodes with high energy storage capacity by making use of an organic by-product of paper manufacturing called lignin.
By Brett Smith
28 Jun 2021
Renewables such as solar and wind will have a greater role in electricity generation, but their intermittent nature means they cannot be relied upon 24/7; effective storage techniques must be found to ensure we reap the full benefits.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
25 Jun 2021