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Wireless, 3D-Printed Smart Cap Detects Spoiled Food Using Embedded Sensors

A team of engineers from UC Berkeley along with colleagues at Taiwan’s National Chiao Tung University has further extended the scope of 3D printing technology by using the novel technique to create electrical parts such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, and integrated wireless electrical sensing solutions.

21 Jul 2015

3D Printed Robot Inspired by Nature Capable of Multiple Jumps

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) and the Harvard University have joined forces in order to develop a 3D printed robot with a a soft exterior and a rigid core. This robot is powered by a butane-oxygen mixture and has the capability to perform multiple untethered jumps.

13 Jul 2015

Local Motors Unveils Designs for the World’s First Production Line of 3D-Printed Cars

Local Motors, a company specializing in design and development of vehicles, has declared the winner of its Project Redacted challenge - a unique competition launched to challenge the co-creation community to design state-of-the-art 3D-printed cars. This competition will also serve as an inspiration for the world’s first 3D-printed car.

9 Jul 2015

Seahorse Tails Inspire the Robots of the Future

A team of researchers from University of California, San Diego have discovered that the squared-shaped tail of a seahorse can grasp, grip and produce more contact points with a surface compared to a cylindrical tail.

6 Jul 2015

Researchers to Use Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Optical Fibre Fabrication

A team of researchers from the University of Southampton are working to test the use of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, methods in optical fibre fabrication.

6 Jul 2015

World's First 3D Printed Car Goes From 0 - 60 in 2 Seconds

Divergent Microfactories has found an innovative way of using 3D printing to transform vehicle production, enabling vehicles and other large complex structures to be built using less material and at lower capital costs.

25 Jun 2015

University of Twente Researchers Achieve 3D Printing with Metals

Researchers from the University of Twente have achieved 3D printing with metals, which has, until now, been possible only with plastic materials.

11 Jun 2015

MIT Researchers Create Materials with Reconfigurable Surface Texture Using 3D Printing

Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative 3D printing method to produce soft materials having surface textures that are controllable by squeezing.

11 Jun 2015

3D Printed Aerodynamic Handlebars Help Sir Bradley Wiggins to Break the World Hour Record

On Sunday 7th June 2015, Sir Bradley Wiggins broke the World Hour Record with the help of 3D printed super lightweight and aerodynamic handlebars developed at the University of Sheffield’s Mercury Centre, in conjunction with Pinarello.

9 Jun 2015

H.C. Starck Expands Additive Manufacturing Business

H.C. Starck, one of the leading producers of customer-specific powders and components made of technology metals and technical ceramics, has acquired a minority stake in one of Sweden’s most innovative start-ups, Me...

8 Jun 2015

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.

3D Printing News

Wireless, 3D-Printed Smart Cap Detects Spoiled Food Using Embedded Sensors

3D Printed Robot Inspired by Nature Capable of Multiple Jumps

Local Motors Unveils Designs for the World’s First Production Line of 3D-Printed Cars

Seahorse Tails Inspire the Robots of the Future

Researchers to Use Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Optical Fibre Fabrication

World's First 3D Printed Car Goes From 0 - 60 in 2 Seconds

University of Twente Researchers Achieve 3D Printing with Metals

MIT Researchers Create Materials with Reconfigurable Surface Texture Using 3D Printing

3D Printed Aerodynamic Handlebars Help Sir Bradley Wiggins to Break the World Hour Record

H.C. Starck Expands Additive Manufacturing Business

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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Harnessing the Potential of Tapes to Address Energy Challenges Across Industries

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

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?

3D Printing News

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

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

5Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

6New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

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