Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – the flying cars and mobility devices that were once the realm of science fiction – could be a reality in the near future thanks to the latest breakthroughs in battery design.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Jun 2021
The demand for printed, flexible electronics in the industry over the decade will rise to $13 billion, according to a 2021 report from IDTechEx. The use of thin electronics on flexible substrates will be driven by the need to reduce weight, a primary concern for the production of electric vehicles.
By Brett Smith
22 Jun 2021
Norwegian company Kongsberg Ferrotech is making use of recent 3D printing developments to optimize subsea pipeline repairs with its new, award-winning Nautilus.
New Li-ion battery technology from California-based Enevate delivers charging times as much as 10 times faster than typical Li-ion batteries.
Sakuu Corporation (previously known as Keracel Inc.) has recently revealed a milestone in additive manufacturing – an electric vehicle battery 3D printer that the company has designed and developed entirely in-house.
Here, some of the traditional non-destructive testing methods for steel structures still being deployed effectively are covered while the advantages of using more recently developed, advanced focusing techniques are highlighted.
By John McAleese
16 Jun 2021
Mechanical engineering is dependent on multiple small components acting together in a system. How these many small parts behave in relation to each other is integral to the functionality of the whole system.
By Terry Ventre
14 Jun 2021
Researchers at KU Leuven University are looking beyond replacement of teeth and towards regeneration and regrowth of damaged teeth, using 3D printing to restore the tooth’s root.
By Terry Ventre
9 Jun 2021
The field of tribology is the science of friction, wear, and lubrication. The term was coined in 1966 by a British mechanical engineer, Peter Jost, who published a landmark report which revealed the enormous cost of friction, wear, and corrosion to the UK economy (1.1-1.4% of GDP) and modern industry.
By Andrew Messios
8 Jun 2021
3D printing – an additive manufacturing (AM) technique – is increasingly used for large industrial purposes. It is often much cheaper than traditional industrial manufacturing methods, especially in bespoke or low-volume applications. Now, 3D printing is increasingly becoming adopted in the space sector.
By Ben Pilkington
28 May 2021