Scientists from the University of Washington have explored active self-cleaning surfaces. They claim their newly-developed system can use a single droplet of water to clean a contaminated surface systematically.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
18 Feb 2021
An innovative transparent PVC food packaging film, developed by Brazilian technology companies Braskem and Alpfilm, uses silver-silica nanoparticles, paving the way towards the next-generation antimicrobial packaging technology for superior food protection.
Swiss company Blackstone Resources has announced a series of crucial achievements in pursuing a novel 3D printing technology capable of printing solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
The development of sustainable packaging for pharmaceutical products has become increasingly important over recent years. As the need to reduce the use of plastic and lessen carbon footprints across industries increases, scientists have begun innovating alternative materials to minimize the use of plastic across the entire supply chain.
By Sarah Moore
1 Feb 2021
The design and development of appropriate packaging for pharmaceutical products are vital to ensure the safe transportation, storage, and administration of medicines, some of which could be life-saving. Pharmaceutical packaging is mainly constructed of plastic or glass. Glass is often preferable due to its properties that allow for easy sterilization and visibility of the product it contains. Here we discuss how glass is used in pharmaceutical packaging and what benefits its use brings.
By Sarah Moore
1 Feb 2021
The BMW Group is stepping up the systematic integration of additive manufacturing – commonly referred to as 3D printing – to employ the technology for industrial-level vehicle development and production.
By Sally Robertson
26 Jan 2021
An innovative polymerization process developed by Polymer Mimetics, a UK specialty chemical manufacturer, enables high-performance polymer manufacturing with reduced raw materials consumption and improved yield and processing efficiency.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
26 Jan 2021
In an industry as large and competitive as the aeronautical business, production optimization and efficiency are imperative. This need for production advancements is intensified further by increasing the environmental need to seek more sustainable methods. 3D printing is a relatively new manufacturing process, and aerospace companies are looking for more uses (and disadvantages) it has in the industry.
By Terry Ventre
25 Jan 2021
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the way we produce all kinds of physical goods and products in a way that is analogous to how the web revolutionized non-physical services and enabled the creation of completely novel digital products that we use today. Companies such as Slant 3D are building the world’s largest 3D printing farms to provide the manufacturing capability that this revolution needs.
In the last ten years, organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells have drawn significant attention as a possible alternative to their inorganic counterparts.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
21 Jan 2021