Thinking Huts, a start-up non-profit organization based in Colorado, US, is at the forefront of innovation in 3D-printed concrete (3DPC) based construction. The development of their pilot project – a prototype 3D-printed school in Madagascar – should be taken note of by researchers and developers seeking materials and construction innovation.
Lithium-ion batteries have positioned themselves at the forefront of battery energy storage technology for many applications. This disruptive creation will shake up many industries, from consumer electronics to the energy, oil and gas sectors, to transport and the maritime industry.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
24 Sep 2020
Researchers have developed a novel way of taking the temperature of a quantum system at near absolute zero.
By Robert Lea
23 Sep 2020
Researchers from Texas A&M University are developing a promising sustainable, adobe-like building material that can be created from local soil and extruded from a 3D printer to make a robust structure.
By Brett Smith
22 Sep 2020
If manned missions to Mars are to succeed, a radical new material is needed to meet human needs in this harshest of environments. Chitin?—?a biomaterial ubiquitous on Earth?—?could provide such a substance.
By Robert Lea
21 Sep 2020
The merging of cutting-edge accelerator technology with state-of-the-art cancer therapy could result in a method to tackle tumors resistant to current cancer treatments.
By Robert Lea
17 Sep 2020
Kastus has recently announced a range of commercial antimicrobial and antiviral screen protectors that are proven to be effective at blocking COVID-19 and 99.9% of surface bacteria.
A UK-based clean technology leader – Oxford PV – recently set a new world record for conversion efficiency in a perovskite solar technology. These highly efficient solar panels have been touted by many to be the next step in the future of photovoltaics.
Recent space projects such as NASA's plan to create a permanent moon base and SpaceX's method of reaching planet Mars has led to a new burst of technological innovation across the aerospace industry. Such developments are seen in the field of component manufacturing, where 3D printing has allowed for flexibility during the design process.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
25 Aug 2020
Aerospace and defense manufacturers are turning to 3D printing as the ultimate flexible manufacturing system to combat problems with efficiency and cost.
By Stephen Cooper
24 Aug 2020