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Cambridge Engineers Uncover Weaknesses in Soft Robotic Cones

Cambridge engineers investigating the load-bearing capacity of conical shells, made from soft materials, have discovered performance-limiting weaknesses that could have implications for soft robotics – affecting the ability of morphing cones to perform fundamental mechanical tasks.

17 Nov 2023

3D-Printed Hair Follicles: A Step Closer to Engineered Skin Grafts

A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab.

17 Nov 2023

Leaders From Industry, Academia and Government Unite to Break Ground on South Yorkshire’s Aerospace Manufacturing Innovation Facility

Industry, academia and government leaders gathered in Sheffield today (November 15, 2023) to break ground for a University of Sheffield AMRC innovation facility and research project led by global aerospace company Boeing, which will put South Yorkshire at the forefront of UK aerospace manufacturing.

16 Nov 2023

Strongwell Recognized for Manufacture of 200’ Tall Fiberglass Structure

Strongwell (USA), the world leader in the pultrusion of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently recognized with two prestigious awards for its innovation in the design and manufacture of the world’s...

From Strongwell Corporation 16 Nov 2023

Nitric Oxide-Infused Material Tackles Infections

Scientists from Colorado State University and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have created a versatile and efficient antimicrobial material suitable for coating medical devices intended for internal use in the body.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular Foundation Models by ChatGPT

The University of Michigan-led research team aims to leverage the understanding of emergent connections in meaning, as demonstrated by ChatGPT in predicting the next word, to explore similar patterns for atoms arranged to form molecules.

16 Nov 2023

New 3D Inkjet Printing System Expands Range of Materials for Complex Devices

With 3D inkjet printing systems, engineers can fabricate hybrid structures that have soft and rigid components, like robotic grippers that are strong enough to grasp heavy objects but soft enough to interact safely with humans.

16 Nov 2023

RCSI Spearheads Innovative 3D Bioprinting Project with EIC Funding

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is set to embark on a transformative project in the realm of medical technology. The institution has secured €2.9 million from the European Innovation Council's Pathfinder program for a pioneering venture in medical 3D bioprinting, poised to start in January 2024.

16 Nov 2023

Novel Perspective on the Development of Semiconductor Materials

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have led a new study that sheds light on the creation of semiconductor materials that possess chirality, or a non-superimposable mirror image, and can execute ta...

15 Nov 2023

AiiDA Framework Powers Comprehensive Verification Study of Solid-State DFT Codes

Over recent decades, physicists and materials scientists globally have focused on crafting computer codes to simulate essential material properties.

15 Nov 2023

Forge Nano to Launch U.S Battery Manufacturing Business; North Carolina Gigafactory Planned for 2026

Forge Nano, Inc., a leading materials science company that enables peak performance products through atomic-level surface engineering, today announced plans to launch a lithium-ion battery manufacturing business called&n...

From Forge Nano 15 Nov 2023

Wiley Launches New Database of Predicted Infrared Spectra

Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced the release of the new Wiley Database of Predicted IR Spectra.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 15 Nov 2023

Case Western Reserve Joins Effort to Transform Steelmaking With New Electrochemical Process

A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University is part of a national effort to "reimagine" steel production, developing an innovative and low-cost process that could replace blast furnaces for ironmaking.

15 Nov 2023

PNNL Experts Help Communities Navigate Battery Energy Storage Planning and Safety

Across the nation, the transition to clean energy will require thoughtful conversation and robust planning for communities.

15 Nov 2023

Empa Researcher Aims to Revolutionize Flow Batteries with New Materials Design

Non-toxic and scalable water-based flow batteries would be a good solution for storing renewable energy in urban areas – if it weren't for their very low energy density. Empa researcher David Reber wants to remedy the situation with clever materials design.

15 Nov 2023