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Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that Latvian wheelchair fencer, Polina Rožkova, is wearing a customized 3D printed back brace during her quest for gold at the Paralympics 2016 this week.

15 Sep 2016

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

When spider silk is plucked like a guitar string, it tends to transmit vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying data relating to mates, prey, and even the structural integrity of a web. This phenomenon was revealed through the work of a research team led by the University of Oxford two years ago.

7 Sep 2016

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

India is a large consumer of fish, and this in turn generates a large quantity of fish “biowaste” materials. A team of scientists from Jadavpur University in Kolkata keen on utilizing this enormous biowaste began exploring ways to recycle the fish byproducts into an energy harvester for self-powered electronics.

7 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Strong, Porous Material by Welding Nanoscale Graphene Sheets

A study conducted by a team of researchers at Rice University claims that graphene flakes welded together into solid materials could be suitable for bone implants.

6 Sep 2016

Cortec® Presents EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Super Barrier: A Fully Recyclable Moisture Barrier Alternative to Polycoated and Waxed Papers!

Cortec® Corporation has developed a new Super Barrier version of its EcoShield® VpCI®-144 paper for protecting metal parts from corrosion!

From Cortec Corporation 31 Aug 2016

Reducing Runoff Pollution by Making Spray Droplets Less Bouncy

MIT researchers find a way to make pesticides stick to leaves instead of bouncing off

31 Aug 2016

New Study Describes Development of Novel Hybrid Polymers Suitable for Creating 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

A new study describes the development of a novel hybrid polymer suitable for producing 3D-printed scaffolds on which living cells can be seeded to create engineered tissues.

30 Aug 2016

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

A team of researchers have reported their recent progress in the development of non-toxic, edible batteries. These batteries, which are made of melanin pigments found naturally in hair, eyes and skin, can be used to power ingestible devices employed for diagnosing and treating ailments.

24 Aug 2016

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

Jellyfish skin, squid skin and human skin, have inspired a team of chemists to create materials that change texture or color as response to changes in their surroundings. They suggest that these materials will help to develop anti-glare surfaces, detect damage or moisture, or even encrypt secret messages.

22 Aug 2016

Better Microscope Resolution using Spider Silk as Superlens

A team of researchers from UK’s Bangor and Oxford universities have been able to increase the potential of the microscope using spider-silk as a superlens. A way to extend the resolution of a classical microscope has been long sought after in the field of microscopy.

22 Aug 2016

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.

Biomaterials News

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

Researchers Create Strong, Porous Material by Welding Nanoscale Graphene Sheets

Cortec® Presents EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Super Barrier: A Fully Recyclable Moisture Barrier Alternative to Polycoated and Waxed Papers!

Reducing Runoff Pollution by Making Spray Droplets Less Bouncy

New Study Describes Development of Novel Hybrid Polymers Suitable for Creating 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

Better Microscope Resolution using Spider Silk as Superlens

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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?

Biomaterials News

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

6Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

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