3D Printing Glass-Ceramics at the Nanoscale
Fabrication of a true-3D inorganic ceramic with resolution down to nanoscale using sol-gel resist precursor is demonstrated. The method has an unrestricted free-form capability,...
Japanese Company Improves Bioplastic with Nanocellulose
One of the hurdles that come with the development of new bioplastics has been the lack of mechanical strength compared to traditional plastic.
With the...
The Lego Group team up with Blind Associations to pilot Lego Braille Bricks
Motivated by stories and ideas from blind people around the world, the LEGO Foundation, and LEGO Group will pilot a grassroots innovation that can...
New polymer films conduct heat instead of trapping it
Polymers are usually the go-to material for thermal insulation. Think of a silicone oven mitt, or a Styrofoam coffee cup, both manufactured from polymer...
3-D printed microscope for medical diagnostics
Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to use in the field...
Interstate Plastics Highlights Applications for StarBoard® ST Ultra-Stiff Outdoor Building Sheet
Interstate Plastics now offers HDPE is weldable, one of the most scratch-resistant building polymers available. It’s ideal construction material for cabinetry, case goods, and...
Eco-friendly way of obtaining highly active catalysts
A team from Sechenov University and Russian colleagues developed a method for obtaining substances that accelerate the binding of hydrogen molecules with hydrocarbons via...
Ancient pigment can boost energy efficiency
A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago has a modern-day application as well – the pigment can boost energy efficiency by cooling...
Enhancement of piezoelectric properties in organic polymers all in the molecules
The inability to alter intrinsic piezoelectric behavior in organic polymers hampers their application in flexible, wearable and biocompatible devices, according to researchers at Penn...
AWACS maintainers at leading edge of 3-D printing
Imagine you’re in aircraft maintenance and a mission is scheduled to fly in the next 24 hours. You need a part that hasn’t been...
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