3d printing

Adam Zewe | MIT News October 15, 2024 Active electronics — components that can control electrical signals — usually contain semiconductor devices that receive, store, and process information. These components, which must be made…

Adam Zewe | MIT News October 10, 2024 Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be time-consuming and wasteful because existing 3D…

3-D printing in space is not new. Since 2014, the International Space Station (ISS) crew has used many 3-D printers to replace plastic parts. However, crew autonomy is increasingly critical as exploration missions lengthen—and metal part…

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a cutting-edge technique called tension-driven CHARM3D to fabricate three-dimensional (3D), self-healing electronic circuits. This new technique enables the 3D…

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, developed a flexible wearable fabric that can stiffen on demand. Using geometric design, 3D printing, and robotic control, RoboFabric can be made into medical devices or soft…

Welcome to Tech Under 2! In this episode, we bring you three groundbreaking tech stories: Greener Batteries: Dalhousie University has developed a new all-dry method for making lithium-ion batteries, making them cheaper, greener, and…

Researchers in Sweden have 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers that are as tiny as the cross-section of a human hair. The goal is to enable faster internet and improved connectivity and to create smaller sensors…

MIT researchers just announced a 3-D printable tissue adhesive that can form fast tissue adhesion in surgical settings. Until now, existing adhesives involved time-consuming and skill-dependent application and patient discomfort. The new…

AI is ubiquitous. From chatbots to virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is transformative. It does, however, raise pressing ethical and equity questions. How can we ensure that this powerful tool is accessible to all?…

Imagine a future where the lines between life and technology blur, where 3D printers, known for crafting everything from simple household items to complex mechanical parts, hold the power to redefine the landscape of medical science. This…