Materials

Sometimes, solving complex challenges requires the simplest solutions—like reaching for table salt. Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have discovered a novel way to create adhesives by harnessing the natural attraction…

A new generation of large-scale metal 3D printing technology is here, promising to change the way complex metal parts are manufactured. The Vipra AM platform utilizes a robotic Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process, combining advanced…

Graphene is a unique form of carbon, consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a neat honeycomb pattern. Recently, researchers at Florida State University discovered that twisting and layering graphene can change its ability…

As global demand for high-performance electronics grows, innovation is crucial to meet technology's evolving needs. In this effort, scientists at the University of Minnesota have created a material that allows electrons to move faster while…

Adam Zewe | MIT News October 30, 2024 Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one…

A research team at the University of Virginia developed protective coatings that enable turbine engines to run at higher temperatures. According to lead researcher, professor, and chair of the Department of Materials Science and…

A team of Korean researchers has developed a new thermoelectric material designed for wearable devices like smart clothing or medical sensors. It can generate stable thermal energy even in extreme conditions, balancing thermoelectric…

October 24, 2024 Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, congratulates the finalists for the 2024  Create the Future Design Contest, a global challenge to engineers and innovators…

A collaborative team of scientists co-led by the Simon research group at ASU in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the University of Southern Mississippi, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the…

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…