Research

Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have introduced an impressively versatile yet lightweight robotic technology: an elephant robot made with 3D printing. The 3D-printable lattice structure is made from simple foam, but it can be…

A new Spanish project is showing how 3D printing technology can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities. The initiative was developed by the San Juan de Dios Comillas University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (EUEF) in Madrid. In…

Can 3D printed components meet the strict standards required for nuclear energy applications? That’s the question being explored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The lab has just reached a significant milestone by successfully testing…

Picture yourself stretching a material, say, a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the thinner it becomes. A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow designed a material that does the opposite: plastics that grow wider when pulled.…

Researchers at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have developed an innovative 3D printed gel from grain sorghum. Assistant professor Ali Ubeyitogullari and postdoctoral fellow Sorour Barekat were able to utilize this drought-tolerant grain to create a stable…

The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed a new technology: laser-assisted cold spray (LACS). The team claims LACS is an improvement over existing cold spray technologies. They have also demonstrated…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide, and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Still, for a condition that is so widespread, it is difficult to diagnose. There…

Unfortunately, research on the female body, particularly concerning health, remains largely neglected. Researchers at ETH Zurich now want to change this with their groundbreaking study of breast milk cells. Specifically, how breast milk is produced within the body has not…

When we talk about the sectors that have implemented additive manufacturing, the list is long. More and more companies are betting on its adoption in the production chain. We have already seen its use in industries such as automotive, consumer…

Glass is a material that we encounter every day, and it can be found in many forms. It also has interesting characteristics for numerous applications: transparency, chemical inertness, electrical insulation, heat resistance and recyclability. However, despite its advantages, it is…

In recent years, 3D concrete printing has increasingly established itself as a legitimate technology in the construction industry. It can be used to produce buildings faster and more cost-effectively, so experts see great potential in 3D concrete printing to address…

Imagine having a gummy made just for you, with the right amount of iron, vitamin D or any other nutrient your body needs. A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), in collaboration with the University of…