Research

Exploring the mysteries of the ocean depths has long been an irresistible challenge for scientists. Like the vastness of space, the ocean remains largely uncharted territory, with its depths holding valuable information that could provide important insights into our planet’s…

There is now a wide variety of processes in the field of innovative 3D printing technology. One of these is so-called two-photon polymerization (2PP), which is often used in applications for 3D printing in the micrometer range, such as in…

Do you know what the most dangerous animal on the planet is? Contrary to common expectations it is not lions, hippos, sharks or any other predator creators. Rather, it is the common mosquito. On average, mosquitos kill about 750,000 people…

The use of 3D printing in soft robotics has grown in recent years and is undoubtedly an important resource for researchers in the field, who exploit the possibilities of additive manufacturing to achieve results not otherwise achievable. Filobot is a…

Researchers at San Diego State University are revolutionizing body armor design, taking inspiration from the resilience and adaptability of marine life. Spearheaded by Professor Yang Yang and his research team, this transformative approach integrates cutting-edge sensing capabilities into protective gear…

As the need for organ donations, especially for hearts, kidneys and livers, becomes more prevalent, more and more scientists are dedicating themselves to finding ways to create viable artificial organs, although there has been little success in recent years. However,…

Even as metal 3D printing grows in popularity, especially as a way to create complex metal shapes, there are still obstacles to overcome. One significant one, can be the high production costs, for example due to the need for significant…

Over the past few decades, we have increasingly seen the impact that climate change is having on our world. One of the first and clearest signs was the destruction of coral reefs worldwide, including the Great Barrier Reef, as NASA…

Metalworking and oxygen are like oil and water, they do not mix well. Oxygen is a major disruptive factor in manufacturing, as it causes oxide layers to form. These in turn reduce the quality of a workpiece and lead to…

What if you could 3D print large-scale metal parts quickly and cheaply? That’s the question posed by a team from MIT, and more specifically the MIT Self-Assembly Lab, who set out to circumvent the current limitations of metal 3D printing.…

Nowadays, it seems that there is a never-ending quest for what could be considered the “perfect” shoe. In these efforts, 3D printing is often the technology of choice, as it allows for fully customized shoes fit to the customer. But…

The skin is the largest human organ and the largest sensory connection to the rest of the world due to its more than 1,000 nerve endings. This makes it not just incredibly important to humans as they interact with their…