3d printing

Nuts And Bolts—Building A Safer, Sustainable World

From keeping electronics cool to building new homes and safeguarding health, these three TechOffers highlight the power of novel materials in a variety of industries.

Stretchable 3D Printing In High Resolution

Researchers have developed hydrogels that can be 3D printed in high resolution and stretched by up to 1,300 percent.

The Business Of Space

Smaller, cheaper, lighter, leaner. Welcome to the ‘NewSpace’ era, where starting a space tech company doesn’t have to be rocket science.

The New Rules Of Digital Trade

With the internet and emerging digital technologies transforming global trade, is there a need for new laws to regulate this rapidly evolving landscape? A panel of experts discussed this question at SMU’s conference on digital trade.

The Pulse Of Manufacturing

Looking to ride the wave of the fourth industrial revolution? This trio of trends could be the wind in your sails.

Measures To Make 3D Printers Safer

Scientists recommend using 3D printers in a HEPA-filtered enclosure to reduce the impact of nanoparticle emissions.

How Fish Fly Without Wings

Unlike other flying fish, the ribbon halfbeak twists its body at a right angle to use its dorsal and anal fins to fly.

Smoothing Out The Rough Edges Of 3D Printed Objects

Researchers have developed a surface finishing process for 3D printed objects that combines better quality with low cost and less waste.

Lights, Carbon Nitride, Bone Regeneration!

Growing stem cells on carbon nitride sheets not only activates bone-related genes, but also releases calcium ions when exposed to red light.