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Flexible Electronic Components

February 2, 2017

Researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a process to manufacture flexible electronic components using a 3D printed approach. This approach has the potential to replace traditional rugged circuit boards and power electronics such…

Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing Possible This Year

January 26, 2017

3D printing has become a useful tool for many applications, quickly creating plastic objects with precise dimensions. Currently, 3D printing materials are predominantly plastic-based, but two American companies have developed new printing methods which would expand the capabilities…

Finger Motions on Touchscreen Generate Power

January 25, 2017

Researchers from Penn State University, with funding from Samsung, have developed a new technology that generates electricity from an individual’s finger movements on a touch screen. The team hopes to provide up to 40 percent of a smartphone’s…

Medical Device Tests Vision From Home

January 24, 2017

As an increasing amount of digital products are introduced into the marketplace, consumers are spending more time staring at screens than ever. This causes an individual’s eyes to be under continuous strain and can lead to vision problems…

Robot Works Safely Alongside Humans

January 17, 2017

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are one of the fastest growing segments in the robotics market due to their ability to integrate into various procedures without eliminating human assistance. Franka Emika, a Munich-based robotics company, recently revealed their newest…

Giant Robot Provides Safety for Fukushima Cleanup

January 13, 2017

Master designer Vitaly Bulgarov recently teamed up with Korea Future Technology, a robotics company, to create a massive robotic mech suit that will help in the Fukushima cleanup. This robot mech suit stands 13 feet tall and encases…

Battery Made from Paper Powered by Bacteria

January 12, 2017

For years scientists have been exploring the properties of microbial fuel cells, testing their abilities in a variety of applications and industries. These biological cells are capable of generating electricity from the electrons that bacteria release as they…

Electric Truck In Developing Countries

January 11, 2017

In developing countries, women and children spend a combined 200 million hours transporting water each day for drinking, cooking, and cleaning purposes. Even with this effort, an estimated 4,000 children die each day due to a lack of…

HIV Implant Receives $140 M in Funding

January 10, 2017

In sub-Saharan Africa, approximately 24.7 million people are living with the HIV virus, accounting for 71 percent of the global total. With 2.1 million individuals having contracted HIV worldwide in 2015 alone, the virus shows no sign of…

Robot-Plant Biohybrids Create Vegetation Structures

January 9, 2017

Caring for a plant can often be a large challenge, requiring perfect conditions and routine maintenance to ensure healthy growth. Controlling the plant’s growth requires even further attention to form the end plant into a specific shape or…