Investigation & design

Researchers Develop a 3D Printed Insole With Integrated Sensors

Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and EPFL have succeeded in 3D printing an insole with integrated sensors that makes it possible to measure the sole pressure in the shoe and, therefore, during any activity. This solution will help athletes or patients to determine the performance and progress of the therapy.   ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Design BRAND: Escuela Técnica de Zúrich

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Investigation & design

Designers 3D-print a tree made entirely of algae-based biopolymers

Tree One, which even photosynthesizes, is the main project of Habitat One, a new architectural model for a carbon-neutral city, created by EcoLogicStudio for Hyundai Motor Company, at its headquarters in Seoul.   ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Design BRAND: EcoLogicStudio

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Investigation & design

Artificial intelligence to read people's minds

The system developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin could help people who are mentally aware but physically unable to speak, such as those debilitated by strokes, communicate intelligibly again.   ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Virtual Reality / Artificial Intelligence

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Investigation & design

NASA seeks benefits in 3D printing

The space center will create two new research institutes to develop technology in critical areas for engineering and climate ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Fabs BRAND: NASA

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Investigation & design

ADIA Lab to establish European headquarters in Spain to launch research programs in the fields of AI

The Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, has reached a agreement for ADIA Lab, the Abu-Dhabi-based research institute dedicated to data and computational sciences, to establish its European headquarters in Spain ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Technology centers BRAND: ADIA Lab

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Investigation & design

Joyseat, the perfect saddle for cyclists exists thanks to 3D printing

Because we all come in different shapes, sizes, and riding styles, Czech company Posedla set out to change the way cyclists choose their bike components. Thanks to 3D printing, a truly personalized saddle can be offered. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Design BRAND: Posedla

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Investigation & design

3D experiences without virtual glasses

ZTE's Nubia Pad 3D is an easy-to-use device with no extra setup or learning. The advanced 3D light field is enabled by a proprietary DLB layer that is embedded below the LCD screen, enabling 3D viewing. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Virtual Reality / Artificial Intelligence BRAND: ZTE

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Investigation & design

Ink with bacteria for 3D printing that produces compounds as resistant as bone

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have published a method for 3D printing an ink containing calcium carbonate-producing bacteria. The 3D printed mineralized biocomposite is unprecedentedly strong, lightweight and environmentally friendly, with a range of applications from art to biomedicine. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: New advances BRAND: EPFL

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Investigation & design

Scientists Develop a New Rotational and Multi-Material 3D Printing Technique

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have been able to put into practice a new way of printing in 3D: rotating and with helical filaments. This new technique is specially designed for use in soft robotics and structural composites. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: New advances BRAND: Harvard John A. Paulson

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Investigation & design

High flexibility and dynamism in 3D printed ceramic research

The 3D process offers great advantages in terms of time and costs to be able to evaluate ceramic test specimens. And, unlike classic manufacturing strategies, it also allows you to combine different materials. Research is focused here on technical ceramics and medical applications. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Technology centers BRAND: AIM3D

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