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Ioncell-F

Feb 11, 2023Comments off

Low-toxicity nitrocellulose textiles We often think of cotton when it comes to textiles, but manufacturers have also long explored wood as a raw material for

Pattern Transfer Nanomanufacturing

Mar 10, 2019Comments off

Flexible nanoparticle film generation University of South Carolina scientists have developed an innovative “misuse” of magnetic recording technology with intriguing possibilities. The technology is conventionally

Printable Nanosensors

Feb 20, 2019Comments off

Printable sensors that indicate material deformation Yeadon Space Agency creates electrically conductive composite materials using carbon nanotube–based inks. The nanotube coatings are durable and moisture

Spring Wood

Dec 30, 2018Comments off

Flexible incised solid wood Spring Wood makes use of strategically located cuts to impart solid wood with flexibility. Modern techniques to bend wood, used to

PneuSystems

Oct 28, 2018Comments off

Cellular pneumatic membrane PneuSystems is a modular, air-supported surface designed to function as a lightweight, adaptable architectural skin. Developed by research and design firm RVTR,

Smart Concrete

Jul 29, 2018Comments off

Stress-detecting concrete Smart concrete is capable of sensing the increase of stresses and early formation of cracks in concrete. This capacity is achieved by adding

Non Linear

Jul 22, 2018Comments off

Flexible interconnected lighting system Non Linear is a system of modular LED luminaires made of transparent acrylic. The individual lighting components consist of 1″-thick machined

Flash-Formed Iron

Jun 17, 2018Comments off

Gas-reduction ironmaking process Although steel is the most recycled material globally, steel manufacture is still energy-intensive and exhibits a high carbon footprint. Scientists at the

M-Blocks

May 27, 2018Comments off

Self-assembling robotic cubes M-Blocks are simple cubic robots that propel themselves through space without any conspicuous moving parts. Developed by scientists at MIT’s Computer Science

Smart Paint

Apr 08, 2018Comments off

Paint that monitors structural health Scientists at Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde have developed a Smart Paint for monitoring the physical health of the structures it