Technologies and Materials Enabling Advanced Surgical Tools
When we talk about materials in surgical instruments, we must take into account that there are…
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Fusion Energy: Materials In Direct Contact With An Artificial Sun
As of today, there is still no net electricity contribution from nuclear fusion in our power…
Top Metals and Applications for Metal 3D Printing
At the conception of metal 3D printing technology in the 90s, it was only possible to…
2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Redefining Electronics
The technology has always been an integral part of our lives whether it’s a simple light…
The Holy Grail of Clean Energy – Why Fusion Is So Desirable Yet So Hard to Achieve
Did you ever wonder how the sun can warm you or even burn your skin from…
Electrically Conductive Polymers and Their Promise for the Medical Industry
When we think of polymers, the very first images to pop into our heads are most…
Everything You Need To Know About Metal 3D Printing
What is metal 3D printing? Metal 3D Printing is a manufacturing technique that allows fabrication of…
Responsive Design in the Digital Age: Why Rapid Prototyping is Here to Stay
The what and why of rapid prototyping Would you believe me if I told you that…
Top 3 Future Applications of Photo-Responsive Polymers
In my doctoral thesis, I worked in the exciting field of stimuli-responsive polymers. Scientists have been…
How Superconductors Are Enabling Electrification Of Transport Beyond The Car
Global electric car sales are surging based off the public concern for greenhouse gas emissions [1].…
The Future Of High-Temperature Materials For Gas Turbines
Gas turbines are prominent pieces of engineering with high material standards. As explained in the previous…
A Peek Inside the World of Flexible Electronics
A generic large-area electronic structure is composed of a substrate, a backplane and a frontplane system…