Novel application of 3D printing could enable the development of miniaturized medical implants, compact electronics, tiny robots, and more.
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Nano-sensor to be developed for commercial applications
An “electronic nose” sensor being commercialized by Innovation Economy Crowd (ieCrowd), will be further refined to detect deadly pathogens.
Paper and textiles can be processed into flexible electronics
Korean researchers develop a new process for rendering paper and textile fibers conductive with aluminum.
Texas Instruments outline plans for Chengdu investment
Operational investment could total up to $1.69 billion over the next 15 years and potentially include facilities, manufacturing equipment and land.
BASF announces acquisition of Deutsche Nanoschicht
BASF New Business GmbH has acquired all shares of the technology company Deutsche Nanoschicht GmbH.
Hydrogen sintering technique makes titanium production cheaper
Procedure produces near-net-shape titanium components with superior mechanical properties and significantly reduced energy consumption and processing costs.
Printing artificial bone
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
Nanotube catalyst gives alternative to precious metals
Economical non-precious-metal catalyst capitalizes on carbon nanotubes.
Carbon monoxide discovery solves catalytic problem
Catalysts can stop working when atoms on the surface start moving – new work means this dance of the atoms could now be observed and explained.
Nanoengineering boosts heat to energy conversion
Nanoengineering boosts semiconducting material’s ability to convert heat into power by 200 percent and its electrical conductivity by 43 percent.
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