3D printing nanoresonators: Towards miniaturized and multifunctional sensors
Micro-electro-mechanical devices (MEMS) are based on the integration of mechanical and electrical components on a micrometer scale. We all use them continuously in our everyday life: For example, in our mobile phones there are at least a dozen MEMS t.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro brainwave sensors could improve mental and physical health
Apple is working on technology that could turn the Apple Vision Pro into a brainwave reader to improve mental health, assist with training and workouts, and help with mindfulness.Any number of sensors, including brainwave and biometric, could be part.....»»
The Rise of Color in 3D Printing
True multi-material machines are here — and they’re good! The post The Rise of Color in 3D Printing appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
An air-stable single-crystal layered oxide cathode based on multifunctional structural modulation
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered a promising energy storage system due to their superior safety properties, low price, and plentiful sodium supplies, while the development of electrode materials plays a critical function in the performance.....»»
Epic Hackintosh project gets 3D printed Mac Plus body
One Apple enthusiast has managed to create a Hackintosh closely modeled on the Macintosh Plus, thanks to a considerable amount of 3D printing.Original Macintosh Plus [left], Kevin Noki's recreation [right]Some Hackintosh projects attempt to give user.....»»
New method uses enantioselective nickel catalysis to synthesize multifunctional chiral alkylboron compounds
National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have conceived a strategy using chiral nickel catalysts to facilitate the carboboration of alkenes, generating high-value enantioenriched alkylboronic esters......»»
Researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods......»»
Carbon-based supports for electrocatalysis under industrially relevant conditions
Carbon materials, due to their appropriate physicochemical characteristics such as high surface area, adjustable pore structure, variable morphology, and multifunctional surface properties based on chemical modifications, low cost, and ease of prepar.....»»
How to print from an Android phone or tablet
Printing from a mobile device is now easier than ever — you don't even need a PC. Here's how to print from an Android smartphone or tablet in multiple ways......»»
Save $100 on this compact, multi-purpose home 3D printer
Crutchfield has a fantastic deal on an AnkerMake M5C 3D printer which is perfect for anyone starting their 3D printing journey......»»
Apple looks beyond health for a large array of future Apple Watch sensors
Apple has been researching what more sensors can possibly be fitted into an Apple Watch, and specifically ones that are not related to health.Apple Watch already has many health sensors, but now it may be looking to measure moreIt's practically an in.....»»
Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space
New, highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers in the journal Device......»»
Lidar sensors vulnerable to spoofing attacks, researchers say
Using a series of high-frequency laser pulses, researchers created a 10-square meter perception dead zone......»»
Flexible AI optoelectronic sensors pave the way for standalone energy-efficient health monitoring devices
From creating images, generating text, and enabling self-driving cars, the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are vast and transformative. However, all this capability comes at a very high energy cost. For instance, estimates indicate tha.....»»
Mystery of curling paper solved
Although mankind has been using paper for at least 2,000 years, it still presents us with one or two mysteries. For example, it was previously unknown why paper printed on one side using inkjet printing starts to curl up after a few hours to days, ev.....»»
Printing the future: Tailoring chemistry for inorganic 3D micro-optics
In a recent publication in the journal Trends in Chemistry, researchers from the University of Twente delve into the potential of 3D printing ceramics in micro-optics. These tiny ceramic structures can potentially be used to generate light and store.....»»
A new method for successfully measuring electrical conductivity in microorganisms
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have developed an innovative methodology for measuring the electrical conductivity of microbial communities. This methodology holds promise for the development of batteries and electrochemical sensors using.....»»
Can I Use AI To Make Models For 3D Printing?
Kind of. Text-to-3D-model generators are here, but not optimized for printing The post Can I Use AI To Make Models For 3D Printing? appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Is there room for a smart ring in Apple’s lineup of wearable products?
Rumors about Apple working on a smart ring are not new. In fact, it’s been almost a decade since the company patented the concept of an “iRing” with sensors, but that product has never seen the light of day. More recently, rumors again raised t.....»»
Researchers hack a 3D printer to speed up fabrication of bioelectronics
The speed of innovation in bioelectronics and critical sensors gets a new boost with the unveiling of a simple, time-saving technique for the fast prototyping of devices......»»