Japanese researchers have succeeded in developing a mass production method for ultra-high-purity 2-inch diamond wafers. A 2-inch diamond wafer theoretically enables enough quantum memory to record 1 billion Blu-ray discs. This is…
Soft assistive robotic wearables get a boost from rapid design tool
Scientists have created a design and fabrication tool for soft pneumatic actuators for integrated sensing, which can power personalized health care, smart homes, and gaming. Soft, pneumatic actuators might not be a…
Discovery of the one-way superconductor, thought to be impossible
A research group at TU Delft have discovered one-way superconductivity without magnetic fields, something that was thought to be impossible ever since its discovery in 1911 – up till now. The discovery,…
MIT researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker using straightforward fabrication process
MIT engineers have developed a paper-thin loudspeaker that can turn any surface into an active audio source. This thin-film loudspeaker produces sound with minimal distortion while using a fraction of the energy…
Smarter 3D printing makes better parts faster | SmartScan
3D printers may soon get better at producing intricate metal and plastic parts, thanks to new software developed at the University of Michigan that reduces harmful heat buildup in laser powder bed…