Robotics
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Researchers develop self-powered tactile sensors
A team of researchers led by Professor Hanjun Ryu from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, has introduced novel manufacturing strategies to overcome the limitations of piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors. This…
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Princeton researchers 3D print soft, flexible materials
According to Princeton University, engineers have developed an easily scalable 3D printing technique to manufacture soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive – qualities…
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Advancing motor manufacturing with magnetic 3D printing
According to the National Research Council of Science and Technology, the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) has developed magnetic 3D printing technology capable of manufacturing high-performance motors. The…
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Researchers develop 3D prints that can crawl, fold, and snap
According to Oregon State University, researchers have developed a new 3D printing approach for shape-changing materials that are likened to muscles – opening the potential for improved applications in robotics,…
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ABB Robotics launches new Ultra Accuracy feature
ABB Robotics, a leading developer of robotic arm technology, has launched Ultra Accuracy, a new feature for its GoFa cobot family that delivers the highest level of precision available in…
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Rapid Fusion invests £500,000 into ‘Apollo’ 3D printing system
Rapid Fusion, a UK-based engineering team and sister business of 3D printing hardware specialist EVO 3D, has invested more than £500,000 into bringing to market its ‘Apollo’ system – a…
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Researchers use adaptive 3D printing system to pick and place bugs
According to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind adaptive 3D printing system to identify the positions of randomly distributed organisms and safely move them to…
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Aibuild unveils new software, branding, and partnerships
At Rapid + TCT in Los Angeles, from June 25-27, Aibuild, a provider of autonomous 3D printing technologies and the winner of the TCT 2023 Software Award, will premier Aibuild…
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MIT researchers 3D print solenoid electromagnets
MIT researchers have made significant strides towards building electronic devices, such as dialysis machines, using solely 3D printing technology. This innovation has the potential to drastically cut costs, minimize manufacturing…
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3D printed hairs detect flow and environmental changes
According to an article written by Jeff Kelley and published by Virginia Commonwealth University, the purpose of eyelashes and brows is to catch dust and debris from entering the eyes.…
