NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a patented 3D reinforced composite manufacturing technology to improve the strength and durability of FRP composites ...

The patented three-dimensional reinforced composite technology improves strength, durability and damage tolerance for ...

Thermoplastics can be heated and cooled multiple times with minimal change to their properties. Therefore, threaded inserts can be installed into thermoplastic 3D-printed assemblies using heat ...

Pineapple leaf fiber has long been valued in parts of Southeast Asia for traditional uses, including basketry in Malaysia and Thailand and textile applications in the Philippines. Its high cellulose ...

Otsuka Chemical, a Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer, developed Poticon—a filament for material extrusion 3D printing based on a composite of thermoplastic resin reinforced with ultra-fine ...

Formlabs officially launched Form Now, its previously announced commercial 3D printing service. Form Now gives customers direct access to the company’s industrial stereolithography and selective laser ...

Researchers have developed a type of strong, biodegradable plastic from bamboo. Called bioplastic, the material resembles oil-based plastics in strength and shapeability. It’s also claimed to offer ...

Most plastic forks, bottles, and shopping bags ever made still exist somewhere. Most are buried in a landfill or drifting in the oceans. Petrochemical plastics have been perhaps humanity’s greatest ...

The field of robotics has transformed drastically in this century, with a special focus on soft robotics. In this context, origami-inspired deployable structures with compact storage and efficient ...

The use of palpation is mentioned in the first medical writings dating back 3,500 y. Now known as elastography, this elasticity measurement is used for assessing the stage of liver fibrosis or ...