What Is Rapid Prototyping? Methods, Technologies, and Applications
Rapid prototyping, also known as additive manufacturing, is a prototyping method that makes three-dimensional physical objects from a digital file. A 3D printer lays […]
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The Product Development Process
Bringing a product to life is more than building a prototype. The product development process is the structured roadmap that takes a […]
World’s Smallest Stent
Researchers at ETH Zurich, in Switzerland, have developed the world’s smallest stent using 4D printing. The stent is 40 times smaller than […]
Pediatric Smart Tracheostomy Device
A group of students at Stevens Institute of Technology has developed a smart pediatric tracheostomy device. The device is designed to alert […]
Low Cost Endoscope Makes Cancer Screenings More Available
Engineers at the University of Leeds, in England, have redesigned the traditional endoscope to be more affordable for use in countries where […]
Everything You Need to Know About Nitinol — Shape Memory Alloy Guide
Nitinol (pronounced night-in-all) is a metal alloy with unique properties and uses. This amazing metal alloy can “remember” or change shape depending […]
Wearable Epinephrine Delivery Device
A team of students at Rice University is developing a small, foldable epinephrine delivery device that can be worn on the wrist, […]
Wearable Biopsy Device
A team of engineers and doctors at the University of Michigan have developed a wearable biopsy device that can continuously capture live […]
Connecticut Team Places In Top 3 For NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
The Mars Incubator team, based out of New Haven, Connecticut, placed among the top three teams in Phase 3: Level 4 of […]
Low Profile Ankle Exoskeleton
A new type of ankle exoskeleton is being designed at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. The design is lightweight, low-profile, and […]