Articles tagged with Manufacturing
The partnership will boost the Chicago-area innovation ecosystem by providing a new model for manufacturing high-tech start-ups. Argonne scientists will utilize mHUB's expertise and resources in manufacturing and business modeling to support energy tech-related companies.
Researchers from Empa and re-fer AG have developed a new building material called memory-steel, which uses shape-memory alloys to permanently prestress concrete structures. The material eliminates the need for hydraulic prestressing, reducing space requirements and making it suitable for confined spaces.
The DOE has funded Argonne's high-efficiency latent heat thermal energy storage system (TESS) for use in building applications and process/manufacturing industries. TESS can store waste heat, reducing costs and increasing energy efficiency, especially during periods of high electricity pricing.
Experts aim to understand how birds create resilient nests using twigs, leaves, and other materials, with potential applications in building, packaging, self-repairing, and shock-absorption. By studying the collective mechanical interactions of disordered filaments, they hope to develop new technologies inspired by nature.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed an AI-powered system called WiseEye that can detect fabric defects with high accuracy, minimizing the chance of producing substandard fabric. The system is installed on weaving machines to automatically inspect fabrics and reduce labor costs, enhancing production efficiency.
A new study by Yale researchers found that brand cache plays a significant role in extending smartphone lifespans, with iPhones lasting up to 67 months compared to Samsung phones' 54.5 months. The study analyzed over 500,000 secondhand phone listings on eBay and found that Apple's brand reputation contributes to its longer lifespan.
A collaboration between industry and science aims to improve the longevity of lead batteries by understanding complex chemical interactions. The research will focus on improving the performance of lead batteries using advanced tools and techniques.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a high-performance flexible transparent force touch sensor that overcomes traditional limitations in sensing performance. The sensor features high sensitivity, transparency, bending insensitivity, and manufacturability, making it suitable for industrial-grade applications.
The High Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) Program aims to optimize production processes, enhance product quality and speed up design and testing cycles using supercomputers. Argonne researchers will work with industry partners and scientists at the ALCF to develop advanced manufacturing technologies.
Researchers at Purdue University are developing a new simulation platform that uses artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things to simulate factory settings. The platform aims to help manufacturers assess business success and risks, offset costs, and prepare workers for collaborating with robots.
The TIME for Robotics program will use virtual reality and personalized learning to teach students about robotics in advanced manufacturing, addressing fears that robots will take jobs. The program aims to attract diverse students and provide a skills gap solution for the industry.
The Critical Materials Institute has made a breakthrough in printing aligned anisotropic magnets using additive manufacturing. By applying magnetic alignment, researchers were able to improve the magnetic performance of the magnets without using more critical rare earth materials.
The new system can produce different proteins in a fully automated, hands-free manner and is of comparable quality to commercially available versions. It enables flexible switching between products as they are needed, making it useful for producing rare disease treatments.
Professor Daniel Bellingradt is researching Amsterdam's significance in the European paper industry during the 17th and 18th centuries. He investigates how communication relied on paper goods, trade networks, and recycling practices.
Researchers from the University of Toronto found that leaders tend to transfer their past cultural experience to new groups, creating ineffective cultures. This 'cultural transfer perspective' highlights the need for leaders to disconnect from their past experiences and analyze current circumstances to create effective cultures.
Researchers developed a new suite of tests to simulate scratching processes on automobile clearcoats, providing valuable data on vulnerability, fracture resistance, and resilience. The tests aim to create more scratch-resistant and resilient coatings that meet consumer and industrial demands.
Researchers from NIST developed a laser power sensor that can be built into manufacturing devices for real-time measurements. The 'smart mirror' uses radiation pressure to measure the force of light on a reflective surface, providing high accuracy and sensitivity for lasers of hundreds of watts.
A research team studied liquid penetration on rough surfaces, providing key findings for everyday products like cosmetics and industrial applications. The study identifies five variables controlling cavity-filling rates, required for liquids to penetrate cavities in surfaces.
The DIY bio movement is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry with open-source protocols for manufacturing off-patent insulin, increasing competition and potentially making life-saving medicine more affordable. The Open Insulin Project, a case study, aims to develop and release an open-source protocol for manufacturing insulin.
A new Clemson University program, THINKER, aims to close the skills gap in advanced manufacturing by matching graduate students with technical college students. The program will equip students with both technical and soft skills, including communication and collaboration.
Researchers find way to reduce production costs of solar cells by more than 10 percent through nano-texturing silicon and atomic layer deposition. The cost per unit power drops, making solar energy comparable to conventional electricity.
A new study reveals that IT jobs have grown by 19.5% between 2004 and 2017, while less IT-intensive occupations grew only 2.4% over the same period. The growth in IT jobs is more than eight times the growth rate of other jobs.
Researchers have developed a new laser technique to bind aluminum with plastic in injection molding, creating stronger lightweight materials. The method uses continuous infrared lasers to pretreat aluminum sheets, improving adhesion strength and paving the way for more efficient vehicles.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a shape-shifting material that can transform into complex, pre-programmed shapes via light and temperature stimuli. The controllable material could have broad applications for manufacturing, robotics, and biomedical devices.
Researchers at NIST and WTEC advocate for a collaborative approach to nanoparticle manufacturing, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and resources across disciplines. The study identifies common challenges in material, process, and application, suggesting that solving these problems could advance the entire enterprise.
A research collaboration led by Pittsburgh University's Swanson School of Engineering received a $750,000 Department of Energy grant to develop innovative technologies for fossil energy power systems. The team will utilize additive manufacturing and integrated computational materials engineering to design superior alloy components.
Researchers from Binghamton University have developed a new manufacturing technique that can avoid the coffee ring effect in printing technology, resulting in improved inkjet printer quality. The technique uses electrospray to add nanoparticles to droplets, leading to more even dispersal of ink and stopping the coffee ring effect.
Developing vaccines for human parasites has proven challenging, with key challenges including immune response issues and limited scalability. GW researchers have outlined five key lessons learned along the critical path to vaccine development, aimed at accelerating progress in eradicating these diseases of poverty.
Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum discovered vulnerabilities in IPsec's IKEv1 protocol, which enable attackers to intercept specific information. The Bleichenbacher attack was successful against four network equipment providers, prompting manufacturers to eliminate security gaps.
Strathclyde will benefit from a UK-wide £1 billion funding boost to create the technologies of tomorrow through three Catapult Centres. The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) is set to receive £96 million, while FutureForge will establish a major advanced engineering facility.
Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have developed an ultra-stable turntable to capture fast 3D tomographic images at a rate of approximately 2000 projections per second. This breakthrough enables detailed analysis of material processing, such as pore formation in metallic foams.
A study by University of California, Berkeley economists found that air pollution emissions from US manufacturing fell by 60% between 1990 and 2008 due to stricter environmental regulations. The researchers analyzed data on over 1,400 products and found that changes in production technologies were the primary driver of these decreases.
Researchers created an MRI coil that produces images with three times higher resolution than standard coils, enabling easy whole-body imaging of mice. The new coil design uses inexpensive materials and manufacturing technology, reducing noise and improving image quality.
The University of Texas at Arlington's TMAC has been awarded $6.6 million to help small and mid-sized manufacturing firms develop or improve products, processes, and human capital. Over the last decade, TMAC has served over 2,100 customers, saving them more than $1.2 billion in costs and retaining or generating over 35,000 jobs.
The article reveals how Japanese companies have mastered the production of high-quality synthetic suede for luxury cars, offering advantages over natural leather and suede. The development of this material has led to a boom in business for manufacturers, with increased demand prompting expansions and ramped-up production.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new 3D printing method that creates porous microlattice structures in battery electrodes, resulting in fourfold increase in specific capacity and twofold increase in areal capacity. The technology has potential applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, aerospace, a...
Researchers at UConn and UTRC developed 'smart' machine components that alert users to damage and wear using advanced additive manufacturing technology. The components use semisolid metal ink to create conductive silver filament lines that act as wear sensors, detecting damage in real-time.
A team of mathematicians from around the world collaborated to solve real-world problems faced by industry. By applying mathematical models to the manufacture of stackable fabricated potato chips, they aimed to predict cooking times, optimize chip position, and improve the overall efficiency of the process.
A study by Indiana University Kelley School of Business researchers found that recycling can be a strategic supply source for manufacturers, resulting in cost savings per unit, higher quantities, and greater profits. Recycling rare materials like tungsten can insulate manufacturers from market volatility and increase their competitive ...
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a low-cost process to form smooth metallic circuits at the nanoscale using roll-to-roll newspaper printing. This technique enables the creation of touch screens and biosensors with improved performance.
A new technique has been developed to manufacture non-stick food molds at a lower cost and with ease. The method involves transforming metal sheets covered in teflon and PVC into the desired shape using a punch guided by a computer, resulting in functional molds.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new way to chemically deposit a second face on Janus membranes, resulting in more robust and precisely structured membranes. This breakthrough could help optimize or enable various industrial processes, including wastewater treatment and biofuel production.
The Rensselaer project aims to develop an operator-guided, semi-automatic assembly process using industrial robots integrated with multiple sensors. The goal is to improve manufacturing productivity by enhancing the operator's capabilities through advanced robotics and appropriately applying technological strengths.
The University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering is leading a $1 million project to advance design and manufacture of nuclear plant components via 3D printing. The team aims to develop innovative dissolvable supports, topology optimization, and microstructure design to reduce costs and improve structural integrity.
The University of California, Irvine has received a $5 million National Science Foundation grant to support nearly 200 community college transfer students pursuing engineering degrees in advanced manufacturing. Under the program, each student will receive up to $10,000 annually over five years.
Researchers developed a rapid method for creating highly detailed physical models directly from volumetric data stacks, overcoming current limitations in 3D data processing workflows. The new approach enables accurate anatomical details to be replicated in 3D-printed models, improving diagnostics and presurgical planning.
A new laser technology developed by Swansea University has won the Materials Science Venture Prize, allowing for real-time monitoring of molten metal furnaces without stopping production. This innovation saves steel plants up to £4.5 million a year and can be applied to various metals such as aluminium and copper.
Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design have successfully developed sustainable 3D printing using cellulose, a widely available organic compound. The new material, FLAM, is strong, lightweight, and inexpensive, with a production cost 10 times lower than traditional plastics.
A novel gene encoding the enzyme thebaine synthase has been isolated from the opium poppy, enabling the commercial production of non-plant based biosynthetic manufacturing systems for active opioid agents and intermediates. This breakthrough opens the door to creating new opioid molecules with reduced addictiveness.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a one-step 3D printing process for multimaterial projects, allowing for faster production and reduced manufacturing steps. The technology enables the creation of complex products with multiple parts in one operation, reducing the need for adhesives and joint connections.
A study found that extreme price competition in the generic pharmaceutical market leads to more manufacturing-related recalls, which may put patients at serious health risk. The researchers suggest that regulators and insurers should temper their pressure on pharmaceutical companies to bring prices down.
Researchers at NIST developed a novel power meter called 'Smart Mirror' that measures laser power in real-time using radiation pressure. The device is compact, sensitive, and fast, enabling continuous measurement during welding and calibration processes.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a 3D printer that creates delicate networks of hardened isomalt sugar structures, which can be used to grow cells and tissue, or create microfluidic devices. The structures' ability to precisely control mechanical properties makes them ideal for biomedical applications.
Researchers have developed an automated atom fabrication process using machine learning, paving the way for mass production of atom-scale devices. This breakthrough aims to reduce energy consumption by 1000 times and increase computation speed a hundredfold, making it a game-changing technology for the information age.
The UTA industrial engineering team partnered with Foxconn to develop data analytics and smart manufacturing solutions for improving efficiency in large-scale cell phone manufacturing processes. The partnership resulted in the development of automated systems to detect fake parts, reduce human inspection time, and increase output.
The MIT researchers developed modular blocks that can be assembled to produce diagnostic devices for diseases such as cancer, Zika virus, and tuberculosis. These 'plug-and-play' devices are inexpensive, easy to use, and can perform multiple biochemical functions, potentially improving access to medical technology in developing countries.
Researchers explore creating self-assembling microscopic particles to manufacture materials in space with tailored nanostructures. The ability to create self-assembling and potentially self-repairing materials could be key to surviving deep space destinations.
Researchers have proposed a non-contact method to assess internal stress in composite materials, allowing for early detection of damage and improving operational safety. The new technology uses amorphous soft magnetic circuits to detect stress without physical contact.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new polymer-curing process that uses minimal energy and cuts manufacturing time in half. The breakthrough could lead to cost-effective production of high-performance polymers for aerospace and automotive industries.
Textile composites' strength and durability can be compromised by a simple wrinkle in the manufacturing process. Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a custom-made fixture to iron out this issue, improving their effectiveness by pulling materials in two directions simultaneously.