Articles tagged with Printing
Researchers have made significant progress toward creating robots that can build nearly anything, including vehicles, buildings, and even bigger robots. The new system uses complex voxels that can carry power, data, and force, enabling the building of structures with intelligence.
A new technique allows printing electronic circuits onto curved and corrugated surfaces without binding agents, paving the way for soft electronic technologies. Prototype smart contact lenses, pressure-sensitive gloves, and transparent electrodes have been created using this method.
A new MIT-developed heat treatment transforms 3D-printed metal microstructure, enabling energy-efficient 3D printing of blades for gas turbines and jet engines. Researchers discovered a way to improve the structure by adding an additional heat-treating step.
The CMU Array, a new microelectrode array, offers customized treatments for neurological disorders by allowing for three-dimensional sampling and ultra-high-density configurations. This technology has the potential to transform how doctors treat conditions like epilepsy and limb function loss.
The researchers used a 3D laser printing approach to create high-quality, complex polymer optical devices directly on the end of an optical fiber. The device turns normal laser light into a twisted Bessel beam with low diffraction and can be used for applications like STED microscopy and particle manipulation.
Researchers at Stanford University have designed a new 3D printing method called injection CLIP (iCLIP) that is 5-10 times faster than the quickest high-resolution printer currently available. This technology allows for the use of multiple types of resin in a single object, enabling the creation of complex objects with varying properti...
A new 3D printing technique allows for the mass production of customized electronic machines, enabling advanced applications in robotics, medical devices, and others. This breakthrough could revolutionize manufacturing by providing a cost-effective solution for producing sensors in smaller volumes.
A team of researchers from NIST, UW-Madison, and Argonne National Laboratory identified key compositions that enable consistent 3D-printing of 17-4 PH stainless steel with favorable properties. The new findings could help producers cut costs and increase manufacturing flexibility.
Researchers have developed a technology using flying robots that mimic the collective building methods of bees and wasps to construct and repair large structures. The Aerial Additive Manufacturing system consists of drones that work autonomously but are monitored by human controllers, adapting their techniques as needed.
A new study led by Tokyo University of Science researchers identifies altered gene expression and cell function changes that drive DNA damage and neoplasia in cholangiocytes exposed to 1,2-dichloropropane. The findings highlight the importance of macrophage involvement in carcinogenesis.
Researchers developed a simple and versatile nanoparticle ink made from tin oxide, which can be printed at relatively low temperatures using microwave technology. This ink enables the mass production of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells with power-conversion efficiencies of up to 18%.
The article discusses the principle of inkjet printing technique and its application on micro-display for AR/VR, highlighting the advantages of super inkjet printing technology. It also explores the non-radiation energy transfer mechanism and color conversion efficiency in color conversion layer for micro-LED displays.
Researchers have developed a coating material that can be written on using UV light and erased again using oxygen, enabling reusable/rewritable surfaces in various applications. The material exhibits high contrast and stability, with up to 50 write-erase cycles possible without notable loss of contrast.
Researchers at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences developed a novel photolithography technique to create self-enclosed, porous channels in microfluidic devices. This process enables the creation of high-resolution channels capable of carrying aqueous solutions and separating small biomolecules.
The National Institute for Materials Science has developed an oxidation-resistant copper core–nickel shell ink, significantly improving resistance to degradation. This cheaper and more stable ink may popularize printed electronics, offering comparable conductivity to conventional metallic inks.
Researchers from NTU Singapore and KIMM create chemical-free printing technique to fabricate semiconductor wafers with nanowires. The method produces highly uniform and scalable wafers, leading to improved performance and high chip yield.
A flexible and easy-to-use micropen setup is capable of directly writing on surfaces to a microprecise level. The device allows for the printing of microarrays, lines, curves, and other structures in real-time using biomaterial or conductive ink.
A new approach controls the coffee ring effect in spray-coating, leading to high-performance perovskite solar cells with 19.17% power conversion efficiency. The reaction-dependent method uses solvent selection to regulate solute distribution and achieve uniform films.
Researchers have developed a novel data storage method using mixtures of fluorescent dyes, which can store binary information at high density with fast read/write speeds. The technique encodes sequences of 0s and 1s into dye molecules, allowing for the storage of digital information for thousands of years or longer.
A new composite ink composed of ceramic particles in polymer acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) has been developed to make foldable electronics easier and cheaper to manufacture. The ink enables the creation of flexible, large-area dielectric substrates suitable for millimeter-wave devices, including 5G antennas.
Researchers investigated glass fiber-reinforced epoxy-based flat laminates with pultrusion, a fast and versatile composite manufacturing process. The study found significant promise for structural applications of these 'shape memory' composites in various industries.
A team from Penn State has developed a method to print biodegradable electronics on complex geometries and potentially human skin. The technique uses low-cost, low-heat pulses of light to transfer zinc nanoparticles to the surface.
Scientists at NIMS have developed a new method for printing high-performance thin-film transistors and three-dimensional circuits using low-temperature-catalyzed, solution-processed SiO2. The resulting devices exhibit the highest field-effect mobilities ever recorded at an operating voltage of 1 V or less.
Researchers developed a dual surface architectonic process to print submicrometer-scale circuit patterns by increasing chemical polarity on predetermined areas, enabling fine circuit lines (0.6 µm in width) and ultra-high resolution metallic nanoparticle inks.
Researchers provide a systematic overview of printing technologies for scaling up perovskite solar cells, highlighting the key role of ink engineering in achieving high-quality thin films. The study also discusses the technical feasibility of printing additional layers and presents progress on roll-to-roll printing and stability issues.
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a camera with a curvy, adaptable imaging sensor that can improve image quality in various applications. The new imager retains high pixel density and performs well even after stretching up to 30%, making it suitable for endoscopes, night-vision goggles, and fish-eye cameras.
Engineers at Duke University have created the world's first fully recyclable printed electronics by demonstrating a fully functional transistor made from three carbon-based inks. The researchers successfully reclaimed nearly 100% of all-carbon-based transistors while retaining their future functionality.
A team of researchers from Pompeu Fabra University has developed a new technology to print cellular devices on paper that can be used outside the laboratory. These devices can detect multiple markers and generate complex responses, making them useful for applications such as detecting mercury, cholera, or preeclampsia.
Researchers have developed a new technique called sonolithography, which harnesses the power of sound to create precise patterns on surfaces from aerosol droplets or particles. This method has far-reaching implications for biomedicine, electronics, and other fields, offering improved speed, cost, and precision in non-contact patterning.
Researchers fabricated large-area periodic lead halide perovskite nanostructures using a space-confined solution growth method. These structures were able to modulate reflection and control light emission angles, enabling low-threshold lasing and realization of lenticular printing laser displays.
Researchers at Skoltech created a multisensor 'electronic nose' using additive manufacturing technologies, enabling sensitive gas detection in portable electronics and healthcare. The device can distinguish between different alcohol vapors, including methanol, at low concentrations.
Scientists have developed inexpensive conductive inks for clog-free ballpoint pens that can draw flexible electronic circuits on a variety of textures and even rough or irregular surfaces. The new ink composition provides stable and smooth writing performance, releasing no harmful gases during use.
Researchers developed a novel technique to produce high-performing biometric sensors by printing them directly on human skin at room temperature. The sensors can capture precise temperature, humidity, blood oxygen levels, and heart performance signals, and are environmentally friendly, making them suitable for people with sensitive skin.
Researchers have developed a low-cost, miniaturized biochip that uses machine learning and microfluidics technology to analyze cancer cells at the single-cell level. The device enables precise characterization of various cancer types and study cellular heterogeneity, potentially improving cancer treatment drugs.
The RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection is preserving a rare collection of Hebrew wood types used by the Jewish-American press at the turn of the 20th century. The collection includes sets from one of the longest-running Yiddish daily newspapers still in publication, The Forward.
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology developed ultrathin organic solar cells using inkjet printing, achieving a power conversion efficiency of 4.73 percent and paving the way for flexible, lightweight energy harvesting in various applications.
A team of researchers has created a new family of inks that can print electronic devices with unprecedented scales. The ink formulation overcomes the coffee ring effect, allowing for uniform thickness and properties in printed shapes.
Swansea University researchers have reported a record efficiency of 12.2% for four layers of roll-to-roll printed perovskite solar cells (PSCs), marking a significant step towards commercialization. This achievement utilizes the advantages of slot-die coating, which provides controlled wet film thickness and efficient material usage.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are using a new scalable manufacturing method to create customizable types of nanocarbons directly on flexible materials. This process enables patterning functional nanocarbons needed for emerging flexible-device applications in healthcare, energy, and consumer electronics.
Researchers at Tufts University developed biomaterial-based inks that respond to chemicals released from the body or environment, providing a detailed map of human response or exposure. The technology can detect a wide range of biological conditions and molecules, potentially tracking air quality and environmental monitoring.
A South Korean research team has developed moldable nanomaterials and a one-step printing technology to produce ultrathin metalens that are 100 times thinner than human hair. The new technology reduces production costs by 1/100, making VR/AR devices more accessible.
The KIT team developed printable organic photodiodes that can detect varying wavelengths, enabling color selection and filterless multichannel visible light communication. These sensors are suitable for mobile devices and have the potential to be used in various applications, including the internet of things and Industry 4.0.
Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University have successfully printed electrodes for miniature li-ion batteries using an inkjet printer. The proposed technological approach utilizes a lithium and manganese-enriched cathode material, which can lead to further miniaturization of these power supplies.
Researchers at Linköping University and RISE have developed a process to print complete integrated circuits with over 100 organic electrochemical transistors. The technology uses screen printing and can be used to power devices such as displays and sensors.
The new CHIMERA printer produces digital 3D holograms with unprecedented detail and realistic color, created using low-cost commercial lasers and high-speed printing. The printer can produce wide-field-of-view holograms with full parallax, ideal for applications such as museum displays and architectural models.
Researchers at Duke University have developed a fully print-in-place technique for electronics that can be applied to delicate surfaces like human skin and paper. This advance paves the way for high-adhesion electronic tattoos, personalized biosensors and rapid prototyping for custom electronics.
Researchers from FEFU and international colleagues develop a multi-purpose sensor using nanotextured gold film, enabling trace-level molecule detection in liquid and gas environments. The sensor's sensitivity is attributed to resonant optical properties of nanoantennas created by femtosecond laser printing.
Researchers have created a rewriteable paper coating that can encrypt secret information using relatively low-tech invisible ink--water. The method allows reversible secure printing for at least 30 cycles, significantly reducing the cost and being environmentally friendly.
A team of researchers has reported a new manufacturing method, CAS printing, to produce curvy electronic devices such as smart contact lenses and hemispherical solar cells. The technique enables the efficient production of three-dimensional curvy structures with high accuracy.
Researchers developed a novel laser-driven programmable non-contact transfer printing technique that eliminates temperature increases and enables precise assembly of micro-scale objects. This innovation opens up engineering opportunities in flexible electronics, paper-based electronics, bio-integrated electronics, and MicroLED displays.
Conjugated polymers are stretched and flattened using polymer printing, enabling better charge transport. The new method produces flat conjugated polymers with exciting optoelectronic properties.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for producing highly detailed structures measuring less than 100 micrometres, enabling the creation of the world's smallest stent with shape-memory properties. The stent has shown promising initial findings and could potentially open the door to minimally invasive surgery.
The seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association will be released in October with a first printing of 700,000 copies. The new edition includes major innovations and updates to support both new and experienced authors, making their writing more precise, concise, and inclusive.
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology developed a transfer-printing technology for creating high-performance sensors on diverse shapes and structures. The KIST team used hydrogel and nano ink to easily create electrodes, overcoming limitations in traditional transfer printing processes.
Researchers developed a scalable method for fabricating planar zinc-manganese oxide (Zn//MnO2) batteries, which deliver high volumetric capacity and notable energy density. The batteries also exhibit long-term cyclability and flexibility without capacity decay.
The Graphene Flagship partners with the European Space Agency and the University of Cambridge to launch a rocket into space, testing the printing of graphene patterns on silicon substrates in zero gravity. The mission aims to validate graphene's self-assembly properties and pave the way for its use in long-term space exploration.
A team of Kyoto University researchers has created the smallest 'Great Wave' ever produced, just 1mm in width, without using pigments. This breakthrough uses Organized Microfibrillation (OM) technology to create a new palette of colors and applications in fields like anti-forgery technology, health, and food safety.
Researchers from KAUST have exploited inkjet printing to generate high-efficiency solar cells, replacing inorganic semiconductors with lightweight and flexible organic materials. The technique allows for customized designs, rapid design changes, and low-cost manufacturing, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Scientists from SUTD have developed a plasmonic upconversion optical security device that displays an ultrahigh resolution color print under white light, while revealing different luminescent information under infrared illumination. The device uses monolayers of upconversion nanophosphors to achieve true color printing.
Researchers from Drexel University and Trinity College in Ireland have created a conductive MXene ink for 3D printing micro-supercapacitors, which outperforms existing energy storage devices. The ink can be used to print flexible energy storage components of any size or shape.