3D Printing Homes on Earth and the Moon
In Austin, Texas, a construction site hums without hammers or saws. Instead, a robotic nozzle extrudes layers of concrete, building…
Materials & Manufacturing
EU Innovation Fund Spurs Net-Zero and EV Battery Advances
The European Commission’s Innovation Fund 2024 calls closed on 24 April, drawing an unprecedented 373 project proposals aimed at accelerating…
Stimuli-Responsive Functional Molecular Liquids Explained
Advances in soft materials are reshaping the design of next-generation devices, particularly where flexibility, adaptability, and high performance intersect. Functional…
Rheinmetall’s Mobile Smart Factory Brings Field-Ready 3D Printing
At a European Defence Agency event, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH unveiled a mission support concept designed to address one of the…
Molecular Self-Assembly Unlocks Complex 2D Nanopatterns
Periodic nanostructures are a cornerstone of modern material science, underpinning advances in electronics, photonics, and high-performance composites. Yet, conventional fabrication…
Material Science and 3D Printing Redefine Construction
In 2022, laboratories, universities, and startups accelerated the transformation of construction through advances in both material science and fabrication methods….
Key Shifts in 3D Printing Through 2023
Throughout 2023, additive manufacturing navigated a complex landscape shaped by global economic pressures, evolving user demands, and a sharper focus…
Virginia Tests Mobile 3D Printers for Affordable Housing
At the Virginia Beach Convention Center, an 11-foot robotic arm traced the outline of a bench, moving with precision despite…
Robotic 3D Printing Scales Up for Housing Solutions
On the outskirts of Austin, Texas, a 100-home development is emerging not from traditional crews with hammers and saws, but…