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New Bullet-Proof Nanofiber Is Tougher Than Kevlar, Can Extend 7X Its Original Length

Scientists at UT Dallas have created a new nanofiber which makes use of its electromechanical properties to absorb energy. The new fiber is bullet-proof, tougher than kevlar, and capable of stretching 7 times its original…

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New 3D Printing Technology Is 25 To 100 Times Faster Than Comparable Techniques

Carbon3D has developed a brand new 3D printing technology the company claims is 25-100 times faster than all other competitor resin printing techniques in the market. The new technique, called Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP),…

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Corning Now Wants To Install Its Gorilla Glass Into Automobiles!

Corning, most notable for its Gorilla glass used for iPhone screens, has announced its plans to eventually implement the state-of-the-art glass into automobiles. Corning has been working with BMW for years, but hopes to make a bigger splash…

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3D Printing May Fundamentally Change Traditional Supply Chain Models

The traditional supply chain model typically involves product development, prototyping, production, distribution, and warehousing happening in several physical locations spread across the globe. Parts are physically moved from one stage to the next – a…

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This Programmable DNA Glue Can 3D-Print Natural, Living Materials… And Possibly Organ Scaffolds!

Researchers from University of Texas at Austin utilized the binding properties of DNA to create selective glues capable of 3D-printing objects using natural, living materials. This new programmable DNA so-to-speak was created by calling upon…

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TV Giants Ramp Up Use Of Quantum Dot Technology As OLED Use Dwindles

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics showed off new TV’s featuring “quantum dot” technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, marking a new wave of color enhanced televisions on the way in…

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New Thermoelectric Generator Could Save Military Billions In Fuel Consumption Costs

GMZ Energy’s new thermoelectric generator represents a potential breakthrough in thermal technology as it is capable of capturing heat from the exhaust of vehicles and then converting it into useable energy. Funded by Army and…

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Transparent Transistors Appear Ready To Shake Up The Consumer Electronics Industry

Transparent transistors were invented by Oregon State University researchers in 2002 but up until now, the materials had very few commercial applications. Today, over a decade since the transparent transistors were developed, the materials appear…

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How Additive Manufacturing Is Playing a Major Role In The Aerospace Industry

In aerospace, the smallest things make the biggest difference such as manufacturing low-cost, lightweight components capable of drastically reducing overall fuel costs. Instead of spending large amounts of money on some components, more and more manufacturers…

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World’s First 3D-Printed Car Has Been Constructed & Driven In Chicago

Local Motors made headlines months ago after announcing the company planned on 3D-printing a car capable of actually being driven, something that had never been done before. Now, a few months later, the idea has…

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Materials

New Bullet-Proof Nanofiber Is Tougher Than Kevlar, Can Extend 7X Its Original Length

New 3D Printing Technology Is 25 To 100 Times Faster Than Comparable Techniques

Corning Now Wants To Install Its Gorilla Glass Into Automobiles!

3D Printing May Fundamentally Change Traditional Supply Chain Models

This Programmable DNA Glue Can 3D-Print Natural, Living Materials… And Possibly Organ Scaffolds!

TV Giants Ramp Up Use Of Quantum Dot Technology As OLED Use Dwindles

New Thermoelectric Generator Could Save Military Billions In Fuel Consumption Costs

Transparent Transistors Appear Ready To Shake Up The Consumer Electronics Industry

How Additive Manufacturing Is Playing a Major Role In The Aerospace Industry

World’s First 3D-Printed Car Has Been Constructed & Driven In Chicago

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