Exeter-based technology specialist Rapid Fusion has unveiled a new AI ‘print assistant’ that will help enhance the performance of its robotic additive manufacturing systems. According to the company, its developers have leveraged the power of AI to optimise solutions for customers printing complex components for the automotive, aerospace, construction, medical and military … [Read more...] about Rapid Fusion launches AI ‘print assistant’ to optimise 3D printing technology
Contechs named Best Nationwide Automotive Design and Engineering Consultancy 2025
Contechs, a global automotive design and engineering specialist, has been crowned Best Nationwide Automotive Design and Engineering Consultancy 2025 at the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards. Headquartered in the UK and operating globally, Contechs has built a reputation for helping some of the world’s most respected automotive brands bring the next generation of vehicles … [Read more...] about Contechs named Best Nationwide Automotive Design and Engineering Consultancy 2025
New research targets the development of plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
A team of university and industry researchers has been awarded funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop mechanisms to produce sturdy and reusable bioplastics. Plastic production is a nearly US$1trillion industry with more than 400 million tonnes produced in 2022. However, only about ten per cent of plastics are recycled. Karthik Sankaranarayanan … [Read more...] about New research targets the development of plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
AI breakthrough unlocks ‘new’ materials to replace lithium-ion batteries
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. The NJIT team, led by Professor Dibakar Datta, successfully applied generative AI techniques to rapidly discover new porous materials capable of … [Read more...] about AI breakthrough unlocks ‘new’ materials to replace lithium-ion batteries
Scientists unlock nature’s secret to create superfast mini robots
A collaborative team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Ajou University in South Korea has developed a revolutionary insect-scale robot that incorporates engineered self-morphing fans that mimic the agile movements of Rhagovelia bugs. The unique fan-like propellers of Rhagovelia water striders – which allow … [Read more...] about Scientists unlock nature’s secret to create superfast mini robots