A team of MIT researchers has developed a direct-ink-write 3D-printable tissue adhesive that can be used to fabricate customised bio-adhesive patches and devices. Tissue sealants and adhesives offer an attractive alternative to sutures or staples for closing wounds or incisions. These materials offer numerous advantages, particularly for minimally invasive procedures, in … [Read more...] about Researchers create 3D-printable tissue adhesive
Hackathon students tackle climate change
A team of students from the Royal College of Art, University of the Arts London and Brunel, Manchester and Birmingham universities has won the latest hackathon organised by the Materials and Design Exchange (MaDE). Student teams drawn from UK design, materials and engineering university courses were challenged to create an innovative ‘blueprint’ for the house of the future, … [Read more...] about Hackathon students tackle climate change
Engineer designs monocycle robot with legs
An engineer from the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering has created a monocycle robot with two legs. The hybrid leg–wheel mechanism enables the robot, dubbed Ringbot, to tackle diverse terrains, from urban areas to indoor environments. According to its designer, the robot’s ability to manoeuvre through narrow spaces offers the potential for adaptation for … [Read more...] about Engineer designs monocycle robot with legs
Budding designers provide innovative pallet idea for top trailer maker
Four school pupils have come up with an innovative design for a new kind of industrial pallet that’s set to be made into a prototype by the UK’s leading trailer maker. The quartet from Denbigh High School won a top prize in a national engineering competition after creating the design from scratch in just a month. Inspiration for the idea grew out of the partnership between … [Read more...] about Budding designers provide innovative pallet idea for top trailer maker
Artificial reef design could reduce storm damage
A team of engineers at MIT is hoping to fortify coastlines with ‘architected’ reefs – sustainable, offshore structures designed to mimic the wave-buffering effects of natural reefs while also providing pockets for fish and other marine life. Coral reefs serve as both a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break … [Read more...] about Artificial reef design could reduce storm damage