Lower-limb prosthetic sockets could soon be printed in remote locations and even in users’ homes, thanks to a groundbreaking process developed by manufacturing experts at Loughborough University. Simin Li, a senior lecturer in mechanics of biomaterials in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, has pioneered a fully digital design-to-manufacturing … [Read more...] about 3D-printing breakthrough promises personalised prosthetic devices anywhere in the world
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Young engineering star lands gold at national awards
A school pupil whose engineering talents were discovered at the University in Sunderland has gone on to win a top prize at a prestigious national awards ceremony in London for her children’s hospital invention. Francesca Mobberley of Dame Allan’s Junior School in Newcastle first wowed a panel of engineering experts in 2022 with her Unicorn Health Bot (Unibot), which is … [Read more...] about Young engineering star lands gold at national awards
University of Bath students win artificial heart design competition
Student engineers from the University of Bath have taken the top prize at the grand final of the inaugural Heart Hackathon, an international competition to design an artificial heart held in Texas at the end of October. Six members of Team Bath Heart presented their device to global experts in artificial heart technologies, competing against teams from Australia, the USA, … [Read more...] about University of Bath students win artificial heart design competition
New machine-learning technique promises to accelerate discovery of new structural materials
A team of engineers at the University of Toronto has developed a machine-learning technique that promises to accelerate the discovery of new structural materials. One of the primary challenges in the design of advanced structural materials, such as bone-like medical implants and stronger parts for more fuel-efficient aircraft, is the length of time it that takes for research … [Read more...] about New machine-learning technique promises to accelerate discovery of new structural materials
Smartphone attachment could increase racial fairness in neurological screening
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone attachment that could enable people to screen for a variety of neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury, at low cost – and do so accurately regardless of their skin tone. According to the researchers, the technology has the potential to improve the equity … [Read more...] about Smartphone attachment could increase racial fairness in neurological screening
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