A team of engineers at the University of New South Wales has developed a process to print solid-state polymer electrolytes into any shape desired for use in energy storage. According to the research team, the 3D-printing process of such material could be particularly useful in the development of medical devices that would benefit from small, intricately designed energy … [Read more...] about New 3D-printing process offers novel energy-storage design options
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New biomaterial ink could be use to 3D print implantable bioelectronics
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue, much like skin, and can be used in 3D printing. The new inks could potentially be used to create flexible electronics that can be integrated with the human body. ‘The impact of this work is far-reaching in 3D … [Read more...] about New biomaterial ink could be use to 3D print implantable bioelectronics
MIT engineers develop stamp-sized wearable ultrasound stickers
A team of MIT engineers has designed a stamp-sized adhesive patch that can produce continuous ultrasound imaging of internal organs for 48 hours. Ultrasound imaging currently requires bulky, specialised equipment available only in hospitals and doctor’s offices. In contrast, the new design could potentially make the technology as wearable as a Band-Aid – and as simple to … [Read more...] about MIT engineers develop stamp-sized wearable ultrasound stickers
Researchers ready surgical robot for space station test
A miniaturised surgical robot developed by engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is set to blast off into space to showcase its skills aboard the International Space Station. ‘NASA has been a long-term supporter of this research and, as a culmination of that effort, our robot will have a chance to fly on the International Space Station,’ said Shane Farritor, the … [Read more...] about Researchers ready surgical robot for space station test
MIT engineers design shape-shifting medical implant to reduce scar tissue build-up
A team of MIT engineers and collaborators has devised a way to prevent the body from building up scar tissue around implantable medical devices, a phenomenon known as the foreign body response. Implantable devices that release insulin into the body hold promise as an alternative method for treating diabetes without insulin injections or cannula insertions. However, their use … [Read more...] about MIT engineers design shape-shifting medical implant to reduce scar tissue build-up
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