A team of engineers and material scientists from the Paul M Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a new technology to turn thermal radiation into electricity in a way that they say teases the basic law of thermal physics. The breakthrough was discovered by the Cui Research Group, led by assistant professor Longji Cui, … [Read more...] about New technology for turning waste heat into electricity ‘defies physical limit’
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Rapid Fusion to launch first UK-built large-format hybrid 3D printer
The first UK-built large-format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later this month. Its developer, Rapid Fusion, will showcase the printer, dubbed Medusa, at a special open day on 26 February at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter. The company has tapped into a £1.2million grant from Innovate UK to develop, test, design and build the industrial 3D printer, which is … [Read more...] about Rapid Fusion to launch first UK-built large-format hybrid 3D printer
Bath engineers and architects launch manifesto on regenerative design
A team of engineers, architects and researchers from the University of Bath have published a manifesto on ‘regenerative’ design and engineering, providing a guide to confronting the climate crisis and creating ‘net-positive’ buildings, technologies and systems. Freely available online, RENEW: a manifesto for regenerative design and engineering, demystifies the regenerative … [Read more...] about Bath engineers and architects launch manifesto on regenerative design
Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled, scientists warn
The robotics industry should be creating robots that can be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once their lifespan has been completed, University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised. Their study challenges individuals working in the robotics industry and in academia to consider the long-term use of a robotic system and, wherever … [Read more...] about Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled, scientists warn
Storing carbon in buildings could help address climate change
Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, according to a new study by civil engineers and earth systems scientists at the University of California, Davis and Stanford University. The study shows that, combined with steps to decarbonise the economy, storing CO2 in buildings could help the world … [Read more...] about Storing carbon in buildings could help address climate change