Harvard University has launched a new initiative designed to help speed up the translation of innovations from its labs into start-ups that bring to market products and services that address climate change, alternative energy, sustainability and a range of other global challenges. Housed in the university’s Science and Engineering Complex (SEC; pictured above) in Allston and … [Read more...] about Harvard University launches initiative to help commercialise science and engineering research
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New 3D-printing process offers novel energy-storage design options
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
China builds world’s largest and most powerful wind tunnel
China has built the world’s largest free-piston-powered shock tunnel, enabling it to carry out wind tunnel tests for hypersonic research at relatively low cost and potentially widening its lead over the USA in the development of hypersonic weapons. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the Sichuan-based facility is capable of simulating extreme flight … [Read more...] about China builds world’s largest and most powerful wind tunnel
New very-high-speed motor could benefit electric vehicles
Engineers at the University of New South Wales have designed and built a new high-speed motor that has the potential to increase the range of electric vehicles. The design of the prototype Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) was inspired by the shape of the longest railroad bridge in South Korea and has achieved speeds of 100,000 revolutions per minute. The … [Read more...] about New very-high-speed motor could benefit electric vehicles
Engineers design fabric-based device that creates energy using moisture from the air
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering has developed a new moisture-driven electricity generation (MEG) device made using a thin layer of fabric – about 0.3 millimetres in thickness – sea salt, carbon ink and a special water-absorbing gel. MEG devices rely upon the ability of different materials to generate … [Read more...] about Engineers design fabric-based device that creates energy using moisture from the air
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