Tag: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT engineers develop first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine for satellites
MIT researchers have developed their first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine, a breakthrough that could make satellite propulsion more accessible and cost-effective.
New 3D printing technique reduces waste, speeds up production
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Delft University of Technology have unveiled a new 3D printing technique that improves the efficiency of producing customised objects while minimising material waste.
MIT engineers develop 3D-printed electromagnets
MIT engineers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by 3D printing the core components of electromagnets, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of electronics manufacturing.
MIT researchers showcase rapid 3D printing with liquid metal
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a technique dubbed liquid metal printing (LMP), enabling the rapid production of large-scale metal components such as table legs and chair frames within minutes.
MIT researchers develop AI-driven tool that can personalise 3D printable models
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced Style2Fab, a generative AI tool that allows users to easily add custom design elements to 3D models without affecting their functionality.
MIT researchers 3D-print miniature vacuum pump ideal for Mars
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have utilised additive manufacturing to 3D-print a miniature version of a type of vacuum pump, known as a peristaltic pump, which could be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants or test Martian soil.
MIT engineers integrate sensors to devices, rotational parts with 3D printing
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new system that enables makers to incorporate sensors into gears and other rotational mechanisms with one pass in a 3D printer.
MIT researchers develop 3D-printed heart that functions like a real one
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a method for 3D printing a soft and flexible replica of a patient's heart in the hopes of helping doctors tailor treatments to patients’ specific heart form and function.
U.K. Teen Designs and Prints One-Piece ‘Unmanufacturable’ Aerospike Rocket
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With shortened classroom time due to the country’s Covid lockdown, U.K. high-school student Ewan Craig finished required studies early and...
Researchers develop porous, 3D forms of graphene that are 10 times stronger than steel...
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed one of the strongest lightweight materials that is 10 times stronger...
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
