3D printing

A newly formalized research partnership between the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and the University of Hawaii System...

The rise of 3D-printed firearms has created a growing challenge for law enforcement. Blueprints for these weapons are widely available online, and with a...

A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have been able to develop a versatile fabric that is flexible but can become...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of magnetic actuator that is thinner, more flexible, and more efficient than previous...

Supplying electricity on the modern battlefield is becoming almost as important as delivering fuel or ammunition. Military units now rely on drones, electronic warfare...

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a cutting-edge soft joint model that promises to significantly enhance the versatility, robustness, and...

Rapid deployment is a recurring challenge in emergency response and field operations. Whether setting up medical facilities after a natural disaster or assembling equipment...

A major leap in photonic technology may soon transform how and where we manufacture 3D objects. Researchers at MIT have unveiled a small photonic...

Small tactical drones have become essential tools on the modern battlefield, but they often come with trade-offs. Many systems are either too expensive to...

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh made a major breakthrough by 3D printing artificial blood vessels – innovative gel-like tubes that are very similar...

A new type of 3D-printed antenna could transform how vehicles, drones, and wearable devices maintain wireless communication while in motion. Developed by researchers at...

Designing an efficient drone propeller involves far more than choosing the right diameter or number of blades. Small changes in blade geometry can affect...

Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have developed a revolutionary robot capable of "spinning" its own physical components in real-time, a concept...

Small flying robots face a persistent tradeoff between endurance and complexity. Flapping-wing designs can generate thrust but consume energy quickly, while fixed-wing platforms struggle...

A new 3D printing technique developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin could change how engineers and designers manufacture complex objects...

Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...

3D printing concrete has recently become more popular. Like regular 3D printers, concrete printers work by building a structure layer by layer based on...

A new 3D-printed metal material designed to twist on impact could pave the way for next-generation crash protection in vehicles and aircraft. The innovation,...

Flying autonomously through complex environments requires more than knowing where a drone is. The aircraft must continuously understand what surrounds it, distinguish open routes...

Space travel exposes astronauts to a unique set of challenges, one of the most dangerous being cosmic radiation. While Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field...

Aircraft designers have long pursued wings that can adapt to changing flight conditions. Fixed surfaces are always a compromise: a wing shape optimized for...

A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...