3D printing

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...

Operating drones on the battlefield often requires soldiers to expose themselves outside armored vehicles, even in high-risk environments. While drones provide critical situational awareness,...

Researchers at the University of Washington have unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device capable of converting body heat into electricity. This innovative prototype not only...

3D printing is often celebrated for its ability to produce toys, tools, and prototypes quickly, but the technology can also be exploited for illegal...

For the first time, researchers have used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand. The technology could be used...

A new platform is pushing the boundaries of robotics design by transforming natural language into functional, 3D-printable robots, with no engineering expertise required. Developed...

Robots have long struggled outside carefully controlled environments. While factory automation excels at repetitive, predefined tasks, even small changes in lighting, object position, or...

A new 3D printer developed by MIT's researchers is offering a novel solution to tackle food waste by converting scraps into functional objects. The...

Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....

With the rising demand for U.S. weapons in global conflicts, the United States grapples with a critical shortage of essential munitions, intensifying the urgency...

Researchers have developed a new approach to robotic mapping that could help autonomous systems operate in unstable or cluttered environments, such as collapsed buildings...

iHLS is delighted to host for the first time the prestigious Startup Competition for innovative technologies in the security, defense and homeland security fields,...

Researchers at Linköping University have unveiled a groundbreaking development in battery technology—a soft, fluid-based battery that can be molded into any shape, opening up...

One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...

Do you have a groundbreaking technology? iHLS, an expert on security technology with a focus on dual-use technologies invites startups from Israel and abroad to...

A new research effort is offering a clearer picture of how lightweight 3D-printed components perform under stress, with the potential to improve reliability and...

Foldable structures are widely used in engineering because they can transform from compact flat sheets into larger three-dimensional forms. But most existing designs face...

In a breakthrough that merges traditional ceramics with cutting-edge technology, researchers at Empa’s Laboratory for High-Performance Ceramics are reshaping the future of robotics and...

Supplying troops or rescue teams with the exact parts they need, exactly when they need them, has long been a logistical challenge. Damaged components,...