new What has changed in device manufacturing to allow a small company like PSYONIC to upend the market for traditional prostheses?• 3D printing has been ubiquitous in prototyping and product development for decades. Now this maturing technology, specifically selective laser sintering (SLS) and stereolithography (SLA) printing, is entering widespread use in manufacturing.• Improved technology for high-throughput and high-quality printing of final end-use parts, and a variety of improved materials, make 3D printing practical for creating new medical devices.• In addition to fabricating end-use parts directly, 3D printing offers compelling advantages in “hybrid production,” as an intermediate process alongside conventional processes, for instance in fabricating molds, tools, patterns, fixtures, and jigs. This is known as rapid tooling and manufacturing aids. — JEC, 9h ago

new The aerogel world is undergoing rapid development. On the industry side, new players are entering the market. New aerogel producers, including start-ups but also established materials manufacturers, introduce their products, fight for market share, or aim to develop new applications and markets. In the meantime, traditional manufacturers are also innovating. Silica aerogel remains the important product, but polymer and biopolymer aerogels are becoming available as well. Other companies focus on developing process technologies or aerogel based product development. On the academic side, there has been a veritable explosion of research into understanding traditional aerogel materials and applications, as well as new aerogel materials combinations, new precursors and sustainable raw materials, new aerogel synthesis routes and new potential applications. — empa.ch, 8h ago

new ...• Development and demonstration of materials and technologies for carbon capture and utilization, in particular direct air capture. • Development of best practices for carbon dioxide removal, including measurement, reporting, and verification, and advanced data analytics to develop technologies and practices focusing on information, automation, monitoring, computation, sensing, modeling, and networking.• Research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of sustainable technologies for production, extraction, separation and use of critical minerals, to ensure long-term secure and sustainable domestic supply chains.• Creation of alternative uses of coal, including use as a precursor for manufacturing high value-added products.• Development of technologies, including clean advanced manufacturing technologies with emphasis on those that can enable the decarbonization of the energy, industrial, transportation and buildings sectors. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, digital manufacturing, and advanced data analytics to develop advanced technologies and practices in sensing, automation, monitoring, computation, modeling, process integration and intensification, and process scale-up.• Development and implementation of strategies to enable economic development and sustainable energy transitions in the Appalachian region. — sciencenewsnet.in | news, journals and articles from all over the world., 1d ago

new Bacterial communities, such as those contained within biofilms, are found in a wide range of industrial and clinical scenarios. They can be composed of multiple cell types which complicate the task of tackling film build up, such as in infections or marine biofouling. We seek to understand the biofilm wide dynamics through developing a hybrid continuum-discrete software library to complement experimentation and improve data informed biological modelling. — pnnl.gov, 18 min ago

new The need to take advantage of new technologies and explore new ways for process control and efficiency permeates all areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Recent emerging technologies in aseptic processing such as advanced isolators, robotics, and increased automation have changed the industry and reduced contamination risks for sterile products. Simultaneously, modern therapies - new, targeted approaches to treatment resulting in small-batch aseptic products - are proving more difficult to sterilize and handle and requiring faster speeds to market. Furthermore, the updated Annex 1 will impact the manufacture of sterile products, setting new requirements for Quality Risk Management, Contamination Control Strategy, and Data Management and Compliance for Computerized Systems. The requirement to re-think the existing standards is becoming more urgent. Thus, ISPE's Aseptic Conference wants to realign our focus. We welcome you to participate at the ISPE Aseptic Conference to learn and share progress, success stories, best practices and lessons learned. See you in North Bethesda, Maryland!... — showsbee.com, 9h ago

new Christian joined the Department of Chemical Engineering from the start-up world in 2023 as an assistant professor. He has industrial experience and expertise in developing novel microbial platforms for chemical production and scaling these from the benchtop to commercial scale. Drawing on this expertise, Christian and his group work to discover and develop novel microbial pathways to valorize waste products such as CO2, its reduced derivatives, and plastics. To this end, Christian’s industrial work has demonstrated commercial viability of the world’s first bio-based glycolic acid produced from a waste stream. He is an emerging leader in the movement toward circularity in manufacturing through harnessing the power of microbial metabolism. — Chemical Engineering, 8h ago

new The range of 100% recyclable, extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products developed and produced by EXPO-NET are extensively used in composite manufacturing as essential vacuum infusion processing aids; up to four different custom made resin flow mesh grades can be used in specific areas of an infused part to increase productivity and to avoid premature resin hardening and air voids. — JEC, 9h ago

new Working with international partners, material manufacturers, research organizations and universities, Comau is responsible for the development of innovative SSB cell assembly processes that are safe, efficient and fully scalable. This includes identifying the equipment and tools needed to cut, stack and handle next-generation materials such as metallic lithium and solid electrolytes in automatic cell assembly. Comau is also spearheading the digitalization strategy for the milestone pilot line, which will comprise Industry 4.0 and 5.0 digital manufacturing concepts. The Technology Readiness Level 6 line is expected to be finalized by mid 2026. — Field Service News › The world's leading resource for field service professionals, 1d ago

new About ACROMETA Group Limited (SGX Stock Code: 43F)ACROMETA (Previously known as ACROMEC Limited) is an established specialist engineering services provider with more than 25 years of experience in the field of controlled environments.The Group has over the years acquired expertise in the design and construction of facilities requiring controlled environments such as laboratories, medical and sterile facilities and cleanrooms.ACROMETA's business is divided into three main business segments: (i) Engineering, procurement, and construction services, specialising in architectural, and mechanical, electrical and process works within controlled environments; (ii) Maintenance and repair services of facilities and equipment of controlled environments and their supporting infrastructure. (iii) Co-Working Laboratory business; currently operates a 6,500 sq feet co- working laboratory space at The German Centre in Singapore serving SMEs and start-ups.The Group mainly serves the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia, and electronics sectors. ACROMETA counts amongst its customers, hospitals and medical centres, government agencies, research and development companies or agencies, research and development units of multinational corporations, tertiary educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, semiconductor manufacturing companies, and multinational engineering companies.The company has been listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange since 2016. For more information, please visit... — acnnewswire.com, 15h ago

new ...“All of the quantum computers currently available on Amazon Braket, the quantum computing service of AWS, started in the labs of experimental physicists. Innovation on these complex systems requires constant iteration on device design, fabrication methods, and control techniques. These devices require carefully isolated environments and delicate, complex components to facilitate interactions. The components themselves are often quite expensive, consisting of microwave, laser, and/or refrigeration technologies custom built in the lab or from boutique manufacturers. These factors all contribute to increase the resources required to build and experiment on quantum devices. — HPCwire, 9h ago

new The formative work performed by this team in 2022 has led to multiple shovel-ready projects which we are already seeing advance in 2023. Through the opening of RCM Thermal Kinetics Innovation Center in Amherst, New York, we are positioned to design and perform laboratory tests supporting our clients and bringing projects to market more efficiently with less risk and with an enhanced ability to demonstrate, process, output result beyond computer simulation. The innovation center houses a state-of-the-art test center, where customers can witness their feed material being separated in the latest distillation, evaporation, crystallization, and specialty processed lab equipment. We expect the Innovation Center to be integral in supporting carbon-reduction and net-zero emission goals for rapidly evolving renewable technologies within the Bioeconomy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, pharmaceutical, heavy chemical, metals and food and beverage and markets. — Insider Monkey, 1d ago

new TE looks to AM as a tool-free method of making objects directly from CAD data using Flame, Smoke, and Toxicity (FST) photopolymers suited to aerospace applications. With 3D4P from TE, components can be produced without computer numeric control (CNC) machining, injection molding, or investment casting. Parts and assembly time are minimized. No tools or minimum orders are required. As direct-to-order process, 3D4P helps eliminate inventory and downtime for setup, further shortening lead times. — VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing, 1d ago

new The event encompasses a breadth of engineering design and manufacturing applications, as they relate to ‘fastening and joining’, ‘materials’, and ‘PCB’. — electronicspecifier.com, 1d ago

new Traditional batteries are constrained into set shapes and form factors, whereas the Energy Ink provides new creative freedom in design. The next phase of work in the Electronic Skin Patch segment is to optimise the ink and printing capability of the cell structure and successfully print batteries into alternative shapes and patterns. The team will also fabricate smaller cell sizes and integrate them with a more customised power management module to test the lower limit in cell size for Electronic Skin Patches. Results are expected in Q2, 2023. — TechNode Global, 1d ago

new To achieve that milestone, Jabil applied comprehensive innovations in materials formulation, compound development, materials systems integration, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification. “We take a polymer science approach to developing additive materials,” said Matt Torosian, director of product management for additive manufacturing at Jabil. “Jabil engineers materials that work with additive manufacturing processes in a repeatable manner to meet customer requirements and manufacture top-quality products.”... — VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing, 1d ago

new Early confirmed speakers include representatives from Space Ryde, United States Air Force, Rocket Lab, Neuralagent, Sidus Space and Airbus US Space & Defense, who will engage in both industry and technological sessions surrounding this year’s central theme: Scaling up the strengthen the space backbone. Topics to be covered include workforce development, optimised system design through additive manufacturing, material development, next-gen robotics for missions to LEO, and lunar and beyond. — electronicspecifier.com, 1d ago

new To help gene therapy innovators identify and address these risks and accelerate the path to market, MilliporeSigma, which recently expanded its viral vector contract development manufacturing campus in Carlsbad, California, recommends their process evaluation service called the Manufacturing Gap Assessment (MGA). During the MGA, their viral vector experts identify and evaluate improvements in manufacturing, testing, process design, or sourcing to streamline therapeutic production. Depending on the gene of interest and the viral vector being used, Dr. Hong says that they will also suggest incorporating technologies that allow for scalable production; review critical process parameters and critical quality attributes for the desired product; recommend preclinical through commercial manufacturing timeline adjustments because of processes readiness and testing requirements; and address other potential risks such as backlogs or raw material availability. — BioPharma Dive, 2d ago

new Established in 1950, Adams Magnetic Products Co. sets the standard for designing and manufacturing innovative magnetic products and assemblies. One of the oldest U.S. companies in the industry, its staff draws from a depth of engineering, fabricating, coating, testing, sourcing, handling, and distributing expertise managing inventory and delivery to coincide with customers’ production cycles and schedules. Adams stocks a large variety and quantity of the most popular... — thomasnet.com, 1d ago

new Both Earth Observations and NEI collections are handled through the CNTIENT platform, proving the flexibility of the overall system. The GeoStare SV2 spacecraft serves as a proving ground for new technologies that will be applied to Terran Orbital’s broader fleet of spacecraft that it manages for customers. Partnering with Cognitive Space is part of Terran Orbital’s broader commitment to space operations and applying the same economies-of-scale on-orbit as it has previously done in spacecraft manufacturing. — Cognitive Space, 2d ago

new ..."Engineering flat electronic bands through moire superlattices has emerged as a powerful technique for exploring [a variety of unusual] effects," says Xiaodong Xu of the University of Washington, who was not involved in the work. The team "present[s] an innovative method for creating topologically flat bands by combining 2D semiconductors with 2D magnetic moires. The appeal of this approach lies in the fact that [the team's predictions] make experimental implementation feasible. This will undoubtedly inspire numerous experimental teams."... — Space Daily, 1d ago

new The factory is a synthesis of personnel, assets, equipment, and machinery. Therefore, complicated challenges arise frequently in a factory, such as personnel mobility and fire hazards. Hikvision’s Solution by Scenario for Factories provides more cost-effective ways to guarantee efficient and safe production, and property protection. Secured by our professionally selected products and subsystems, the whole solution can bring more momentum and productivity to factory operation. — ELE Times, 1d ago

new ...taking in macro and micro trends across mobility in 2023. Inhibitors and accelerators such as battery technology, raw materials, energy infrastructure, pilot shortages and sustainable fuels all feature. — Revolution.aero, 2d ago

new About WEAV3D Inc. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Ga., WEAV3D is an innovator in composite materials, manufacturing processes, and processing equipment, having spun out of the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2017. WEAV3D's patented composite forming technology integrates weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process that reduces waste, cycle times and material handling costs. When combined with injection overmolding, thermocompression, or thermoforming, this novel Rebar of Plastics® approach improves part stiffness and strength while minimizing weight, enabling new innovations in the automotive and construction markets at a fraction of the cost and cycle time associated with traditional composite manufacturing. Learn more: http://www.weav3d.com. — onlineprnews.com, 2d ago

new Our relationship with plastic needs rethinking. Plastics are versatile materials, but the way they are used is wasteful. To change this, IUCN provides science-based expertise, evidence, and recommendations to implement circular economic models including policy reviews and economic research to guide policy makers. The activities include drafting and improving legislation related to recyclability, waste management, domestic materials recovery facilities, product composition, biodegradability, and prevention of import/export of specific wastes that will support the prevention of plastic pollution. The aim of innovative legislation and policies is to keep plastic in the system and reduce reliance on linear models where plastic is directly disposed of in landfills and the environment. — IUCN, 2d ago

new Known for our ability to harden and secure commercial microelectronics, we are applying the same expertise to take those unique capabilities and bringing them to the packaged chip level. This miniaturized technology can complete the same mission while allowing for additional capabilities in SWaP-constrained platforms, reducing board footprints by up to 80% and increasing chip-to-chip communication speed by up to 100%. It can serve multiple missions and is program agnostic, modular, reconfigurable and secure. — mrcy.com, 2d ago

new Barry, who oversees the Granular Materials Research Laboratory, will have several responsibilities, including the exploration of new material structures and geometric configurations to optimize performance and efficiency. This will include examining biomimetic structures that can reduce material use while increasing strength. — VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing, 1d ago

new ..."The steel business will pursue the development of a smart steel mill system with the industry's best cost competitiveness and establish low-carbon and eco-friendly production and sales systems as early as possible,” Choi said. “For the secondary battery business, which is our future growth engine, we will promote full-scale production of lithium and nickel and continue to secure new resources and eco-friendly materials without a hitch."... — EconoTimes, 1d ago

new The XPlanar “flying motion” system delivers unbeatable competitive advantages with magnetically levitating movers. Taking an adaptive automation approach, XPlanar can fundamentally change how equipment manufacturers approach material handling and robotic tasks to disrupt their industry segments. Boosting throughput and flexibility, the system boasts zero friction, automatic collision avoidance, path planning, anti-slosh, 360-degree rotation and zero wear on the system, among other benefits. The base tiles can also be covered with stainless steel, glass or plastic for hygienic distribution and fulfillment environments, such as meal kits, health product subscriptions or pharmaceuticals as just some examples. — dcvelocity.com, 2d ago

new ...said Bill Easter, founder of Semplastics and X-BATT®.Semplastics and it's battery subsidiary, X-BATT, have developed and tested its technologies in small, research-level coin cell batteries and has most recently scaled up development of some materials into industrial format 18650 batteries — a type of battery used in many applications from consumer electronics and power tools to popular electric vehicles. This scaled-up and third-party testing has been completed in partnership with the Battery Innovation Center in Newbury, IN and shows that the material is able to be scaled up in large quantities and processed using standard, already available manufacturing equipment and processes.The company is working on their Phase II application for the Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program where they will continue to develop and refine their recycled graphite technology, preparing for commercialization.The International Battery Seminar will take place at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL from March 20-23. The International Battery Seminar & Exhibit is the premier event showcasing the state of the art of worldwide energy storage technology developments for consumer, automotive, military, and industrial applications. — PRLog, 2d ago

new Surprisingly, the biomolecular glass based on derivatives of amino acids or peptides showed a unique combination of functional properties and eco-friendly features, including excellent optical characteristics, good mechanical properties, and flexible processability, as well as the desired biodegradability and biorecyclability. "The concept of biomolecular glass, beyond the commercially-used glasses or plastics, may underlie a green-life technology for a sustainable future," said Yan. "However, the biomolecular glass is currently in the laboratory stage, and far from large-scale commercialization."... — Lab Manager, 2d ago

new After 50 years of driving semiconductor economics, the underlying “semiconductor laws” are failing at a time when advanced manufacturing is becoming prohibitively expensive. Photonics and alternate materials such as carbon nanotubes have been suggested as alternatives but the only short-term option is to match hardware to computational workload through heterogeneous computing. RISC-V’s modularity combined with design automation provides a foundation for creating novel processors and domain-specific accelerators. Industry must adapt or die!... — Codasip, 2d ago

new In addition to looking at lightweighting battery packs, automakers are looking at reducing the weight of all primary systems, such as motors and brakes, all of which come with cost reductions that help offset any material cost increase of lightweight materials, resulting in secondary mass savings. — Aftermarket Matters - We inform — You perform, 2d ago

new Fourth, we plan to start manufacturing the reactor pressure vessels for our new steel power modules. As recently announced, we placed our first long lead material order with our partner Doosan and their ability to produce in materials essential in the manufacturing of first NuScale power modules. Commencing the manufacturing of key component marks a significant transition from singing to the execution of our product delivery, further differentiating NuScale from the competition as we are one of a few select SMR providers to have advanced in the manufacturing space. This is one of the more complex pieces of the NPM design. And the manufactured materials will mark important progress in fabricating this key element of our modules. And finally, our fifth 2023 goal is to secure long-lead material orders for 10 additional NuScale power modules. — Insider Monkey, 2d ago

new One strategy is to incorporate artificial intelligence into high-value, low-satisfaction tasks like invoice reconciling and payment. Another tool health care facilities can incorporate is tier mapping or tier analysis, which helps to understand potential points of error in the supply chain and eliminate them. Schiller also advises health facilities professionals to turn to tried-and-true methods to keep construction costs down, such as prefabrication and storing construction materials if a warehouse is available. Moving from reactive to proactive will help facilities weather the current and future supply chain upheavals. — hfmmagazine.com, 2d ago

new Thermal conductivity refers as an important characteristic for several manufacturing operations. Thermal transfer properties of a variety of materials are effective in certain applications owing to natural molecular structure that allows for direct heat-transfer. Thermal transfer materials are extensively used to manufacture the heat conductive adhesive tapes, printable products and polymer sheets. These polymer sheets are utilized for barcodes, labeling, and QR code labels for retailing, logistics, and consumer goods. — openPR.com, 2d ago

new ...3D DRAM is a memory chip with a new structure that breaks the current aged paradigm. Existing DRAM product development focuses on increasing integration by reducing circuit line widths, but as line widths entered the 10 nm range, physical limitations such as capacitor current leaks and interference increased significantly. In order to prevent this, new materials and equipment such as high dielectric constant (high K) deposition materials and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) equipment were introduced. But the semiconductor industry believes that miniaturization to make 10 nm or more advanced chips will cause great challenges for chipmakers. — Yole Group, 2d ago