3D printing complete energy storage architectures

Researcher have demonstrated the first freestanding sodium-ion (full cell) battery formed entirely of components that have been fabricated via 3D printing.

Neuron and synapse-mimetic spintronics devices developed

A research group has developed spintronics devices which are promising for future energy-efficient and adoptive computing systems, as they behave like neurons and synapses in the human brain.

Injected DNA nanodevice as light-activated remote control for cells

Researchers used near-infrared light and an injected DNA nanodevice to guide stem cells to an injury, which helped muscle tissue regrow in mice.

Food engineering with microstructured fibers

An approach based on multi-material thermal drawing for the fabrication of a variety of fully edible fibers as a novel platform for the tailoring of healthy food production.

Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'

Researchers produce conductive MXene ink to print micro-supercapacitors.

Extra axis makes for cutting-edge fabrication

A 5-axis swinging-rotating machining technique enables fabrication of ultra-precise optical microstructures up to 30 times faster.

Printing nanoparticle shapes for medical applications

Researchers have developed a technology to customize the shapes of polymers and polymeric nanoparticles using DNA. In both 2D and 3D, precise patterns of structures composed of biocompatible polymer materials can be easily designed and constructed on a template.

Tuning terahertz transmission with metasurfaces

A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation.