Four examples of 3D printing being used in the design and production of high-performance eyewear for cycling, motorsport and other sports.

Researchers have been trying to find new ways to produce and replicate the various useful features observed in nature. Fine ...

Bioink manufacturers play an important role in bioprinting. Explore our list to see which companies are on the market.

These range from toys and decorations to useful tools with a Star Wars twist. Some might be modeled after the original ...

Imagine buying a flat sheet from a furniture store that changes into a sofa when you heat it with a hairdryer. Or consider ...

Its high mechanical characteristics allow effective preservation of the space under the membrane for bone tissue restoration.

Around every corner at MD&M West was another innovative product, service or solution. There was so much to see at this year’s ...

A wave of radical designers in Sweden are experimenting with digital technology and alternative materials to invent new ways ...

The facade defines the first impression of a building. Is it worth taking a closer look? Are there elements that set it apart from its (built) surroundings? Even small design accents can make the ...

Scientists have developed a framework for precisely controlling 3D-printed liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), materials that ...

A class of synthetic soft materials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) can change shape in response to heat, similar to how muscles contract and ...