Printed Nanowires Can Stretch

Printed Nanowires Can Stretch

In order for wearable devices to “disappear” into our daily lives, they must be flexible and conform to normal body movements. Standard metal wires are excellent at conducting electricity; while they typically are flexible to some degree, they tend to be...
Paper Lab Provides Own Power [video]

Paper Lab Provides Own Power [video]

Modern medicine can provide effective treatment for a huge number of diseases and conditions. The problem is that these treatments cannot be applied until the problem has been successfully diagnosed. And in many cases, diagnosis relies on the analysis of blood, urine,...
Fast 3D Printer for Dental Devices

Fast 3D Printer for Dental Devices

Not everyone is born with straight, aligned teeth. Many people have to cope with the ordeal of metal braces in their mouth to get a straighter smile. Others can use a series if clear aligners, custom fit to their individual mouths, which can rearrange teeth over the...
3D Printed Insoles for Diabetes Patients

3D Printed Insoles for Diabetes Patients

Diabetics can develop neuropathy — damage to nerves — in their feet, which in turn leads to a loss of sensation. As a result, their feet don’t get sore when pressure is applied to a certain point. In time, this pressure can lead to wounds that are...