Engineering
Illuminating pathways to innovation
11 Jun 2024A new method for fabricating structures in optical devices improves their ability to capture and emit light, paving the way for advanced communication and sensor technologies.
Making graphene honeycombs with copper
22 Apr 2024A groundbreaking method to incorporate copper into graphene-like coordination polymers (GCPs) can unlock exciting possibilities for electronics, energy storage and materials science.
Small variations spark giant gains
12 Apr 2024New electromechanically active thin films can revolutionise how devices respond to electrical signals for diverse industrial applications.
Polymer idea sparks super biosensors
20 Mar 2023Researchers develop a polymer-based bioelectronic transistor that could power tomorrow’s point-of-care diagnostic devices.
Ironing out kinks for laser-sharp precision
3 Jan 2023An algorithm inspired by nature guides metal-depositing lasers for faster, more precise component manufacturing.
Going with the flow
31 Oct 2018A simulation of the forces induced on cylinders by ocean currents could help in the design of off-shore platforms
Green lights all the way
15 Mar 2018Taxis utilized to their full potential, intersections with no traffic lights and devices that eliminate driver error — anything is possible in Singapore, one of the world’s busiest test beds for intelligent traffic.
‘Human-friendly’ robots
23 Aug 2016A new class of collaborative robots may be the future of industrial remanufacturing
Smarter sensing for the Internet of Things
19 Apr 2016A sensor node processor for networked sensor applications achieves ultra-low power consumption by using ultra-low voltage operation, hardware acceleration and cognitive sensing techniques
Taking the heat out of energy conversion
5 Apr 2016A more accurate method of modeling heat generation and transfer in electromagnetic machines could lead to more efficient electric motors