Manufacturing Trade and Connectivity (MTC)

A new approach to trapping light waves inside tiny flat structures could enable more energy-efficient lasers in next-generation photonic devices.

A close look at an additive manufacturing technique for titanium alloys reveals how tiny process variations can shape high-performance components.

After 15 years of shaping A*STAR’s approach to research, innovation and enterprise in the physical sciences and engineering, Sir John O’Reilly highlights the importance of surfacing promising ideas, fostering dialogue and harnessing collective wisdom for impactful science.

A hybrid platform for manipulating deep ultraviolet light in semiconductor materials opens new possibilities for next-generation ultraviolet photonic devices.

Controlling when a protective layer stops growing in lithium-ion batteries may be more beneficial than modifying its composition during formation.

Researchers map out a metabolic detour, engineering microbes to take the fast lane to producing citrus-scented limonene.

A new nanoscale laser uses optical origami to balance trapping and releasing light, paving the way for efficient integrated photonics.

A simplified model helps predict the liquid fraction of accidental low-carbon fuel leaks at maritime facilities, supporting safer handling and operational design.

Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.

A novel strategy reshapes single-atom catalysts to enhance their performance and efficiency in producing valuable pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

New insights on how tiny particles carry heat in nanoscale environments can lead to developing faster and cooler electronics.

Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity.