A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)

Metallic alloys containing thin, interconnected ‘snowflakes’ enhance the efficiency and safety of rechargeable batteries

The use of a different resonance in atomic force microscopy enhances resolution

Short pulses of laser light can crystallize amorphous silicon and create a nanostructured surface texture ideal for solar-cell applications

A tool to assess the performance of air cargo supply chain operations provides insights into the effects of industry reforms

Instability is the key to mixing fluids with markedly different viscosities in microfluidic devices

New laser engraving technology can be used to make markings inside a block of stainless steel

A single laser pulse is sufficient to fabricate nanostructures suitable for microelectronic devices

A simple device made from carbon nanotubes might help in detecting the presence of heroin in the human body

Quality control of production lines to benefit from a digital wavefront sensor that provides rapid non-contact measurement of object surfaces

Photonic crystal fibers with unique internal cross-sections take chemical detectors to new levels of sensitivity

Laser coloring of metals is a step closer to reality as a result of improved understanding of laser-induced oxide formation

Exposure to short pulses of light changes how a polymer surface interacts with water droplets