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

An
exact mathematical solution reveals how to tilt a laser pulse and move
intensity peaks at faster than the speed of light, or even backwards

New
technique for creating lightweight materials that are stiffer and stronger than previously possible

An integrated design strategy
lowers the mass and costs of motors that move objects nanometers at a time

A magnetic method for polishing metals enables mold templates with
microscale features

Understanding how a fly modulates its feeding behavior could help fight obesity

Optimized
processing improves the mechanical strength and workability of magnesium alloy
as a lighter alternative to aluminum alloy

Low-energy
X-rays are surprisingly effective at killing bacterial spores, offering
improved sterilization techniques

The
optimum drill geometry for creating deep, narrow holes is determined using a
computational model

A
composite film of microscale ‘energy directors’ improves the bonding of
plastics in high-precision microfluidic chips as a critical step toward mass
production

A
versatile coating for magnesium could eventually lead to better implants for
mending broken bones

A lightweight
module that can pick up and move objects in multiple directions could lead to
faster and more accurate automation

Nanoparticles
improve the strength of metallic alloys