Content by Zach Winn
Merging Science and Systems Thinking to Make Materials More SustainableA holistic approach in teaching, research, and coalition-building
Wed, 12/13/2023 - 12:02
For professor Elsa Olivetti, tackling a problem as large and complex as climate change requires not only lab research but also understanding the systems of production that power the global economy. Her career path reflects a quest to investigate…
How MIT’s Fab Labs Scaled Around the WorldThis global community of builders grew from a single maker facility at MIT
Tue, 06/20/2023 - 12:01
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- What do a student tinkerer in Bhutan, a design professional in Nairobi, and an artist in Brazil have in common? They’re part of a global community of makers benefiting from the Fab Lab Network, which provides the space,…
Titanic Robots Make Farming More SustainableAutonomous machines snip weeds and preserve crops without herbicides
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 12:02
There’s a lot riding on farmers’ ability to fight weeds, which can strangle crops and destroy yields. To protect crops, farmers have two options: They can spray herbicides that pollute the environment and harm human health, or they can hire more…
Simplifying the Production of Lithium-ion BatteriesFewer materials, lower manufacturing cost
Tue, 11/15/2022 - 12:02
When it comes to battery innovations, much attention gets paid to potential new chemistries and materials. Often overlooked is the importance of production processes for bringing down costs. Now the MIT spinout 24M Technologies has simplified…
A Dispatch and Routing Platform to Improve DeliveriesWise Systems has grown from an MIT class project to a company helping multinationals improve last-mile logistics
Mon, 11/01/2021 - 12:02
More and more people are doing their shopping from home these days, and whether they’re ordering groceries, home office equipment, or Covid-19 tests, they increasingly expect their deliveries to be fast and on time. Companies have struggled to keep…
Matching Healthcare Offices With Short-Term WorkersStynt helps small healthcare offices fill last-minute shift openings by hiring credentialed professionals
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. For small healthcare groups like dentist’s offices, one sick staff member can mean a day’s worth of cancelled appointments. Such offices can either continue short-staffed, which could negatively…
Software to Accelerate R&DStartup Uncountable has developed a digital workbook to help scientists get more out of experimental data
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. Many scientists and researchers still rely on Excel spreadsheets and lab notebooks to manage data from their experiments. That can work for single experiments, but companies tend to make decisions…
3D Printing Tiny Parts for Big ImpactBoston Micro Fabrication uses a novel light-focusing method to make ultraprecise printers
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:03
This story was originally published by MIT News. Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing companies to come up with new ways to make the…
A Better Model for Business InsuranceDigital tools for responding to a rapidly changing risk landscape
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. These days businesses have enough to worry about without thinking about their insurance. Unfortunately, tasks like managing insurance claims and completing annual renewals require a lot of thinking.…
Digitizing Supply Chains to Lift Farmers Out of PovertySourceTrace tools improve profitability, sustainability, and transparency of agricultural supply chains globally
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. Millions of cocoa farmers live in poverty across western Africa. Over the years, these farmers have been forced to contend with geopolitical instability, predatory loan practices, and a general lack…