Tyler Smith, a technical staff member at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, operates a Juggerbot 3D printer at the MDF on ORNL’s Hardin Valley campus. Juggerbot 3D is collaborating with ORNL to pioneer systems that print both thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
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(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Scientists often seek new materials derived from polymers. Rather than starting a polymer search from scratch, they save time and money by blending existing polymers to achieve desired properties.
My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric.
In life sciences, every decision carries weight—and speed to market is an ever-present consideration. Scientific innovation is moving faster than ever, yet regulatory demands are growing more complex, and supply chain fragility has become the new normal.
Although patient safety is paramount in healthcare settings, about 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more than 3 million deaths occur due to unsaf
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical ra
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreati
PhysicsGen can multiply a few dozen virtual reality demonstrations into nearly 3,000 simulations per machine for mechanical companions like robotic arms and hands.
When ChatGPT or Gemini gives you what seems to be an expert response to your burning questions, you may not realize how much information they rely on to give that reply.
Good supplier management is one of the most important methods of building a safe and effective medical device.
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