AI ‘Co-Pilot’ Can Reduce Prescription Errors That Put Patients at Risk
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning: If only prescribing medications were as simple as that.
Tips on Adopting 3D Scanning and Automation
C hallenges abound for today’s manufacturers. Labor shortages and rising labor costs require innovative solutions to maintain productivity with fewer staff. Inflation continues to exert pressure on raw material costs, squeezing margins.
Wearable, Implantable, and Ingestible Medical Devices
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NIST researcher Kamran Sayrafian developed a computational model of the lungs with different levels of excess fluid. The long-term goal is to develop a device that could alert the patient or medical provider when it detects pulmonary edema in the user’s lungs.
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema.
Karbonius Composites Masters 3D Scanning
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A technician at Karbonius Composites cuts a carbon-fiber part.
Karbonius Composites specializes in manufacturing precision molds and composite components across various sectors, including automotive restoration and high-performance customization.
University of Perugia Validates New Dental 3D-Printing Materials
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A student at the University of Perugia 3D scanning an implant with Artec Micro II.
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world.
The ‘Productivity Paradox’ of AI Adoption in Manufacturing Firms
Companies that adopt industrial artificial intelligence see productivity losses before longer-term gains, according to new research.
Theory-Guided Strategy Expands Scope of Measurable Quantum Interactions
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers.
3D Scanning Mastery on the Racetrack
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Creaform’s Scan-to-CAD software helps the Starr Creations team re-create 3D models of the interiors of the monster trucks they work on for further processing in CAD software.
Based in Tampa, Florida, Starr Creations, a powerhouse in fiberglass design and fabrication, is known for turning ambitious automotive visions into reality.
Light-Activated Metal Catalyst Selectively Converts CO₂ to Industrial Chemical
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Andressa Müller and Sai Puneet Desai use an infrared spectrometer in the Brookhaven Lab Chemistry Division to analyze a sample containing a photosensitizer, their catalyst, and other reaction components. They and the rest of the research team wear protective glasses to shield their eyes from the laser that helps them understand the reaction mechanism.
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