The "coral defenders" are made of plastic called PHA. Similar to a potato starch, it naturally breaks down when exposed, ...

D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on tooling ...

New manufacturing techniques could improve heat exchangers in everything from air conditioners to massive ships.

From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere — even if we don’t always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to ...

The National Academies’ report says it’s a virtual construct that “mimics the structure, context, and behavior of a natural, engineered or social system.” It says a digital twin is regularly updated ...

Fraunhofer recycles packaging waste into 3D printing material with purity levels of more than 99.8% - suitable for ...

In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use. Sadly, less than a ...

The Fraunhofer Institute is transforming millions of tons of household plastic waste into 3-D printed products.

NPR's Steve Inskeep visited the source of your stuff. And heard how China's manufacturers are handling U.S. tariffs.

Kraft Heinz utilizes 3D printer to adjust iconic bottle design: 'Our team tested over 45 prototypes' first appeared on The ...

Every year, some 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging winds up in household waste in Germany after being used just ...