Videos of the Month

Meet FibeRobo: A Novel Body-Temperature Shape-Changing Fiber

Watch this video to learn more about FibeRobo, a novel body-temperature shape-changing fiber based on liquid crystal elastomers. These fibers, once formed into the larger textile structure through knitting, weaving, and sewing techniques, enable myriad applications from medical devices, athletic wear, to interactive eating experiences, and transforming fashion pieces.

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3D Printing Extremely Viscous Materials Using Ultrasonic Vibrations

Watch this video to see how extremely viscous (μ >1000 Pa·s) plastic solids can be 3D printed using a relatively simple and low-cost nozzle vibration approach that can enable the widespread fabrication of electronics, biomedical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food using viscous heterogeneous material precursors in residential, educational, and industrial settings.

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Leveraging Digital Twins for Battery Design and Test

Real-world testing can be time-consuming and costly. By using digital twins in testing, engineers can simulate any operation and predict maintenance needs. Digital twins will continue to be increasingly used in designing and testing EV batteries. In this video, we discuss digital twins and their importance to designing and testing EV batteries.

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Screen-Printed, Flexible Sensors Transform Earbuds into Brain-Activity-Level Recording Device

A pair of earbuds can be turned into a tool to record the electrical activity of the brain as well as levels of lactate in the body with the addition of two flexible sensors screen-printed onto a stamp-like flexible surface. Watch this video to learn more about the technology, which was developed at the University of California San Diego.

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