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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The capacitor could enable a new generation of electronics that will require less power and generate less heat.
Briefs: Materials
This on-skin electronic device provides a personal air conditioner without electricity.
Briefs: Materials
This passive device relies on a layer of material that blocks incoming sunlight but lets heat radiate away.
Articles: Electronics & Computers
A cryptographic ID tag, a high-reliability NASA switch, and a stretchable thermoelectric generator...
Briefs: Materials
A new method could enable vehicles and equipment to better withstand high temperatures, loads, and speeds.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
These carbon-based fillers can be used in thermally conductive clothing such as liquid-cooled garments.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This work could accelerate the development of flexible electronics.
Briefs: Automotive
Fuse devices enable circuit safety in high-power applications, such as motion control and alternative energy generation, in addition to electric vehicles.
Articles: Electronics & Computers
There are longwave, midwave, and shortwave camera systems—each with its own advantages for specific industries and uses.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The bus is designed for high-frequency, high-temperature operation in electric drive systems and next-generation power electronics.
Briefs: Materials
This cost-saving piping insulation has uses in refrigerated containers that protect food, medicine, and other perishables.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Using 3D components on a standardized 2D microchip manufacturing platform uses up to 100 times less chip space.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
This new understanding can help chip manufacturers find ways to better diffuse the heat that leads to device damage and decreased device lifespans.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This technology could impact new directions in robotics design.
Question of the Week: Energy
Will Cooling Coatings Catch On?
This month’s Tech Briefs featured a potential alternative to the air conditioner: A painted-on polymer coating that can cool down a building.
Facility Focus: Electronics & Computers
Explore Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA's first space flight complex.
Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Low-viscosity plastic; coin cell holders; oxidation-resistant coatings; and more.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This coating acts as a spontaneous air cooler and can be fabricated, dyed, and applied like paint.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
These materials may replace metals as lightweight, flexible heat dissipators in cars, computers, cellphones, and refrigerators.
Briefs: Materials
The flat structure morphs into another shape when temperature changes, enabling self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The system provides three-dimensional imagery of potential threats at closer ranges.
Blog: Materials
"View it as an infrared privacy shield," says Professor Mikhail Kats.
Q&A: Semiconductors & ICs
Have you heard of "Thubber?"
Briefs: Test & Measurement
The Planetary Tides Simulation Facility for Simulation Tidal Strain in Planetary Ice Analogs
Applications include modeling of tidal stress response of icy satellites as well as fatigue of terrestrial ice shelves.
Briefs: Materials
A carbon nanotube heat shield can better protect extremely fast aircraft.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
These robust materials convert excess heat energy into electricity.
Briefs: Aerospace
These barrier coatings protect high-performance components in extreme environments.
Briefs: Aerospace
These louvers provide passive thermal cooling for CubeSats.
Briefs: Transportation
Load-bearing structures in cars and airplanes could be manufactured from the metal foam.
Top Stories
Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Engineers: Tech, Tools, and Gadgets
Blog: Power
Using Street Lamps as EV Chargers
INSIDER: Semiconductors & ICs
Scientists Create Superconducting Semiconductor Material
Blog: Materials
This Paint Can Cool Buildings Without Energy Input
Blog: Software
Quiz: Power
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