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Application Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
See why Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. is excited for the potential of additive manufacturing.
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Q&A: Sensors/Data Acquisition
USC researchers found a way to use idle oil and gas wells for energy storage.
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Briefs: Energy
A new machine learning algorithm could make smartphones charge faster and increase the time between charges for electric vehicles.
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5 Ws: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The battery can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
These nanomaterial strain sensors are ten times more sensitive when measuring minute movements compared to existing technology.
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Briefs: Materials
The improved rectennas could operate low-power devices such as temperature sensors.
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Briefs: Energy
The material could help protect both civilian and military personnel in earthquakes.
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Facility Focus: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Some of the technologies coming from the UT labs include COVID antibody tests, self-watering soil, and the "DRACO" robot.
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Briefs: Energy
A newly developed architected metamaterial has the ability to change shape in a tunable fashion.
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Articles: Internet of Things
Energy is absorbed in the diamond through a process called inelastic scattering, which is used to generate electricity.
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Articles: Nanotechnology
NASA-funded research by Clemson University scientists could lead to the creation of lighter, faster-charging batteries suitable for powering a spacesuit or even a Mars rover.
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Briefs: Transportation
Battery reuse systems could be profitable for both electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations.
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Articles: Energy
When it comes to the research and development of batteries, modeling and simulation (M&S) provide an efficient and low-cost approach.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Board-to-board connectors, supercapacitors, li-ion batteries, and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Computers or smartphones with folding screens, smart clothing, and wearable sensors all require an energy source, which is usually a lithium-ion battery. These are typically heavy and rigid, making them fundamentally...
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This technology charges lithium batteries faster and reduces the risk of device explosions.
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Briefs: Energy
The method could be key to designing more efficient batteries for specific uses such as electric cars and airplanes.
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Articles: Transportation
SAE J2954 paves the way for electric vehicle charging without a plug and enables alignment for manual/autonomous parking.
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Briefs: Transportation
Adding polymers and fireproofing to a battery’s current collectors makes it lighter, safer, and about 20% more efficient.
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Articles: Energy
Inficon’s lithium-ion battery cell test can detect a leak many times smaller than current methods identify.
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Briefs: Wearables
A stretchable system can harvest energy from human breathing and motion.
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Blog: Automotive
If you're concerned that electric vehicles don't have the reliability to get you where you need to go, Penn State engineers are working on a battery for...
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Special Reports: Automotive
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Vehicle Electrification - January 2021
See how Ford, Volkswagen, Cadillac, and other manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of battery & EV design to compete with Tesla in a rapidly growing market, plus learn about the latest EV testing...

Briefs: Unmanned Systems
The battery could be used for drones, cars, or underwater applications at low temperatures.
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Briefs: Energy
Membranes that remove salt from water help split sea water into fuel.
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NASA Spinoff: Propulsion
The technology could allow deep-space exploration without running out of propellant.
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Briefs: Energy
Combined with smartphone technology, the device becomes a portable system that can track, monitor, and diagnose infections.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The system can recharge the internal battery of devices without invasive surgery or risky penetrative procedures.
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