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Building Better Bones: How 3D Printing is Changing the Game

December 27, 2025

Bone repairs are tricky. Current materials often fall short. They struggle to balance strength and function. But there's hope. Inspired by nature, scientists are using 3D printing to create new materials. These are not your average implants. They are special. They are bicontinuous interpenetrating-p

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Energy from Movement: The Future of Wearable Tech

June 22, 2025

The world of wearable technology is buzzing with a new invention. This isn't just about fancy watches or fitness trackers. It's about creating power from simple movements. A new device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is making waves. It turns mechanical energy into electrical energy. Thi

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Mixing 3D Printing and Filament Winding for Better Composite Grooves

December 15, 2024

Imagine you need a super-strong, lightweight groove structure for an industry application. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite. Traditional methods make this task pretty tricky. This is where a creative mix of 3D printing and filament winding comes into play. We're talking about a groove structure

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Rock-Filled Tiles: A New Twist in Durability

November 8, 2024

Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles

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Uncovering Granite's Strength in Composite Tiles

November 6, 2024

Have you ever thought about how tiles can last for a long time without much care? Scientists decided to explore this by using granite from Romania's Măcin Mountains. Granite is a tough, acidic volcanic rock that makes up over 65% of silicon dioxide. This stone was crushed into smaller pieces, then m