Articles
WAAMpeller is the world’s first 3D printed ship’s propeller
3D printing is a great way to produce quickly and effectively, and the relatively new technique is slowly seeping through in all kinds of fields. RAMLAB (Rotterdam Additive Manufacturing LAB), in collaboration with various organisations, ...
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Stretchable solar cell can even be washed
We have seen flexible solar cells, but the main thing preventing us from incorporating them into our clothes is that they couldn’t be stretched or washed. Researchers from Japanese research centre RIKEN and the University ...
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Sustainable paving tiles are made with household waste
Most paving tiles in the Netherlands are made of grey concrete, a material that is not particularly good for the environment as the making of it generates a lot of CO2. To make the tiles ...
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Post-Earthquake reconstruction project creates earthquake-proof houses
The Post-Earthquake Reconstruction project, executed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Kunming University of Science and Technology, innovates traditional rammed earth building technology to provide people a safe, economical, comfortable, and sustainable reconstruction ...
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Be fashionable with handbags made from apples
In the world of material innovation, we see more and more awareness of the impact materials have on the world. When we realise that cows are one of the largest contributors to climate change, it ...
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Design your own printed carpet with Skonne
The company Skonne, founded in 2017, allows you to create a carpet that meets your taste exactly. Customisable both in shape, colour and pattern, with an app you can create a one of a kind ...
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