Search results for 4-D printing

Engineering Nov 21, 2012

Low-cost MEMS fabrication technology using a replica molding technique

Researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), have developed a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device fabrication technology that uses only printing and injection molding. ...

Electronics & Semiconductors Nov 15, 2012

New technology for semiconductor film production on highly liquid-repellent surfaces

Japanese researchers have developed a manufacturing technology for highly uniform thin films of organic polymer semiconductors without material losses by applying the semiconductor solution on a highly hydrophobic surface ...

Condensed Matter Nov 14, 2012

New metamaterial lens focuses radio waves: Device could improve satellite and molecular imaging

In many respects, metamaterials are supernatural. These manmade materials, with their intricately designed structures, bend electromagnetic waves in ways that are impossible for materials found in nature. Scientists are investigating ...

Social Sciences Nov 2, 2012

Study grades US presidents on the economy

(Phys.org)—During presidential campaigns, it's not unusual to hear candidates from both parties say they will focus on strengthening the nation's economy. But how well have presidents delivered on that promise once in the ...

Engineering Sep 27, 2012

MIT spinoff spiffs up desktop 3-D printing with Form 1

(Phys.org)—Up to now, says a new company planning a price/quality upset in the 3-D printing market, people have been able to get affordable, low-end 3-D desktop printers but below the higher quality standards that professional ...

Electronics & Semiconductors Sep 24, 2012

Atomic layer deposition passivation for high-efficiency i-PERC silicon solar cells

At this week's European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EUPVSEC, 24/08-28/08), imec, RENA and SoLayTec present thin (165µm), large area (156x156mm2) i-PERC-type Silicon solar cells with ALD (atomic ...

Other Aug 25, 2012

'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100

(AP)—In the crisp 39-degree Fahrenheit (4-degree Celsius) air of a converted bunker in rural Virginia lies the U.S.'s greatest collection of early film.

Business Aug 17, 2012

Kickstarter projects generate millions of dollars

(AP) — A funny thing happens on Kickstarter, the website where people ask for money to finance their projects. Sometimes, they get more money than they ask for.

Other Jun 11, 2012

Independent bookstores embrace digital publishing

(AP) — Clare Dickens only wanted to share her story to help others. But in the process, she became a successful independent author — with the help of a local bookstore and its instant publishing machine.

Other Apr 14, 2012

Vatican and Oxford libraries announce joint digital conversion of some manuscripts, books

More world literature just got its door kicked open digitally. For the first time scholars will be able to compare material kept in the separate collections for centuries.

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