Faye Oney

Video: 3-D printers could soon ‘print’ entire buildings

By Faye Oney / May 10, 2017

3-D printing is quickly becoming a ubiquitous technology in many industries. Now, a researcher from Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a 3-D printing system to construct a large building.

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Research team uses 3-D printer to create synthetic nerve and organ tissues

By Faye Oney / May 9, 2017

Scientists at George Washington University are using 3-D printers to create substitute tissues to support damaged bone, cartilage, and neural tissue during the healing process. Their research could eventually help patients with damaged tissues heal more quickly.

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Patented process produces hydrogen on demand for fuel cell-powered aircraft

By Faye Oney / May 5, 2017

Airlines may soon be “going green.” Researchers at Technion Israel Institute of Technology have patented an eco-friendly process to produce hydrogen on demand and in air, offering up new potential for fuel cell-powered aircraft.

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Self-tinting electrochromic glass windows eliminate need for window coverings

By Faye Oney / May 2, 2017

We have smartphones, smart homes, and now—smart windows. Kinestral Technologies recently introduced Halio, a glass window product that uses electrochromic technology to tint on command.

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Ceramics Expo 2017 is one for the books

By Faye Oney / April 28, 2017

Attendees traveled from all over the world to Ceramics Expo 2017 to network, learn, sell, and build relationships. Attendees came away from the show with newfound knowledge and an abundance of new contacts.

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Live from Ceramics Expo 2017—More photos from Cleveland, Ohio

By Faye Oney / April 27, 2017

Ceramics Expo 2017 continues its final day at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, today. The 3rd installment of this annual expo for all things ceramic and glass has definitely delivered on its promise to be bigger and better than ever before.

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Live from Ceramics Expo 2017—Photos from Cleveland, Ohio

By Faye Oney / April 26, 2017

Ceramics Expo 2017 kicked off day 2 of the world’s largest annual free-to-attend expo for the advanced ceramic and glass community Wednesday morning at the I-X Center, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Live from Ceramics Expo 2017—Ceramic and Business Leadership Summit kicks off power week

By Faye Oney / April 25, 2017

Ceramic and glass power week kicked off yesterday with the 6th Ceramic Business and Leadership Summit, where attendees came from all over the world to listen to thought leaders share their expertise on a variety of topics focused on marketing for manufacturers.

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Apple might use metallic glass alloys on back panel in next iPhones

By Faye Oney / April 21, 2017

Apple has published a patent, hinting that the back of its next iPhone may be made of a metallic glass material. The material is created using a micro-alloying process that combines metallic glass with a metal substrate, resulting in a smooth and durable finish.

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Video: Now you can eat your water bottle—Edible water blobs eliminate food packaging

By Faye Oney / April 19, 2017

What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint? How about eating your water bottle? A small lab in London came up with a unique way to package liquids that’s completely edible.

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