Manufacturing

Concerns over climate change have prompted governments to start focusing on finding alternative sources of energy. As such, EVs, and the battery technologies associated with them, have gained an increasing importance in recent years. In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, governments have adopted various strategies to spur …

The $30 Trillion Bio-Horizon Synthetic biology, once a frontier science confined to academic labs, is rapidly evolving into an economic powerhouse. By 2030, it is projected to influence more than one-third of global manufacturing output—an estimated $30 trillion sector. Powering this seismic transformation is the emergence of biofoundries: fully automated …

Introduction Picture a fresh, crisp lettuce leaf harvested inside a Martian greenhouse. This is no luxury—it’s a necessity. As NASA targets sustained lunar habitation by 2030 and manned Mars missions in the 2040s, humanity confronts a silent but urgent crisis: how to feed astronauts far from Earth. Pre-packaged meals lose …

Introduction: Breaking the “One-Part, One-Material” Paradigm Modern defense systems operate in extreme environments where the performance and reliability of materials can dictate mission success or failure. Historically, engineers have been constrained by the “one-material-per-part” paradigm—selecting a single material for a given component based on compromise rather than optimization. This legacy …

Introduction Proteins are essential to virtually all biological processes, playing vital roles in cell signaling, metabolism, immunity, and more. Traditionally, protein production has relied on growing cells in bioreactors—a process that is time-consuming, expensive, and often inefficient, especially when manufacturing complex therapeutic proteins. A revolutionary shift is now underway in …

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Redefining Wave Manipulation Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials that manipulate electromagnetic, acoustic, and seismic waves in ways not found in nature. By carefully designing their internal micro- or nanoscale structures, these materials can achieve extraordinary behaviors—such as bending seismic waves around buildings to protect against earthquakes, diverting …

The drug discovery process has long been a costly and time-consuming endeavor, with traditional methods requiring decades of research and billions of dollars to bring a single therapy to market. Despite advances in computational methods and biotechnology, many challenges still persist in accurately modeling biological systems and predicting drug behavior. …

Plastic waste has long been the stark emblem of our disposable economy. Yet, a profound shift is underway, transforming this environmental liability into a valuable resource. While innovators are already upcycling discarded bottles into sneakers and furniture, the most impactful evolution is happening in the construction industry. The sector, one …

3D AI-Based Automated Optical Inspection: The Future of Smart ManufacturingAI-driven 3D inspection systems are redefining precision, efficiency, and quality in modern manufacturing. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, where precision, speed, and scalability are crucial, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced imaging technologies is transforming quality control like never …