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“The cost of computing has been steadily decreasing as companies pack more components and functions onto a single chip, for applications ranging from smartphones to large mainframe computers. The problem is that there is a limit to how small the …
News AI technology addresses parts accuracy, a major manufacturing challenge in 3D printing for $7.3 billion industry
“Automated machine learning tool could advance additive manufacturing in shape complexity, waste reduction and reduce manufacturing costs. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Imagine using machine learning to ensure that the pieces of an aircraft fit together more precisely, and can be assembled …
“Researchers have created a new testing ground for quantum systems in which they can literally turn certain particle interactions on and off, potentially paving the way for advances in spintronics. Spin transport electronics have the potential to revolutionize electronic devices …
“The research has been published in the journal Additive Manufacturing. “The most common form of 3D printing is thermoplastic extrusion,” said Emre Gunduz, assistant research professor of mechanical engineering. “That’s usually good enough for prototypes, but for actual fabrication …
“The more objects we make “smart,” from watches to entire buildings, the greater the need for these devices to store and retrieve massive amounts of data quickly without consuming too much power. Millions of new memory cells could be part …
“From iPhones on Earth to rovers on Mars, most electronics only function within a certain temperature range. By blending two organic materials together, researchers at Purdue University could create electronics that withstand extreme heat. This new plastic material could reliably …
“New, easily prepared starting material opens access to learning more about a difficult-to-control element in nuclear waste. The Science Leftovers from nuclear reactors contain the element neptunium. To safely store the waste, scientists need to know more about how to …
“Purdue researchers develop algorithms for faster, better data analysis Every two seconds, sensors measuring the United States’ electrical grid collect 3 petabytes of data – the equivalent of 3 million gigabytes. Data analysis on that scale is a challenge when crucial …
News Simple stickers may save lives of heart patients, athletes and lower medical costs for families
“Heart surgery can be traumatic for patients. Having to continuously monitor your status without a doctor when you are back home can be even scarier. Imagine being able to do that with a simple sticker applied to your body. Purdue …
“Purdue University researchers have 3D-printed cement paste, a key ingredient of the concrete and mortar used to build various elements of infrastructure, that gets tougher under pressure like the shells of arthropods such as lobsters and beetles. The technique could …