The ancient arts of origami, the art of paper-folding, and kirigami, the art of paper-cutting, have gained popularity in recent years among researchers building mechanical metamaterials. Folding and cutting 2D thin-film materials transforms them into complex 3D structures and shapes with unique and programmable mechanical properties.
Instron introduces Bluehill Central lab management software
Instron has launched Bluehill Central, a networked lab management solution for Bluehill Universal software. The software allows lab managers to remotely manage all test systems running Bluehill Universal, regardless of the number of systems or their location in the world.
Theoretical physicists observe rare phenomenon in simple material for the first time
Theoretical physicists conducting research at The University of Texas at Dallas have observed a rare phenomenon called the quantum anomalous Hall effect in a very simple material.
Taking lessons from a sea slug, study points to better hardware for artificial intelligence
A new study has found that a material can mimic the sea slug’s most essential intelligence features. The discovery is a step toward building hardware that could help make AI more efficient and reliable for technology ranging from self-driving cars and surgical robots to social media algorithms.
The Heat Treat Podcast: Furnace Engineering
The Heat Treat Podcast host Carlos Torres has a timely discussion with Ron Waligora on everything you need to know about furnace engineering.