Category: Modern Building Technologies

A UK-based manufacturer of turnkey 3D printing solutions has signed a new international contract that will see it use additive manufacturing to create complex concrete shapes. Rapid Fusion, which designs and manufactures at its research and development center in the South West, has used its ZEUS 3D robotic system to produce intricate concrete parts for… Continue reading Manufacturer of 3D printing solutions enters the construction industry with an Italian deal

Major funding secured: Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project has secured a $3 billion financing package and construction is already underway. Economic boom: The project will create 1,000 union jobs and redevelop the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Energy milestone: Empire Wind 1 will power 500,000 New York homes by 2027, strengthening America's energy security. Financial close… Continue reading Norwegian company Equinor secures $3 billion in financing for the US Empire Wind 1 project

In an exciting development for Cambodia's energy landscape, Ripple Inc., a well-known US-based fintech company, is looking to partner in the renewable energy sector. The company, known for its innovative financial solutions, has expressed strong interest in establishing solar panel manufacturing in Cambodia to meet the growing demand for clean energy in the United States.… Continue reading U.S. tech giants are eyeing Cambodia's renewable energy potential

Published on January 1, 2025 by Julia S. The inner ear, particularly the cochlea, remains one of the most challenging areas in medicine due to its complicated anatomy and limited accessibility. This presents significant hurdles in treating hearing loss (including hyperacusis) and other inner ear disorders. For more than a decade, a dedicated team of… Continue reading The first 3D printed microneedle to treat hearing loss

Mumbai: The year 2024 marked a turning point with significant advances in the adoption of technology, sustainable building practices and affordable housing solutions – setting the sector up for an even brighter future. Affordable housing proved to be a cornerstone of industry growth in 2024, meeting the urgent need for accessible housing in a rapidly… Continue reading Affordable Housing Drives Real Estate Growth in 2024

Engel Group subsidiary TMA Automation Sp. z oo z oo has started construction of a new office and production building near Gdańsk Airport in Poland. Engel acquired a majority stake in TMA Automation in 2022 and in a press release the company stated that the new building in Gdańsk will “intensify the collaboration” between the… Continue reading Engel begins construction of a new automation factory in Poland

In the area of ​​design, the search for sustainable materials is more urgent than ever. In this context, new alternatives to MDF and composite panels are emerging, bringing innovations and new challenges in established, often traditional sectors, such as: Papembood. As the brand name suggests, it is a material made from recycled paper and bamboo,… Continue reading recycled, renewable and remarkable: DesignWanted

Researchers at Khalifa University of Science and Technology have demonstrated the fabrication of less layered graphene sheets with large lateral sizes (4-5 μm) through a state-of-the-art solar-powered liquid-phase exfoliation technique. In this method, sunlight is applied directly to the embedded graphite flakes for only 0.5 s to achieve graphite expansion. By using focused sunlight, this… Continue reading Researchers are developing a new method for sustainably producing graphene from solar-powered expanded graphite

(Photo: Edmonton Train Collectors Association) Stay up to date with everything happening in the wonderful world of additive manufacturing through our LinkedIn community. An avid model train enthusiast in Edmonton, Canada, is taking the craft to the next level by 3D printing miniature models of local landmarks, including the Canadian Northern Railway Station, which was… Continue reading 3D printed landmarks used in model train exhibit for Edmonton holidays | VoxelMatters

Decarbonization of major events When it comes to navigating the small details of transforming consumption-intensive, transportation-intensive, and crowded events into carbon-neutral showcases, Sam Booth lives it. Sam is AEG Europe Director of Sustainability and his employer operates venues including: The O2 Arena, London Uber Arena, Berlin Barclays Arena, Hamburg Accor Arena, Paris Eventim Apollo Indigo… Continue reading The Sustainability Year in Stories: June 2024