New adaptive material inspired by tears

Tunable material system is easily adaptable for diverse applications in fuel transport, textiles, and optical systems Cambridge, Mass. – April 8, 2013 – Imagine a tent that blocks light on a dry and sunny day, and becomes transparent and water-repellent on a dim, rainy day. Or highly precise, …

New Flexible Material – TPU 92A-1

Belgium based Materialise has announced the launch of a new, highly flexible and durable material for 3D printing called TPU 92A-1.  It was first seen on the catwalk in Iris van Herpen’s Voltage Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week in January. The resilient, textile-like material is produced via …

3D printing with 3Doodler pen

If 3D printers seem too expensive, or too technically complex, WobbleWorks’ 3Doodler 3D printing pen looks like a budget- and user-friendly alternative. It also looks like a ton of fun. The idea behind the 3Doodler is that it takes the core functionality of a 3D printer, essentially an extruder and a heat …

Sugarcane based Tubes – Swedish invention

Tectubes introduces the world’s first commercial Bio sourced tube made of FKuR’s Terralene® range. Tectubes injection mould, extrude and print the various parts of the tube. The tube itself stands out due to its excellent mechanical properties. “Using bio sourced resins is an obvious step for us in order …

Ice Jacket Bottle Chiller

Don’t serve spirits over ice – serve them IN ice for supercool taste and style! The Ice Jacket encases your favorite bottle of spirits in a dramatic coat of ice, wowing guests as you pour out drinks chilled to glacial perfection. It’s incredibly impressive, yet easy to use. And it works with …