In 2024, NASA plans to fly to the moon again but this requires a special surface on the lunar base. To build it, only two things are actually needed, but they are quite unusual: urine and moon dust. This blog article shows how 3D printing turns it into building blocks for a moon base.
A team of researchers led by Francesco Greco developed inkjet-based “tattoo electrodes” which are not only compatible for EMG, ECG and EEG but also the world’s first dry electrodes qualified for monitoring brain activities via MEG.
A closed colour management loop can help printers saving time and money alike. This article gathers several key components of a well-balanced and efficient colour control system.
With our recurring drupa Essentials of Print series, we deliver a series of articles, from designers, brand owners, printers, converters, journalists and influencers, providing them with a platform to share their opinions on the latest developments of the print industry.
Only one third of the produced plastics can be recycled every year. A few innovative groups of scientists have just searched for a way, which is tackling exactly that challenge of hard-to-recycle plastic.
In our series #PrintingProfessions we introduce you to exciting professions in the printing industry. This time our post revolves around the training as a mechatronics technician resp. electronics technician for industrial engineering. It informs you about what qualifications are needed for this profession, what content is covered in the training, and what further training opportunities are available.
Check out the new episode from the #Printerverse podcast with Deborah Corn.
A team of researchers from Purdue University teamed up with a young start-up to improve the way we are building offshore wind infrastructure, by developing a concrete mixture to use to 3D print anchors for wind turbines, traditionally manufactured by using finished steel.
In its newest collection the sportswear brand PUMA has found a way to reduce its water consumption during the production process up to 17% as well as the used chemicals significantly. And all that by implementing new technologies such as new dyeing procedures and digital printing.
With our recurring drupa Essentials of Print series, we deliver a series of articles, from designers, brand owners, printers, converters, journalists and influencers, providing them with a platform to share their opinions on the latest developments of the print industry.