Boston Scientific Fuels Innovation: A €75 Million Expansion at Galway Hub
GALWAY, Ireland — In a move that reaffirms Ireland’s status as a global powerhouse for medtech innovation, Boston Scientific has announced a significant €75 million investment to expand its research and development (R&D) capabilities at its…
Solukon Redefines Post-Processing: Launching SPR-Pathfinder PRO to Solve Additive Manufacturing’s "Hidden" Challenge
In the industrialization of additive manufacturing (AM), the focus has historically been on the build—the laser, the powder, and the geometry. However, as manufacturers increasingly push the boundaries of complex, lightweight, and high-performance…
Beyond the Mold: Concordia University’s Inverse 4D Printing Breakthrough Revolutionizes Composite Manufacturing
In a significant leap for material science and industrial manufacturing, researchers at the Concordia Centre for Composites have unveiled an innovative "inverse 4D printing" method. By leveraging the inherent anisotropic properties of carbon…
The Future of Sight: University of Waterloo’s 20-Minute Revolution in 3D-Printed Contact Lenses
In a breakthrough that promises to redefine the optometry landscape, a research team at the University of Waterloo has unveiled a digital manufacturing platform capable of printing fully customized, wearable contact lenses in approximately 20 minutes.…
This Week in Cleantech: Navigating the Intersection of Policy, Innovation, and Industrial Shift
Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Cleantech, the definitive weekly briefing on the most consequential developments in the clean energy and climate sectors. Hosted by Paul Gerke of Factor This! and Mike Casey of Tigercomm, our podcast…
Scaling the Heavens: SWISSto12 Secures $70 Million to Revolutionize Satellite Manufacturing
In a move that underscores the rapidly maturing industrialization of space, Swiss satellite and payload innovator SWISSto12 has successfully closed a $70 million (€61 million) Series C funding round. This significant injection of capital is not merely a…
Bridging the Gap: MIT’s New Design Framework Revolutionizes Sustainable 3D-Printed Concrete
Concrete, the silent titan of modern civilization, is responsible for more than just our infrastructure; it is also one of the primary drivers of global carbon emissions. As the construction industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize, 3D printing…
Bridging the Gap: Liqcreate Unveils Bio-Med Flex, a New Frontier for Biocompatible 3D Printing
The landscape of medical additive manufacturing has long been dominated by rigid, high-performance polymers. While these materials have revolutionized dental and surgical planning, a significant void remained for flexible, resilient, and biocompatible…
Closing the Loop: SDU’s Bold Bid to Revolutionize Metal 3D Printing with Industrial Waste
In a move that could redefine the economics of additive manufacturing (AM), Associate Professor Mohammad Malekan of the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has secured a prestigious Sapere Aude Research Leader grant from the Independent Research Fund…
Bridging the Skills Gap: Dassault Systèmes Launches 16th Edition of AAKRUTI Global Innovation Contest
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and an escalating demand for high-level technical expertise, the bridge between academic curriculum and industrial application has never been more critical. Addressing this head-on, French software giant…
