Builders pour concrete into temporary molds called formwork. MIT researchers invented a way to make these structures out of on-site soil.

New research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between permeability and selectivity that could inform design of water treatment systems.

A new design tool uses UV and RGB lights to change the color and textures of everyday objects. The system could enable surfaces to display dynamic patterns, such as health data and fashion designs.

“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone.

By fabricating semiconductor-free logic gates, which can be used to perform computation, researchers hope to streamline the manufacture of electronics.

By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material.

Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery.

The interlocking bricks, which can be repurposed many times over, can withstand similar pressures as their concrete counterparts.

The technique characterizes a material’s electronic properties 85 times faster than conventional methods.

Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.