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SmartGrid is a new technology that understands the preferences of its user, bringing about energy and cost savings in accordance with the user’s comfort level of choice.

Expanding the potential of its 3D counterpart, 4D Printing transcends into the 4th dimension – time. By allowing the printing of 3D objects that can change in shape and configuration over time, 4D Printing is set to transform aerospace structures, toys and other products we use in our everyday lives.

This low-energy and cost-effective process uses carbon nanomaterials as the electrode in capacitive deionisation to remove salt from water.

A common clinical procedure, nasogastric intubation is generally performed manually without any visual aids or indications. Erroneous insertions are often not detected in time through typical confirmation methods such as X-ray, potentially leading to death and injuries.

Counterfeiting of bank notes, passports, identity cards and other valuable products is expected to become more complex and difficult with the rise of Nano Dot Printing.

Building a massive object or structure will soon require less time and labour than before. A boon to the design and construction industries, Very Large Scale Prototyping first creates a digital model of an object, before partitioning it into smaller parts that can be fabricated in a common machine.

A finger-worn visual assistant, EyeRing provides users with digital information about objects by touching or pointing at them.

In place of conventional computer-aided design methods, Digital Heritage and Tectonics is revolutionizing the field of architectural conservation.