Highlights
A butterfly’s first flight inspires a new way to produce force and electricity
The wings of a butterfly are made of chitin – SUTD researchers uncover the promising capability of chitin as a sustainable smart biomaterial.
Life&Style with Daniel Martin: Smart Knee Brace
Channel NewsAsia 938FM interviewed Assoc Prof Low Hong Yee on the research and development of a fully knitted, circuit-embedded knee wearable for wireless sensing of joint motion in real-time.
What is 3D printed food and which are the companies working on it?
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) has been working closely with SUTD and Nanyang Technological University on multiple 3D food printing research projects.
Stretchable knee wearable offers insight into improving e-textiles for healthcare
SUTD researchers developed a fully knitted, circuit-embedded knee wearable for wireless sensing of joint motion in real-time. Compared to other knitted electronics, this model has fewer externally integrated components and a more sensitive sensor, making it less error-prone.
A’Design Award & Competition – Golden A’ Design Award in 3D Printed Forms and Products Design Category
We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Associate Professor Carlos Banon on winning A’Design Award Winner 2023 – Gold for DB Schenker Upcycling Hub.
6 Singapore designers exhibit their sustainable creations at Milan Design Week
InDesignLive Asia published an article on Singapore designers who exhibited their sustainable creations at Milan Design Week. One of the designers, Tiffany Loy, collaborated with SUTD’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Centre to develop advanced automated textile construction for additive manufacturing.
3D-printing method for food could make insect protein mainstream
A method for 3D-printing food could bring alternative protein sources including algae, plant and insects to the mainstream.
Floating farms and ‘soft’ robots: SUTD students tackle Singapore’s challenges
SUTD students Mr Chia Hou-An and Mr Clement Ravindran designed a floating farm for their final year project.
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub / AIRLAB
The DB Schenker’s Upcycling Hub in Singapore, designed by Airlab SUTD, demonstrates the future of manufacturing by presenting novel ways to respond to the climate crisis by recycling waste material.
3D Nation – S1E4: Food For Life
Part science exploration, part tech analysis and part social commentary, Channel NewsAsia’s 3D NATION is a provocative watch for anyone with a stake in our future. This episode features the first ever 3D printing food competition organised by SUTD.