Research news
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.
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.
SUTD unlocks new method to 3D print complex, functional components for soft robotics
With the enhancement of Freeform Liquid 3D Printing, engineers and designers are now able to fabricate more intricate, yet stronger 3D printed soft robots.
SUTD researchers developed DIY 3D-printed peristaltic pump kits for microfluidics
SUTD researchers developed a highly-customisable, 3D-printed peristaltic pump kit.
SUTD researchers developed simple method to upcycle okara using 3D printing
Okara, a soybean byproduct, can now be 3D printed without any additives, boosting food sustainability efforts.
Precise acousto-electric sorting of submicron cell-secreted extracellular vesicles
The novel acousto-electric sorting technology by SUTD provides a promising solution for segmenting extracellular vesicles subtypes by generating simultaneous acoustic and electric force fields, providing a fundamental tool for clinical research.
SUTD researchers develop liquid metal antenna that can conform to soft biological tissues
Direct-ink-writing-based 3D printing of microchannels on a 7 μm-thick elastomeric substrate was demonstrated to fabricate liquid metal microfluidic antennas with unprecedented deformability and tissue-adhesion.
Transforming the world with 3D printed electronics
Written by leading experts and researchers from SUTD and NTU, ‘3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Electronics: Principles and Applications’ is designed to be a one-stop guide for anyone interested in the 3D printing of electronics.
SUTD researchers use nanoscale 3D printing to create high-resolution light field prints
SUTD researchers have used nanotechnology to create a unique print that displays a glasses-free 3D image under ordinary white light. The appearance of the image changes as the print is viewed from varying angles.
New Processes for Automated Fabrication of Fibre and Silicone Composite Structures for Soft Robotics
This novel approach enables fabrication of complex and customised soft robot components, reducing time, effort and errors.
