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Graphene oxide study strengthens the case for smart concrete

Manufacturer's Monthly

Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D printed concrete that is easier to print, paving the way to create potential ‘smart’ walls that can monitor cracks. This strong bonding can improve the overall strength of the concrete.

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PPE could be recycled to make stronger concrete

E&T

Published in the journals 'Case Studies in Construction Materials', 'Science of the Total Environment' and 'Journal of Cleaner Production', the three studies demonstrate the potential for PPE to be used as reinforcement materials in structural concrete. Research into concrete additives or alternatives actively continues.

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Strain-sensing smart skin developed for monitoring large structures

Control Engineering

A strain-sensing smart skin developed at Rice University that uses very small structures, carbon nanotubes , to monitor and detect damage in large structures is ready for prime time. The “strain paint” first revealed by Rice in 2012 uses the fluorescent properties of nanotubes to show when a surface has been deformed by stress.

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Global success story: Aussie firm launches world’s largest and most advanced mobile smart 3D concrete printer for building and construction

AU Manufacturing

Cutting-edge Australian 3D printing building and construction company, Luyten , has launched the world’s largest mobile 3D smart AI-powered concrete printer for the building and construction industry. . MPa compressive strength after 28 days, four times stronger than the 20 MPa residential building code requires. .

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Redefining Laser Cutting: What’s Next for Metal Fabrication?

Fabricating & Metal Work

Laser-cutting machines feature intuitive controls that use cameras and microphones to watch and listen to the cutting process. That machine monitoring allows the systems to respond to variations in material thicknesses and quality in real time. using input coupling, rather than splices) the process becomes less predictable.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

As we embark on the second half of 2023, this second annual Manufacturing White Paper examines the business and legal considerations that continue to impact the industry and offers the perspectives and insights of attorneys with deep experience serving as trusted advisors to manufacturing companies.