Author: jonno182

Introduction Miniaturized membraneless photo-electrochemical fuel cells represent a new class of compact energy converters that combine 3D printing, photoelectrochemistry, and clever fluid architectures to produce sustainable, small-scale power. Early demonstrations of these devices highlight how additive manufacturing can create intricate geometries at the scale needed for integrated sensors, lab-on-chip systems, and portable electronics (bioengineer.org) and…

Introduction AutoSmooth is an integrated post-processing initiative for metal additive manufacturing developed by AM Solutions with Headmade Materials and NMB. Built around the ColdMetalFusion (CMF) workflow, AutoSmooth targets end-to-end automation of depowdering, surface smoothing, and feedstock recycling. Early results indicate meaningful reductions in hands-on time and cycle duration, with full lifecycle analysis planned for mid…

Additive manufacturing is moving beyond static parts toward systems that can sense, adapt, and reconfigure. FluxLab, a new research toolset published on December 2, 2025, illustrates that transition by combining multi-material 3D printing, embedded actuation, and built-in deformation sensing to produce shape-changing devices ready for practical demonstrations. The work focuses on printable silicone devices that…

Overview Firestorm Labs is introducing a new model of field-forward manufacturing with its xCell mobile units. Each xCell is a climate-hardened shipping container that houses industrial-grade HP 3D printers and a compact production workflow able to produce up to 17 small-to-medium drones per week with only a handful of operators. The company has secured a…