Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and ...

Incorporating innovative technologies into textile design has many applications, including automotive, health and design.

Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with ...

Ultra-flat, featherlight, and compact – these are the hallmarks of the next-generation cooling units being developed by ...

Midé Technology Corp., founded in 1989 by MIT PhD. Marthinus van Schoor, is a company created around the design and engineering of smart material based systems and solutions. Historically, the ...

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology.

Engineers have developed a smart material that could significantly enhance energy efficiency for indoor space cooling. The new thermochromic polymer blend has an estimated lifespan of 60 years and ...