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An Innovative Way to Brush
July 28, 2016
ONVI has launched the first ever video toothbrush, Prophix, which pairs wirelessly to an IOS app using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing people to better see and understand their current oral health status while they brush.
Scientists Have Created Self-Healing Fabrics that Protect from Harmful Chemicals
July 26, 2016
Protective clothing is critical to the health and safety of workers who handle hazardous chemicals. A new fabric promises to not only neutralize toxins, but also heal tears and holes on its own while clothes go through the laundry.
China Develops New Metal 3D Printing Technology
July 25, 2016
Researchers from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology announced that they have developed a new method of metal 3D printing - one that could eliminate several issues that still plague much of the technology.
Technology, Health Care and Holograms
July 22, 2016
Experts from Cleveland Clinic, Microsoft and Case Western discussed new developments in health care.
The Internet of Medical Things
July 8, 2016
Manufacturers are eager to lay the bricks and help pave the road to better, more personalized healthcare through integration of connected devices in the new Internet of Medical Things.
A Virtual Lab That Will Revolutionize Education
June 29, 2016
Virtual reality is no longer part of some distant future, and it's not just for gaming and entertainment anymore. Michael Bodekaer wants to use it to make quality education more accessible. In this refreshing TED talk, he demos an idea that could revolutionize the way we teach science in schools.
Accelerating Bone Growth and Suppressing Infection
June 24, 2016
Magdent Med's first product, MED - Miniaturized Eletromagnetic Device, is small enough to fit most dental implants. MED is easily screwed into the implant and removed at the end of treatment period using regular protocols. MED incorporates a battery, a electric device and a coil that fits most implant models in much the same way as today's healing cap. The unique design eliminates the external devices currently used during implant surgery.
Want to Develop an App But Have No Expertise?
June 23, 2016
Apps are big business. Now, Google is hoping to help the average Joe and Joanna make the next big thing.
Gene Editing Technique Could Transform the Future
June 17, 2016
CRISPER is a biological system for altering DNA. Known as gene editing, this technology has the potential to change the lives of everyone and everything on the planet.
Dr. Robot Could Perform Your Next Surgery
May 26, 2016
As we get used to the idea of machines producing our goods, we're slowly coming around to them making decisions for us, but would you put your life in their hands? More specifically, would you let a robot perform surgery on you?
How Jet-Black Metal Converts Sunlight to Steam Power
May 19, 2016
Steam power, once a major force behind the Industrial Revolution, could be coming back into fashion, after Chinese researchers designed the world's "darkest metal" that converts sunlight to steam at 90 percent efficiency.
Ultrathin "E-Skin" Turns Your Hand into an Electronic Display
May 13, 2016
Your smartphone could one day be replaced by an electronic display laminated to the back of your hand, if the inventors of a new ultrathin "e-skin" have their way.
World's Tiniest Engines Could Power Microscopic Robots
May 10, 2016
Scientists have created the world's tiniest practical engines, and these light-powered machines could one day power microscopic robots small enough to enter living cells.
Flexible Camera Wraps Around Objects to Capture 360-Degree Views
April 26, 2016
A new camera that looks like a flat piece of paper is so thin and flexible that it could be wrapped around everyday objects, such as desks, cars, streetlights and even clothing, new research shows.
20 Must Have Tools for Small Businesses
April 20, 2016
Starting a new business can be tough, but with a solid team and the right tools, you'll soon be on your way to reaching your business potential.
Metal and Technology Successfully Manufactures an Aluminum/Copper Alloy Material
April 19, 2016
Metal and technology successfully manufactures an aluminum/copper alloy material with carbon additive that can be expected to provide dramatic improvements to mechanical strength
Get Back to Work! 6 Clever Productivity Apps
April 19, 2016
When you work from home, distraction lurks behind every browser tab. The same goes for the office, where even the most committed employee has trouble keeping Facebook closed.
3D Printing Could Soon Tackle Pollution
April 4, 2016
In a first, a team of US researchers used a 3D printing technique to create a sponge-like structure that could help in migating pollution.
The Fastest 3D Printer in the World
April 1, 2016
The NewPro3D, the worlds fastest 3D printer in the world, just printed a full-sized skull in minutes, not hours.
Virtually Teleport Yourself
March 30, 2016
The Holoportation app unveiled this week uses specialized 3-D cameras to capture the surrounding environment and then reconstruct it in a VR headset. When you wear the headset, you see the virtually projected people (and objects) as if they are in the same room with you. And the people can see you.
Dental technicians could use this software to teleport themselves into dentist offices around the country.
The First FDA Approved 3D Printed Drug is Now Available
March 25, 2016
Being diagnosed with epilepsy can be hard to swallow. However, thanks to a new 3D printed wonder drug, its medication need not be. Aprecia Pharmaceuticals recently announced the immediate availability of Spirtam, a seizure treatment manufactured using 3D printing technology. In August 2015, the drug became the first 3D printed medicine to receive FDA approval.
What Happens When Our Computers are Smarter Than We Are?
March 21, 2016
Ted Talk: Artificial intelligence is getting smarter by leaps and bounds - within this century, research suggests, a computer Al could be as "smart" as a human being. And then, says Nick Bostrom, it will overtake us : "Machine interlligence is the last invention that humanity will ever need to make." A philosopher and technologist, Bostrom asks us to think hard about the world we're building right now, driven by thinking machines. Will our smart machines help to preserve humanity and our values - or will the have values of their own?
12 Habits of the Most Productive People
March 16, 2016
You know those super-productive people who manage to get more done than the rest of us? Here are their serets.
A Student 3D Prints His Own Teeth Aligners
March 15, 2016
Amos Dudley, an undergraduate student from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, always felt a bit self-conscious when he smiled because of a couple crooked teeth in his mouth. No longer wanting to impede his own happiness, Dudley set out to straighten out his smile, but found that he could not afford exorbitant orthodontic procedural costs. His solution? To 3D scan his own mouth, and 3D print his own set of teeth aligners.
3 Ways in Which a 3D Printer May Save Your Life
March 11, 2016
Re-imaging medical imaging, replacing tissues and organs, and designing human-centered medicines are just three ways in which 3D printing may save lives.
Why the Best Hire Might Not Have the Best Resume
March 4, 2016
Ted Talk: Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. "Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose," she says. "Hire the Scrapper."
3D Analysis and CAD/CAM Techniques Lead to New Advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
March 1, 2016
Three-dimensional analysis, virtual surgical planning, and computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques are leading to new and refined approaches to reconstructive surgery of the skull, face, and jaw, according to a special topic article.
A Fascinating Look at How Prosthetic Eyes are Made
February 29, 2016
Video: These days, prosthetic eyes are so expertly made that you’d have a tough time telling the difference between a real eye and one created by a craftsman. The work that goes into making these prosthetics is astounding and at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital, more than 1,400 customised prosthetics are created every year. Ocularist David Carpenter takes us on an eye-opening journey into the world of prosthetics and shows us just what goes into making these ‘glass eyes’.
The Way We Think About Work is Broken
February 26, 2016
Ted Talk: What makes work satisfying? Apart from a paycheck, there are intangible values that, Barry Schwartz suggests, our current way of thinking about work simply ignores. It's time to stop thinking of workers as cogs on a wheel.
Documentary Film Details the Dangers of Mercury Dental Fillings
February 22, 2016
Missouri State University alumni screened their documentary, Evidence of Harm, at their Alma Mater earlier this month. The film highlights the some 120 million Americans that have "silver" dental fillings that contain potentially toxic heavy metal mercury.
Stay Ahead of the Competition with These 6 Content Marketing Trends
February 18, 2016
According to a recent business-to-business report by the Content Marketing Institute, 80 percent of marketers use content marketing as part of their business plans. Increase your traffic and return on investment by leveraging these six content marketing trends for 2016.
Scientists Unveil New 4D Printing Technique
February 16, 2016
According to a published press release from Harvard's Wyss Institute, a team of researchers have taken the concept of 3D printing and upped the ante by adding a fourth dimension: time. Taking on the obvious label of 4D printing, the group's inventive take of additive manufacturing uses a gel-like composite to print flat objects which then have the ability to dramatically alter their shape when submerged in water.
Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function
February 12, 2016
IDT's February Continuing Education article examines sleep-disordered breathing and it's connection to dentistry, more specifically, dental laboratories. Now, researchers have found changes in two key brain chemicals in patients with the most common type of this disorder. The new research concludes that people with sleep apnea show significant changes in the levels of two important brain chemicals, which could be a reason that many have symptoms that impact their day-to-day lives.
10 Ways to Spot a Truly Exceptional Employee
February 10, 2016
A recent study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what makes a great employee. A majority of leaders answered that personality was the leading reason for success. However, when leaders say 'personality' they don't understand what they're referring to. The qualities that leaders called personality were actually emotional intelligence skills (EQ) and unlike your personality, you can change and improve EQ skills. These are the top 10 skills that set exceptional empoyees apart.
3D Printing 100 Times Faster
February 9, 2016
What we think of as 3D printing, says Joseph DeSimone, is really just 2D printing over and over...slowly. Onstage at TED2015, he unveils a bold new technique - inspired, yes, by Terminator 2 - that's 25 to 100 times faster, and creates smooth, strong parts. Could it finally help to fulfill the tremendous promise of 3D printing?
8 Hot 3D Printing Trends to Watch in 2016
February 9, 2016
2016 looks to be a breakout year for the 3D printing industry. The industrial 3D market looks poised to begin its long growth run, with far reaching implications. 2016 will be a year when leaders across industires will be compelled to pay close attention to the emerging opportunities and disruptions that 3D printing is creating.
Millennials vs. Baby Boomers: Who Would You Rather Hire?
February 8, 2016
Since the end of 2015, Millennials have been the largest generation in the workforce. A new poll reveals just how different Gen Y workers are from their Baby Boomer forefathers. Who would you rather hire?
Student Develops Method for FDM 3D Printing of Artificial Bones
February 5, 2016
A Russian graduate student has developed a method for 3D printing a calcium phosphate compound biomaterial that is nearly identical to human bone tissue, and could provide a significantly cheaper alternative to traditional bone prostheses or regenerative medicine options. Compatible with FDM 3D printing technology, the 3D printed artificial bone material is biocompatible and biodegradable, extremely strong yet porous, and could enter the medical market within the next three years.
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