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Special Report spotlights the eight amazing winners in 2024 as well as honorable mentions in each category, plus the top ten most popular entries as voted by our community.
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Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. In this Here’s an Idea podcast episode, Dr. Johannes Dapprich, NeuroPair’s CEO and founder, discusses their groundbreaking approach that addresses a critical need in the medical field, offering a fast and minimally invasive solution to a long-standing problem.
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The windshields, windows, and covers of aircrafts, cars, vehicles, and cameras must endure harsh environments. Snow and ice buildup pose significant risks in cold weather, while fogging can obscure the pilot’s or driver’s view, compromising safety. Icing and fogging on cameras also impact their operational effectiveness. To address these challenges,
Wood has long been a cornerstone material in construction and design, yet traditional subtractive manufacturing methods often result in significant wood waste and elevated production costs. In contrast, additive manufacturing reduces material waste and production costs significantly, as it builds structures layer by layer, using only the necessary amount of material.
The SM-920 is a revolutionary twin engine single aisle commercial airliner that will set a new standard for efficiency, performance, eloquence and style. It is the first airliner to benefit from an all new configuration in the last 50 years. With its distinguished style,
This project aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of rugged boards, essential for industrial, military, and aerospace applications. Key improvements focus on thermal management, power efficiency, structural integrity, and component reliability. Advanced cooling techniques, energy-efficient components, and robust materials will be employed to optimize thermal dissipation, reduce power consumption, and increase mechanical durability.
In the event of a vehicle crash, a series of SMS warnings are dispatched to nearby hospitals, ambulance services, and neighbors to ensure swift response and assistance. These messages are designed to convey critical information effectively, alerting hospitals and ambulances to prepare for potential casualties and incoming patients.
The electric vehicle market is projected at over 90 billion dollars in the next five years with over 200 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. In the backdrop of this burgeoning EV scenario, a revolutionizing enterprise referred to as eVTOL has been slowly gathering steam in recent years.
Tailored medical treatments represent the advent of individually-tested therapeutic interventions, providing optimal efficiency with minimal side effects. A new technique combines CRISPR gene-editing technology and artificial intelligence-guided drug design to create drugs specifically designed for the genetic makeups of individuals.
Designing an airport blast pad equipped with carbon dioxide (CO2) powder for emergency landings represents a significant leap forward in aviation safety infrastructure. This innovative concept aims to enhance the airport's ability to swiftly and effectively respond to critical incidents during aircraft emergencies, ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and ground personnel alike.
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