Tag: engineering
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First U.S. Quantum Tech Incubator Underway
The first incubator program in the U.S. for start-up enterprises developing quantum technologies is now accepting applicants in Chicago.
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Graphene Crispr Chip Detects Small Genetic Differences
An academic-industry team designed a computer chip with graphene circuits using the gene-editing technique Crispr to detect fine genetic differences in samples.
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Hearing Tech Company Raises New Venture Funds
A company creating devices that help people with hearing impairments, but without the stigma or cost of hearing aids, is raising $7 million in new venture funds.
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Robot Designed to Find, Retrieve Hidden Objects
An engineering lab studying wireless technologies developed a robotic arm using radio waves to find and grab objects blocked from direct view.
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Mobile App to Track Fat, Sugar Consumption
A mobile app is being created that allows users to record their eating of saturated fat and added sugar in near real time to better gauge health effects.
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Univ. Lab Develops, Licenses Sports Injury Implant
A medical device company now offers a synthetic tissue implant for torn rotator cuff, a common sports injury, designed at a Purdue University engineering lab.
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Intensive Care Bed Designed for Preterm Babies
Clinical trial results show a hospital bed that simulates contact with a mothers’ body helps preterm babies cope with unpleasant medical procedures.
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Venture Fund to Support Seed-Stage Biotechs
A venture capital company raised $50 million to invest in new businesses developing innovative products and services at the junction of biology and engineering.
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Synthetic Antibodies Shown to Control Blood Glucose
A company creating biologics derived from synthetic DNA and genes discovered antibodies that control blood glucose levels in lab animals.
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Home Sensors, AI Detect Medication Errors
Computer scientists designed a system with radio sensors interpreted by algorithms that indicate when residents make mistakes with their medication devices.