Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed the capability to 3-D print an unfurnished bathroom in less than a day. After printing, the bathroom is furnished with toilet fittings to become a pre-fabricated unit, ready for use in construction projects. Its interior includes a sink, mirror, shower, toilet bowl, ceramic tiled walls and…
New Membrane Water Treatment System to Reduce Toxic Waste by Over 90 Percent
A new pilot plant to treat industrial wastewater is being built that could potentially reduce the amount of liquid waste by over 90 percent. In addition, the new plant which will be located at a semiconductor company in Singapore can also recover precious metals from the treated water which can then be sold and reused.…
不ise Cancelling Device Halves Noise Pollution Through Open Windows
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore researchers have developed a device that can reduce noise pollution entering buildings even while windows are wide open. Designed to be mounted onto window grilles, the device could reduce up to 50 percent of noise coming from nearby environments such as busy roads, train tracks or from construction activities. The device…
Team Uses 4.5G Mobile Phone Network For Drone Traffic Management
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has embarked on a research project which uses existing high-speed mobile phone networks to track and control drones. In collaboration with a leading telecommunications company, M1 Ltd, researchers from NTU Singapore will be mapping the signal strength of M1’s 4.5G Heterogeneous Network (HetNet). Knowing the exact cellular…
NTU Scientists Build New Ultrasound Device Using 3-D Printing Technology
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore have developed a new ultrasound device that produces sharper images through 3D-printed lenses. With clearer images, doctors and surgeons have greater control and precision when performing non-invasive diagnostic procedures and medical surgeries. The new device will allow for more accurate medical procedures that involve the use of ultrasound…
Team Develops Thin Foam That Keeps Vehicles, Buildings Cooler, Quieter
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new material that will make vehicles and buildings cooler and quieter compared to current insulation materials in the market. Known as aerogel composites, this new foam insulates against heat 2.6 times better than conventional insulation foam. When compared to traditional materials used in soundproofing, it can…
研究人员测试新的可弯曲混凝土
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) scientists from the NTU-JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre (I³C) have invented a new type of concrete called ConFlexPave that is bendable yet stronger and longer lasting than regular concrete which is heavy, brittle and breaks under tension. This innovation allows the creation of slim precast pavement slabs for quick installation,…
New Made-in-NTU Satellite Technologies Pass Space Tests
The two new satellites launched by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) two months ago have successfully completed their first space missions. Experiments in space conducted by the two new satellites have proven the commercial viability of several new made-in-Singapore satellite technologies. These new technologies include a space navigation system, precise and fast-locking GPS receivers and radiation…
Scientists Unveil Social and Telepresence Robots
Nadine打招呼,“接待员”南洋Technological University (NTU Singapore). She is friendly, and will greet you back. Next time you meet her, she will remember your name and your previous conversation with her. She looks almost like a human being, with soft skin and flowing brunette hair. She smiles when greeting you,…
Cyborg Beetles取代遥控无人机
在南洋科技大学（NTU新加坡）和加州大学（UC）Berkeley的遥控驱动技术未来开辟了新的理由，共同开发了一种飞行机器，可以通过最小的人力干预无线控制飞行。安装在一只巨型花甲虫的顶部，一块微小的电子背包，内置无线接收器......
Compact 3D-Printer-Scanner Unveiled at AAAS
Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU Singapore) start-up Blacksmith Group has launched the world’s first compact 3D printer that can also scan items into digitized models. Named the Blacksmith Genesis, this user-friendly device allows users without much knowledge of 3D software to scan any item, then edit the digitized model on the computer and print it out…
Innovative, Multifunction Water Filtration Membrane
A young startup at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has developed a first-of-its-kind multifunction water filtration membrane. With its expected cost savings and superior performance, the new invention has the potential to render current membranes in the water industry obsolete. This made-in-NTU membrane lasts twice as long when compared to conventional membranes, is highly resistant to…
NTU Soars to New Heights in Space Exploration
不t long after building Singapore’s first locally-made satellite (X-SAT) and pioneering the country’s first satellite research program for undergraduates, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is once again soaring to new heights in space exploration. NTU is embarking on three new space projects: 1) It will develop Singapore’s first tropical weather satellite expected to be ready for…
Nanyang Technological University and Xenon Technologies Make a Splash with the Flash
新加坡发明看起来将手机装备有内置的小而强大的氙闪光，使消费者即使在低光线条件下也会拍摄很大的照片。来自南洋科技大学的科学家（NTU）制作了一个革命性的电容器，克服了电流电容器的局限性，这需要储存足够的能量以发射...