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For technologies that cannot be described in a technology article because of their complexity and breadth, such as artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing and energy-storage methods, specific applications are now presented as showcases.

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Manufacturing processes and materials

A passion for feet

Prevention instead of correction in orthopaedics: 3D printing is revolutionising the possibilities in the manufacturing of foot orthoses. This could be beneficial not only to athletes, but also to the health of anyone whose daily routine includes a lot of walking or standing.

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Earthquake protection in four dimensions

Who is not familiar with the tedious task of bending bent spectacle frames back into shape? If the frame is made of a shape-memory alloy though, the wearer only has to put the bent glasses in warm water – and they quickly revert to their old shape. Is it possible to transfer this material property to architectural structures too?

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