DuPont invented Kevlar, the incredibly strong material used in bulletproof vests. elaborate
Digital fabrication techniques, like 3D printing, are now being used to create custom prosthetics and medical implants tailored to individual patients' needs. elaborate
Caterpillar Inc., the construction equipment giant, was originally founded as a farm implement company building threshing machines. elaborate
GE once owned NBC. elaborate
3D-printed prosthetics are often customized to fit perfectly and can be significantly cheaper than traditional ones, sometimes even free thanks to open-source designs and volunteer efforts. elaborate
4D printing can create objects that change shape or properties in response to stimuli like heat or light, essentially "printing" the object's future form. elaborate
Siemens was involved in the construction of the first transatlantic telegraph cable. elaborate