2018
Battery interfaces for locomotives
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![Batterie-Schnittstellen für Lokomotiven](/en/industry/industry/news/data/2018/12/battery-interfaces-for-locomotives/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1929608575.jpg)
Batteries need converters as connecting interface, e.g. in e-mobility, renewable energies or data centers. The video shows how ETH Zurich and Bombardier now developed an extremely compact and efficient converter for locomotives.
3D printing of soft medical implants
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![3D printing of soft medical implants](/en/industry/industry/news/data/2018/12/3d-printing-of-soft-medical-implants/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.433744362.jpg)
So far, only rigid materials have been accessible to 3D printing. ETH spin-off Spectroplast revolutionizes additive manufacturing and enables customized implants made from soft silicone.
Small capsules with big impact
![Droplets of an Oil/Water/Oil double emulsion with two different cores](/en/industry/industry/news/data/2018/12/kleine-kapseln-mit-grosser-wirkung/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1715665019.jpg)
Alessandro Ofner and Michael Hagander, two ETH Pioneer Fellows, developed the patented technology in the field of microcapsules and microparticles that enables size control, precise dosing and increased stability. The Microcaps team redefines precision standards for daily products in food, cosmetics, and pharma.
High-performance printed polymers
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![High-performance printed polymers](/en/industry/industry/news/data/2018/11/high-performance-printed-polymers/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.59152863.jpg)
Can conventional 3D printers create polymer parts with high strength? ETH researcher Silvan Gantenbein proves that this is possible.
Robot AROMA
Videos
![AROMA robot](/en/industry/industry/news/data/2018/11/robot-aroma/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.310102825.jpg)
ETH students have built a robot that can smell. The video shows how this robot works. ?