Here, Dr. Yuhua Li from Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Prof. Rui Zhu from Shanghai University of Electric Power, Prof. Liqiang Wang from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Prof. Lai-Chang Zhang from Edith Cowan University, Australia, co-authored a review in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. This review provides an in-depth introduction to the latest progress in additive manufacturing (AM) technology in the field of biomedical metals. It overviews how AM technology can be applied to the manufacturing of medical implants and focuses on the AM process, microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of a wide range of biomedical materials, such as titanium alloys, stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, and biodegradable alloys. Additionally, the article covers the application of 4D printing technology and artificial intelligence in AM, and discusses practical application cases of AM technology in clinical fields such as orthopedics, dentistry, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery. Finally, the article highlights the challenges and future directions of AM in the manufacturing of medical metal implants.

This review aims to provide a holistic understanding of BFO’s piezocatalytic potential, establishing its role in advancing sustainable catalytic technologies. By presenting a comprehensive overview of BFO’s development, performance, and applications, this manuscript will serve as a critical resource for researchers in the fields of materials science, catalysis, and sustainable technology.

Researchers from South Chian University of Technology have made a significant advancement in the field of water-based adhesives by developing a novel nanocomposite material that combines polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with 1-nm Keggin-type polyoxotungstate clusters (POTs) carrying four negative charges. This innovative POT-PVA nanocomposite offers a promising solution for creating eco-friendly, versatile, and durable water-based adhesives suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.

Dynamic facial projection mapping (DFPM) has reached new heights in speed and accuracy, with the development of a state-of-the-art system with groundbreaking innovations. The first breakthrough involved a hybrid detection technique combining different methods to detect facial landmarks in just 0.107 milliseconds. The researchers also proposed a way to simulate high-frame-rate video annotations to train their models and introduced a lens-shift co-axial projector-camera setup to reduce alignment errors, enabling smoother and more immersive projections.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, the global leader in heart recovery, is proud to celebrate the inaugural National Heart Recovery Awareness Day today, February 20. Recognized through a U.S. Congressional resolution, this designation will help increase awareness of heart health and how innovative medical technology helps patients return home to their families – with their native heart. There are events taking place across the country where patients are sharing their stories, including heart recovery reunions and sessions to educate healthcare providers, which underscore the impact that heart recovery has on patient lives.