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New self-repairing plastic 'bleeds' and 'heals' like human skin

New self-repairing plastic
  • Posted March 28, 2012, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Industry News
  • Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi have developed a new type of plastic that can mimic the behavior of human skin. Presented at an annual meeting of the American Chemical Society on Monday, the material turns red when damaged…

Nissan announces an iPhone case with self-healing paint

Nissan announces an iPhone case with self-healing paint
  • Posted January 19, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Better known for its automobiles, Nissan has shifted gears to the realm of electronics accessories with a new scratchproof iPhone case. More accurately, the cover is susceptible to scratches, but it can automatically "heal" them courtesy of a special paint…

Liquid metal beads can automagically repair electronic circuits

Liquid metal beads can automagically repair electronic circuits
  • Posted December 21, 2011, 5:38 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Industry News
  • In an age of highly integrated systems, it's become more practical for consumers to discard faulty devices than repair them. Often times, you can't fix a component on the fritz and even if you could, it wouldn't be cost-effective. That's exacerbated when the component...

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