Water-Based Tech Powers Greener Future for Medical Devices and Sensors

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Water-Based Tech Powers Greener Future for Medical Devices and Sensors LINK

In A Nutshell:

University of Chicago chemists have developed a sustainable microfabrication method that uses water and natural materials like paper to create and transfer patterns. This new technique replaces harmful chemicals with environmentally friendly alternatives, offering a greener approach to producing tiny structures used in electronics and medical devices.

Key Points:

• The method utilizes water and paper, replacing traditional toxic chemicals with non-toxic, natural substances.

• The process involves using lasers to create patterns on paper, which are then transferred using water, turning paper into conductive carbon.

• The "Roll-to-roll Laser Writer" automates and speeds up the pattern transfer process, making it more efficient for producing sensors and medical devices.

Why It Matters:

This breakthrough reduces the environmental impact of microfabrication by eliminating hazardous chemicals. It opens up possibilities for creating affordable, sustainable technologies, such as disposable medical sensors and wearable devices, paving the way for greener manufacturing practices.

Tips & Tools
Flux

What it does:

Flux, developed by Black Forest Labs, is an AI image generation tool built by a team with extensive experience in AI and image generation. It offers models that produce high-quality, prompt-adherent images with open-source availability for developers and artists.

Key Features

• Three Models: Flux One Schnell, Dev, and Pro for different needs.

• Open-Source Availability: Licensed under Apache 2.0.

• Realism & Text Generation: Great for lifelike images and meme creation.

• High-Quality Generation: Supports prompt adherence, text generation, and photo-realism.

Why we love it:

Flux provides competitive text-to-image generation with flexibility and impressive realism, rivaling popular models like MidJourney and Stable Diffusion. Its open-source nature allows customization for various use cases, making it ideal for developers and businesses looking to integrate powerful AI-generated visuals into their projects.

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Sep 30th: CSE Sustainability and ESG Leadership Summit
New York, US
This event draws together visionary leaders, sustainability pioneers, and influential policymakers for a critical exchange of insights and strategies under the banner of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. LINK

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Manchester, UK
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New York, US
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