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Weaving Body Tissue

Jun 08, 2018

New discoveries in tissue engineering present 3-D-printed options for skin, organs, joints and ligaments. School of Engineering researchers are exploring processes to improve patients’ chances for successful tissue transplants.

UBC Okanagan researchers develop faster test for cannabis quality

May 17, 2018

With the coming legalization of cannabis in Canada, producers are increasingly looking for quick and accurate means of determining the potency and quality of their products.

Researchers improve textile composite manufacturing

May 08, 2018

UBC engineers iron out the wrinkles in producing strong and durable materials.

The dawn of the Learning Factory

May 07, 2018

UBC is developing — in conjunction with the Composites Research Network and its industrial partners — an exciting new initiative to reimagine composites manufacturing for the 21st century, bringing together simulation, sensors and data analytics, and automation.

UBC and Kal Tire research partnership

May 06, 2018

UBC and Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group have formed a research partnership that will allow the two organizations to collaborate in developing technology and innovative solutions for the mining tire industry.

Results indicate home of tomorrow is more efficient and costs less

Apr 26, 2018

The Wilden Living Lab was developed to create a model for overall energy consumption, energy prediction systems, cost-benefit analysis and optimization of materials and systems for long-term financial savings.

A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

A new home for curious students, faculty and staff to come together to dream, design, prototype and create is open for business.

New research modernizes rammed earth construction

Apr 23, 2018

A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a ‘new’ and viable modern construction material.

Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phone

Apr 12, 2018

UBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fibreglass and resin – two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone – bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.

Using the power of neutrons to build lighter and more efficient marine engines

Apr 10, 2018

UBC Okanagan researchers are using Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to conduct neutron beam testing to obtain highly accurate direct stress measurements and phase analysis of marine engine prototypes.