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Research Advances: Advanced Manufacturing
Understanding Fluid Film Behavior in Pumps (CBiRC/
2017
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Utility Patent Granted for a Hydraulic Flywheel Accumulator (HFA) for Compact Energy Storage (CCEFP/
2017
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Free Piston Engine Pump with Virtual Crankshaft Controller Allows Greater Flexibility in Mobile Fluid Power Applications (CCEFP/
2017
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REU Students Validate Energy Harvesting for a Prototyped Set of Self-Powered Sensors (CCEFP/
2017
)
TMS Device Explores Pneumatic Control of Nerve Impulses for Stroke Rehabilitation (CCEFP/
2017
)
CCEFP Researchers Evolve High Performance MR Valve Actuation (CCEFP/
2017
)
Synthetic Pogostone Analogs Show Potential for Biorenewable Insect Control (CBiRC/
2017
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CBiRC Established the Potential for Bioprivileged Molecules to Serve as Intermediary Replacements (CBiRC/
2017
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Using a MEMS Mirror to Provide Laser Lighting with Integrated MEMS Light Field Control (LESA/
2016
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New Computer Language Enables Researchers to Program New Functions for Living Cells (Synberc/
2016
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New Biosensor Methodology Lights the Way for Advances in Plant, Animal, and Human Sciences (Synberc/
2016
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Tissues on Demand Via Organ on a Chip: New Advance for Transplant Patients—and Drug Testing (Synberc/
2016
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Researchers Improve on Gravure-Printing Techniques Used in High-Speed Printed Electronics (NASCENT/
2016
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Colorful Nanowire Arrays Imprinted on Semiconductor Wafers Enable Metrology at High Speeds (NASCENT/
2016
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Center Produces New Nanowires that Can Increase Capacity for Power Storage Ten-fold (NASCENT/
2016
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Simulations Demonstrate that Nanoparticles Can Self-Assemble into Ordered Structures (NASCENT/
2016
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Integrated Systems Science and Control Platform for Direct Compaction Tablet Manufacturing (C-SOPS/
2016
)
Drop-on-Demand Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Improves Drug Dosage (C-SOPS/
2016
)
Bioavailability Enhancement Strategies Developed for Poorly Soluble Drugs (C-SOPS/
2016
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Advanced Real Time Process Management for Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes (C-SOPS/
2016
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Design and Implementation of Microwave Sensors (C-SOPS/
2016
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Ontological Informatics and Knowledge Management Systems Enable the Pharmaceutical Industry (C-SOPS/
2016
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Researchers use MEMS-based Spatial Light Modulator to Capture Light from Multiple Sources (LESA/
2016
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ERC Team Awarded Patent for Occupancy Detection Using Lights Instead of Cameras (LESA/
2016
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Partnership Integrates Wi-Fi with Asymmetric VLC, Addressing Uplink Challenges (LESA/
2016
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Center Develops System to Use Light Transmission for High Bandwidth Data Transfer (LESA/
2016
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Hydrostatic Transmission to Improve Cost Efficiency and Power Reliability of Wind Power (CCEFP/
2016
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Improved User Interface Controls Enabled for Excavators and Other Earthmoving Equipment (CCEFP/
2016
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Principles of Miniature Hydraulics Derived from Mathematical Modeling and Analysis (CCEFP/
2016
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First Fabrication of MEMS-scale Port Plates and Valve Actuator Arrays using PZT (CCEFP/
2016
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Compact Hydraulic In-line Silencer Enabled Using Maintenance-Free Lining (CCEFP/
2016
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Rheology of High Pressure Fluid Films May Improve the Performance of Hydraulic Systems (CCEFP/
2016
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Researchers Demonstrate Route to Commercially Viable Levels of Important Platform Molecule (CBiRC/
2016
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ERC Develops Computational-Experimental Strategy for Generating Novel Catalytic Capabilities (CBiRC/
2016
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Patent Granted for Device for Compact Energy Storage (CCEFP/
2016
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Development of a Variable Displacement Adjustable Linkage Pump (CCEFP/
2016
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REU Students Demonstrate the Viability of Energy Harvesting for Self-Powered Sensors (CCEFP/
2016
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Pneumatic Strain Energy Accumulator Exceeds Efficiency Over Traditional Actuation Methods (CCEFP/
2016
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Miniature Free Piston Engine Compressor (CCEFP/
2016
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Use of a Self-Powered Rotary PWM Valve for Improved Energy Efficiency in Fluid Power Systems (CCEFP/
2016
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Simulations Help Identify Conditions For Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles with 10x Resolution (NASCENT/
2015
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Exploring the Ultimate Limits of Nanoscale Shape Control in Imprint Lithography (NASCENT/
2015
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New Technique Creates Scalable Manufacturing of Nanoshapes 10nm Wide (NASCENT/
2015
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New Printing Process Could Enable Flexible Devices and Bendable Displays (NASCENT/
2015
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New System Advances Genome Engineering for Medical Applications (Synberc/
2015
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RARE Approach Advances Synthetic Production of Industrial Chemicals (Synberc/
2015
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Neusilin Impregnation Improves Amorphization and Dissolution of Poorly Soluble Drugs (C-SOPS/
2015
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Surface Modification Improves Tablet Tensile Strength (C-SOPS/
2015
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Researchers Transform Platform Chemicals into Natural Products (CBiRC/
2015
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Novel Energy Recovery Architecture for Hydraulic Elevators (CCEFP/
2015
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Tiny Hydraulics for Human-Assist Machines (CCEFP/
2015
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Intraoperative MRI-Guided Robotically-Steerable Needles (CCEFP/
2015
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Novel Concept for Variable Displacement External Gear Machine (CCEFP/
2015
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Improving Product Quality with Continuous Blenders (C-SOPS/
2014
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Faster, Cleaner Graphene Electronics Production (NASCENT/
2014
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Manufacturing Magnetic Memory (NASCENT/
2014
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High-Resolution Nanoparticle Stamping (NASCENT/
2014
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New Research Advances Ability to Create “Off-the-Shelf” Biological Parts (Synberc/
2014
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New Approach Reduces Cost, Improves Yield of Industrial Chemicals (Synberc/
2014
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Managing Gene Behavior Helps Cells to Excel (Synberc/
2014
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Scientists Shoot Microwaves at Drugs (C-SOPS/
2014
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Investigating Vehicle Drive Trains That Can Reduce Fuel Consumption (CCEFP/
2014
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Safe, Nonmagnetic Fluidic Actuator for MRI-Guided Interventions (CCEFP/
2014
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Researchers Realize Goal of Predicting Friction from Measurable Properties of Liquid Lubricant (CCEFP/
2014
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New Model Enables Novel Piston Designs to Sharply Reduce Power Loss (CCEFP/
2014
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ERC Researchers Demonstrate Energy Savings for Ankle-Foot Orthosis by Recovering Exhaust Gas (CCEFP/
2014
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ERC Researchers Project New Energy-Harvester Benchmarks for Power Generation, Density, and Viability (CCEFP/
2014
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ERC Researchers Make Substantial Progress Toward Eventual Production of Sustainable Chemicals (CBiRC/
2014
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ERC Researchers Construct Large Database Used Globally to Study Enzymes (CBiRC/
2014
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Gaining New Insight into Chemical Structure of Carbon-Based Catalysts (CBiRC/
2014
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New Biocatalysts to Produce Novel Fatty Acids Having Broad Commercial Applications (CBiRC/
2014
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ERC Researchers Develop Way to Improve Production Process for Fatty Acids (CBiRC/
2014
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ERC Researchers Increase Production of an Important Chemical Compound (CBiRC/
2014
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Researchers Collaborate to Develop Sorbic Acid Production Process (CBiRC/
2014
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Flexible Thin-Film Transistors Produced from Silicon Wafers (NASCENT/
2013
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Technique Produces Nano Shapes on Chips Using High-Precision Tip Tool (NASCENT/
2013
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DNA “Memory” Enables Rewritable Data Storage in Cells (Synberc/
2013
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Award Is a Step Closer to a Web of Registries of Synthetic Biological Parts and Design Tools (Synberc/
2013
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Novel Synthetic Biology Device Yields More Product and Less Waste (Synberc/
2013
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Guide to US-EU Regulation of synthetic biology Updated and Expanded (Synberc/
2013
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Researchers Expand Engineering Capability at the Cellular Level (Synberc/
2013
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Synthetic Biology Merges with Computer Science to Create New Utility Software for Bio Data (Synberc/
2013
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New Reporting Program Enhances Biotech Lab Safety (Synberc/
2013
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New Tool Improves Genetic Engineering of Microbial Circuits (Synberc/
2013
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Researchers Rewire Intracellular Signals for Use in Reengineering Biological Processes (Synberc/
2013
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Optimizing Direct Compaction Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Improves Efficiency and Cuts Costs (C-SOPS/
2013
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Contact Forces Between Drug Particles and Container Wall Are Now Better Understood (C-SOPS/
2013
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Continuous Tumbling Improves Drug Manufacture (C-SOPS/
2013
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New Algorithm Improves the Reliability of Standard Deviation Measurements (C-SOPS/
2013
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Smallest-ever Milled Ingredients Improve Drug Delivery (C-SOPS/
2013
)
CCEFP Researchers Develop Novel Model of Rod Seals to Predict Performance, Especially Leakage of Hydraulic Fluid (CCEFP/
2013
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ERC Researchers Explore Technology for Energy Harvesting in Self-Powered Sensors (CCEFP/
2013
)
CCEFP Researchers Develop Novel Test Apparatus to Measure Start-Up Friction of Hydraulic Motors (CCEFP/
2013
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University of Minnesota Constructing New Powertrain Research Laboratory (CCEFP/
2013
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ERC Researchers Investigate Use of Hydrostatic Transmissions for Wind Power (CCEFP/
2013
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ERC Researchers Create World’s Smallest Internal Combustion Engine Air Compressor (CCEFP/
2013
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Producing an Optical Diode That Can Help Speed Data on Fiber Optic Networks (CIAN/
2013
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Combining Chemical and Biological Processing to Make Ingredients Used for Manufacturing Everyday Products (CBiRC/
2013
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ERC’s World of Innovation and Technology-Led Entrepreneurship Continues to Evolve (CBiRC/
2013
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Researchers Engineer Catalyst Normally Found in Nature to Achieve Much Greater Efficiency (CBiRC/
2013
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Researchers Demonstrate Improved Production of Important Chemical Building Block from Glucose (CBiRC/
2013
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Researchers Engineer Novel Metabolic Pathways for Important Compounds (CBiRC/
2013
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Simulating the Human-Machine Interface for Excavation Illustrates Benefits of ERC's University/Industry Collaboration (CCEFP/
2013
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New Hybrid Technology Brings Promise of Fuel Savings and Smaller Engines for Mobile Machines (CCEFP/
2013
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Researchers Develop Open Accumulator to Store Off-Shore Wind-Power Energy (CCEFP/
2013
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ERC Researchers Discover Secrets of Fluid Film in Important Pump and Motor Interfaces (CCEFP/
2013
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ERC Researchers to Test Orthosis on People with Parkinson’s Disease (CCEFP/
2013
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Mechanical Engineers Create First Fully Pneumatic Robot for Neurosurgical Interventions (CCEFP/
2013
)
