Researchers developed a new way to create rigid, load-bearing structures using modular, folded aluminum units.
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October 13, 2026
Hiroshi Ishii Received IDSA Special Achievement AwardThe MIT professor was honored for his pioneering contributions to tangible media and design.
October 12, 2026
MIT Engineers Created Flexible Shape-Sensing SheetThe new optical fibre technology reconstructs 3D shapes while maintaining function after being pierced.
October 5, 2026
MIT Researchers Revived Three-Sided Zipper ConceptThe team utilized 3D printing to modernize a 1985 invention capable of forming rigid or flexible shapes.
September 23, 2026
MIT Researchers Developed Sustainable Design ModelThe new computational system aims to cut material usage in truss structures by up to 90 percent.
