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Materials

Jewel in the crown: Rolls-Royce’s single-crystal turbine blade casting foundry

Biodegradable particles enable multiple vaccinations in single injection

Video of the week: 3D printed wearable electronics

Graphene-munching spiders produce stronger silk

Lithium-ion battery boost comes without risk of fire or explosions

Flexible fashion innovation wins 2017 UK Dyson Award

JLR project promises new life for old aluminium

Gateway manifold in three states of manufacture

Lloyd’s Register certifies first AM part for oil and gas industry

World’s most powerful X-ray laser begins operation

Insect eyes offer insight into manufacture of perovskites

High pressure press gives AMRC insight into light-weighting

Nano-textured thin silicon has promise for improved photovoltaic cells