To support our product team, we are looking to recruit a service-oriented and tenacious person as a freelancer. Your dutiesImplement all product requirements (text, data/statistics, photo, graphics, audio and video) for delivery of standard corporate coverage and campaigns across owned and operated digital platforms using existing components and templates to offer the best user experience according to deadline and budget;Input/Output: Focus on output by maintaining a close collaboration with other colleagues in the creation and delivery of products that house content on owned and operated channels, syndication/distribution platforms and other media. This will allow colleagues to focus on input by detailing content/campaign briefs and elaborating content/campaign requirements. In all cases, both entities shall collaborate closely to ensure an effective delivery and operation of all services in line with stakeholder requirements;Take responsibility for coordinating and executing content-led product delivery on pre-determined owned and operated digital platforms, liaising closely with content and other colleagues to implement according to agreed deadlines;Work closely with all content production and product colleagues on all requirements (including content management system (CMS) definition), coordinate with the content production and Corporate Communications team to deliver agreed business priorities, including implementing proper mechanisms for the efficient reporting, escalation and repair of issues, especially in a live environmentTake responsibility for building new sections or sub-sections on the organisation's website including:Identifying appropriate templates from the existing template library and connections with the correct data sources to launch new sections or sub-sections on the siteSetup of new front-end templates based on existing componentsAdding new components by modifying an existing component from the component libraryAddition of any new tags or modification in the taxonomy to display content correctly on the new sectionsTake responsibility for any modifications to current sections or sub-sections of the website includingChanging order of components on an existing pageSwapping one component for another from the components library and connecting it with correct data sourcesLiaise closely with content and editorial colleagues to support the delivery of multilingual, multimedia, photographic, graphical, data and social media content on the website on behalf of the organisation and its stakeholders according to the organisation's standards and goals;Support the content production team, where necessary, with the delivery of relevant streamed video content for corporate and competition activities according to agreed proceduresManage the library of redirects used on the siteMaintain the SEO definitions on the siteTroubleshooting issues relating to website operationsLinks (broken), documents and asset managementSupport the content production colleagues in continuous training and help with the CMSMonitor and maintain integrations with Digital Asset Management (DAM), Video and other content sourcesStay abreast of CMS updates and support the move to newer versions of the CMSUnderstand and be conscious of the nature of some of the organisation's activities around the sport, in ensuring a professional and service-minded approach to all communications and other requests;Our requirementsProven experience (4+ years) working as Producer in an international sports and/or media organisationProven Experience in working with headless CMSUX/UI experienceExcellent written and spoken communication skills and management of messaging and media as well as working under tight deadlinesExpertise in managing and supporting content management systemsKnowledge and experience of Contentful a plusAbility to work in a corporate environment and to be diplomaticMS Office / AdvancedExcellent English skills, including writing, communication, and presentationAn outstanding team spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives when being challengedAbility to foster long-term relationships with key professionalsSolid experience coordinating successful content campaignsYou can expect a highly motivated and helpful team working in a dynamic multicultural environment. If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for an international organization, please submit your application in English (motivation letter, CV, diplomas and reference letters).

Its been just over two months since Kathleen Hicks stepped down as US deputy secretary of defense. As the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history, Hicks shaped US military posture through an era defined by renewed competition between powerful countries and a scramble to modernize defense technology. Shes currently taking a break before jumping into her (still unannounced) next act. Its been refreshing, she saysbut disconnecting isnt easy. She continues to monitor defense developments closely and expresses concern over potential setbacks: New administrations have new priorities, and thats completely expected, but I do worry about just stalling out on progress that we've built over a number of administrations. Over the past three decades, Hicks has watched the Pentagon transformpolitically, strategically, and technologically. She entered government in the 1990s at the tail end of the Cold War, when optimism and a belief in global cooperation still dominated US foreign policy. But that optimism dimmed. After 9/11, the focus shifted to counterterrorism and nonstate actors. Then came Russias resurgence and Chinas growing assertiveness. Hicks took two previous breaks from government workthe first to complete a PhD at MIT and the second to join the think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she focused on defense strategy. By the time I returned in 2021, she says, there was one actorthe PRC (Peoples Republic of China)that had the capability and the will to really contest the international system as its set up. In this conversation with MIT Technology Review, Hicks reflects on how the Pentagon is adaptingor failing to adaptto a new era of geopolitical competition. She discusses Chinas technological rise, the future of AI in warfare, and her signature initiative, Replicator, a Pentagon initiative to rapidly field thousands of low-cost autonomous systems such as drones. Youve described China as a talented fast follower. Do you still believe that, especially given recent developments in AI and other technologies? Yes, I do. China is the biggest pacing challenge we face, which means it sets the pace for most capability areas for what we need to be able to defeat to deter them. For example, surface maritime capability, missile capability, stealth fighter capability. They set their minds to achieving a certain capability, they tend to get there, and they tend to get there even faster. That said, they have a substantial amount of corruption, and they havent been engaged in a real conflict or combat operation in the way that Western militaries have trained for or been involved in, and that is a huge X factor in how effective they would be. China has made major technological strides, and the old narrative of its being a follower is breaking downnot just in commercial tech, but more broadly. Do you think the US still holds a strategic advantage? I would never want to underestimate their abilityor any nations abilityto innovate organically when they put their minds to it. But I still think its a helpful comparison to look at the US model. Because were a system of free minds, free people, and free markets, we have the potential to generate much more innovation culturally and organically than a statist model does. Thats our advantageif we can realize it. China is ahead in manufacturing, especially when it comes to drones and other unmanned systems. How big a problem is that for US defense, and can the US catch up? I do think its a massive problem. When we were conceiving Replicator, one of the big concerns was that DJI had just jumped way out ahead on the manufacturing side, and the US had been left behind. A lot of manufacturers here believe they can catch up if given the right contractsand I agree with that. We also spent time identifying broader supply-chain vulnerabilities. Microelectronics was a big one. Critical minerals. Batteries. People sometimes think batteries are just about electrification, but theyre fundamental across our systemseven on ships in the Navy. When it comes to drones specifically, I actually think its a solvable problem. The issue isnt complexity. Its just about getting enough mass of contracts to scale up manufacturing. If we do that, I believe the US can absolutely compete. The Replicator drone program was one of your key initiatives. It promised a very fast timelineespecially compared with the typical defense acquisition cycle. Was that achievable? How is that progressing? When I left in January, we had still lined up for proving out this summer, and I still believe we should see some completion this year. I hope Congress will stay very engaged in trying to ensure that the capability, in fact, comes to fruition. Even just this week with Secretary [Pete] Hegseth out in the Indo-Pacific, he made some passing reference to the [US Indo-Pacific Command] commander, Admiral [Samuel] Paparo, having the flexibility to create the capability needed, and that gives me a lot of confidence of consistency. Can you talk about how Replicator fits into broader efforts to speed up defense innovation? Whats actually changing inside the system? Traditionally, defense acquisition is slow and serialone step after another, which works for massive, long-term systems like submarines. But for things like drones, that just doesnt cut it. With Replicator, we aimed to shift to a parallel model: integrating hardware, software, policy, and testing all at once. Thats how you get speedby breaking down silos and running things simultaneously. Its not about Move fast and break things. You still have to test and evaluate responsibly. But this approach shows we can move faster without sacrificing accountabilityand thats a big cultural shift. How important is AI to the future of national defense? Its central. The future of warfare will be about speed and precisiondecision advantage. AI helps enable that. Its about integrating capabilities to create faster, more accurate decision-making: for achieving military objectives, for reducing civilian casualties, and for being able to deter effectively. But weve also emphasized responsible AI. If its not safe, its not going to be effective. Thats been a key focus across administrations. What about generative AI specifically? Does it have real strategic significance yet, or is it still in the experimental phase? It does have significance, especially for decision-making and efficiency. We had an effort called Project Lima where we looked at use cases for generative AIwhere it might be most useful, and what the rules for responsible use should look like. Some of the biggest use may come first in the back officehuman resources, auditing, logistics. But the ability to use generative AI to create a network of capability around unmanned systems or information exchange, either in Replicator or JADC2? Thats where it becomes a real advantage. But those back-office areas are where I would anticipate to see big gains first. [Editors note: JADC2 is Joint All-Domain Command and Control, a DOD initiative to connect sensors from all branches of the armed forces into a unified network powered by artificial intelligence.] In recent years, weve seen more tech industry figures stepping into national defense conversationssometimes pushing strong political views or advocating for deregulation. How do you see Silicon Valleys growing influence on US defense strategy? Theres a long history of innovation in this country coming from outside the governmentpeople who look at big national problems and want to help solve them. That kind of engagement is good, especially when their technical expertise lines up with real national security needs. But thats not just one stakeholder group. A healthy democracy includes others, tooworkers, environmental voices, allies. We need to reconcile all of that through a functioning democratic process. Thats the only way this works. How do you view the involvement of prominent tech entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk, in shaping national defense policies? I believe its not healthy for any democracy when a single individual wields more power than their technical expertise or official role justifies. We need strong institutions, not just strong personalities. The US has long attracted top STEM talent from around the world, including many researchers from China. But in recent years, immigration hurdles and heightened scrutiny have made it harder for foreign-born scientists to stay. Do you see this as a threat to US innovation? I think you have to be confident that you have a secure research community to do secure work. But much of the work that underpins national defense thats STEM-related research doesnt need to be tightly secured in that way, and it really is dependent on a diverse ecosystem of talent. Cutting off talent pipelines is like eating our seed corn. Programs like H-1B visas are really important. And its not just about international talentwe need to make sure people from underrepresented communities here in the US see national security as a space where they can contribute. If they dont feel valued or trusted, theyre less likely to come in and stay. What do you see as the biggest challenge the Department of Defense faces today? I do think the trustor the lack of itis a big challenge. Whether its trust in government broadly or specific concerns like military spending, audits, or politicization of the uniformed military, that issue manifests in everything DOD is trying to get done. It affects our ability to work with Congress, with allies, with industry, and with the American people. If people dont believe youre working in their interest, its hard to get anything done.

The 33,500m2 life sciences scheme, which includes 22,800m2 of laboratory space, is backed by the Snowsfields Quarter, a joint venture between Guys and St Thomas Foundation the NHS trusts charitable arm and developers Oxford Property and Reef Group.The AJ understands that Perkins & Will, which was part of the original developer-led team and carried out some early feasibility work, is no longer involved.The three buildings would be on Snowsfields, a small street at the back of Guys Hospital, on the site of a multistorey car park, and various shops, pubs and offices. They will sit next to RSHPs nine-year-old Guys Cancer Centre (pictured bottom).AdvertisementAllies and Morrison has designed two of the buildings Plots 2 and 3 while DSDHA has designed Plot 1.The tallest building, Plot 2, on the site of the car park, would reach 15 storeys with a 2.5-storey basement and, as well as the laboratories, would include a science on display space to watch researchers at work. There would also be a shop and a cafe.Plot 3, which is described as being part-2, part-4 and part-7 storeys with a 2-floor basement, would also have space for two cafes in addition to its research space.DSDHAs Plot 1 is part-three, part-eight storeys with a two-storey basement. It includes a replacement pub and community performance space as well as the research facilities.The project team said the project would be fossil-fuel free and would target net zero carbon. They also said that 95 per cent of construction and demolition waste materials would be sent for reuse, recycling or recovery rather than disposed of directly.AdvertisementRetrofit of the existing building stock was ruled out, the architect said, because of the unsuitability of the current buildings on site for life sciences research. The car park is in a poor condition, while the other buildings currently occupying the site are also inappropriate for refurbishment.Allies and Morrison and DSDHA said the project would also improve the local public realm and add greenery. The scheme will create 890 jobs, the project team estimate. Local architects Belong will also get funding to work with local estate residents to plan improvements to their homes as part of the project.The Snowfields site is 1.5 miles away from another major development for Guys & St Thomas Foundation: the AHMM-led, six-block Royal Street scheme behind St Thomas Hospital in Londons South Bank. Source:Dan Fisher/Ness StudioHamilton Square viewProject detailsLocation - London BridgeLocal authority - SouthwarkType of project - Mixed use/life sciencesClient - The Snowsfields Quarter PartnershipArchitect - Allies and Morrison & DSDHALandscape architect - DSDHAPlanning consultant - DP9Structural engineer - AKTIIM&E consultant - Hoare LeeQuantity surveyor - Gardiner & TheobaldPrincipal designer - BCAL ConsultingLighting consultant - Hoare LeeGross internal floor area m - 33,500m2New Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (2016)

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US tariffs cause Nintendo and Sony stock to plunge"The mobile game companies do even worse."Image credit: Nintendo News by Victoria Kennedy News Reporter Published on April 7, 2025 Japanese game stocks have dropped following the announcement of major tariffs on trade to the US.US president Donald Trump imposed wide-reaching trade tariffs last week, with some of the highest levies targeting countries which also happen to be critical centres of video games hardware manufacturing.Mario Kart World Hands-On Preview: Is It Good? Watch on YouTubeWe are now seeing some of the impact these tariffs will have on companies. As shared by industry analyst Dr Serkan Toto, on Monday morning at 10am Japan time, Nintendo's stock was down by 7.35 percent. Meanwhile, Sony has seen a drop of 10.16 percent, Bandai Namco -7.03 percent, Konami -3.93 percent, Sega -6.57 percent, Koei Tecmo -5.83 percent, Capcom -7.13 percent, and Square Enix -5.23 percent."The mobile game companies do even worse," Toto wrote on social media.Earlier this month, Entertainment Software Association (ESA) senior vice president Aubrey Quinn said these tariffs will "have a real and detrimental impact" on the video games industry. Quinn's comment follows on from industry analyst Daniel Ahmad's own, where the Niko Partners director of research and insights said:"While the company has shifted some of its manufacturing to Vietnam to offset US tariffs on China, the looming threat of reciprocal tariffs prior to the Switch 2 showcase will have also forced Nintendo to consider a higher price for the rest of the world. The reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam and Japan have come in higher than expected, and Nintendo will feel the impact of this if the tariffs go into full effect." To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Back in February, Sony took some preventative measures to protect itself from the then impending tariffs, which included stockpiling PlayStation 5's in the US. This will provide the PS5 maker a "temporary buffer against the impact of tariffs," Ahmad wrote over the weekend. However, as Ahmad notes, Sony's business is wider reaching than just its PlayStation consoles.As for the PS5, "Sony would need to assess how quickly it can move production of US units to Japan (lower tariff rate: 24 percent) and how many would be produced in China (higher tariff rate: 54 percent), and how quickly it can start producing in Vietnam (Est 2026)," Ahmad wrote on X."The firm would then need to evaluate how these tariffs impact current profit margins and how much they would need to increase hardware prices for the consumer. There could also be a potential impact on accessories and game pricing depending on how Sony wants to pass on costs."Ahmad continued: "The good news is that the initial stockpiling + Japan manufacturing + PS5 being mid to late gen at this point (profitable on per unit basis) + PS5 Pro likely priced at $700 in anticipation of some potential tariff impact, means that even with a price increase, the increase may not be as significant as it would be for new tech products."However, there is still so much uncertainty around tariffs at this point, which won't actually go into effect until April 9, that no one knows if tariffs will end up higher, lower or removed entirely at some point." Image credit: NintendoLast week, Nintendo announced it was making the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders in the States. The company cited the impact of Trump's tariffs as well as "evolving market conditions" as the reason for this delay.Nintendo still expects to release its Switch successor on 5th June in the US, as originally planned.For more on the console, our Tom has already been hands-on with the Switch 2. You can read his Switch 2 impressions here.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals Season 2 is imminent! Fans are massively looking forward to quad queen Emma Frost, and some of her abilities have leaked ahead of launch. Before Season 2 starts in just a few days, we have compiled some early patch notes, and have also delivered a guide for how to get a free skin when the chapter launches. While everyone is eagerly anticipating the arrival of miss Frost, there will be more heroes in the future, and a leak shows a major popular new hero in-development for Marvel Rivals revealed by NetEase on accident.New Marvel Rivals hero revealed on accidentAccording to renowned leaker, X0X_LEAK, Daredevil is currently in-development for Marvel Rivals. While there are no details about any of his skills, his passive is reportedly called, Spherical Clipping.As for how Daredevil was unearthed, according to the leaker, NetEase pushed strings on accident related to a new Hero. In there, his Name and passive ability.Image credit: @X0X_LEAK on XThere are a host of other new exciting characters leaked for the game that are yet to join. These include arguably the coolest superhero, Blade, as well as the likes of Deadpool, Captain Marvel, and Jean Grey. Dont forget Season 2 will eventually see the arrival of Ultron in addition to Emma Frost.Daredevil is another exciting addition to the upcoming leaks. Theres no ETA for when he will arrive, plus this is by no means official as its just a leak.The blind lawyer is one of the most recognisable amongst Stan Lees gallery of superheroes, so his addition to the Marvel Rivals roster would be excellent. It would also be interesting to see his skills and how NetEase adapt his talents at seeing and fighting through sound.For more Marvel Rivals, Season 2 is set to bring a complete overhaul for Rocket, and there are a bunch of nerfs and buffs incoming, too.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

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Shift Up DownIt's not just Japan: NC Soft, Nexon and Shift Up down as market anxieties rout the games industryAs markets opened in South Korea, the video game industry was hit. Hard.Image credit: Shift Up News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on April 7, 2025 The South Korean stock market took a serious blow as markets opened this morning, and as the trading day came to a close - around an hour ago as of writing - it's clear the video game industry hasn't been spared from significant loss in stock value. Companies like Nexon, Shift Up, NC Soft and more have all been hit.This comes following a wave of US tariffs across all products from various countries. South Korea must now deal with a 25% tariff, making it more expensive for US companies and individuals to import goods from South Korea. However for the video game sector the wider impact on global tech imports into America, and the speculated cost increase for hardware these games are played on, may be a larger factor.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Some of the largest South Korean video game companies have seen stocks decrease sharply as of writing, including:Nexon | -5.20%NCSoft | -7.25%Kakao Games | -3.79%Netmarble | -5.04%Pearl Abyss | -7.66%Com2uS | -4.96%ShiftUp | -5.44%This comes at a time when the South Korean video game market was doing rather well! Not only was the mobile sector continuing to grow thanks in part due to popular games like Godess of Victory: Nikke, but also there was a real desire to expand into the AAA console/PC space, a movement kicked off by releases like Stellar Blade and Lies of P. So this really couldn't have come at a worse time for those developers looking to expand into larger, more costly types of video games.Whether or not this downward trend continues is up in the air at the moment, but it's something we're seeing across the industry worldwide, including Japan which ended its first trading day post-trading with serious loses in the gaming sector as well. But, if there is a recession in America and beyond, how big of an impact will that have on the South Korean video game market is the big question. Games like Godess of Victory Nikke, heavy on microtransactions, may very well suffer in an economy where people have less to spend on luxuries. Or maybe its free-to-play model will carry it through to safety.Time will tell whether the South Korean video game industry's stock will recover in the coming weeks, but given ongoing trade tensions, it's looking like a rough period for the short term at least.

Enough for a few Mushroom Kingdoms.So, you may or may not have been wondering just how big the Nintendo Switch 2's game cartridges are actually going to be, especially now that we know the sizes of the initial line-up of games.Nintendo's first-party launch games are all surprisingly dinky, with Mario Kart World just 23.4GB, and Donkey Kong Bananza a tiny (by modern standards) 10GB. Of course CD Projekt Red's sci-fi behemoth, Cyberpunk 2077, is also set to release on Switch 2, and it's a whole lot bigger than your latest Mario ride!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have introduced a fresh approach to 3D printing polymer foams that can achieve a broader range of mechanical properties and expansion capabilities.Having used catalyst-free dynamic covalent chemistry (DCC), their method embeds dynamic phosphodiester bonds within polymers containing foaming agent microspheres. These bonds can exchange during thermal foaming, allowing the materials to expand more effectively without sacrificing structural integrity.Published in RSC Applied Polymers, this research was co-led by chemistry doctoral students Ariel Tolfree, and Rebecca Johnson under the supervision of Dr. Ron Smaldone, Associate Professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and who is also the corresponding author of the study.This is probably the longest project Ive ever done, said Johnson, who plans to complete her PhD in chemistry in May. From start to finish, it was a little over two years. A lot of it was trying to get the polymer formulation correct to be compatible with the 3D printer.Tiny dog-shaped pieces of sturdy, lightweight 3D printed foam. Photo via UT Dallas.Overcoming structural limitations with dynamic bondingPolymer foams are valued for their lightweight structure, insulation, and mechanical properties, but balancing pore size, density, and strength remains challenging. Conventional methods using gas injection often face trade-offs. Moreover, higher crosslinking density enhances toughness but limits expansion, while larger pores reduce density and mechanical strength.The researchers addressed this issue using DCC, which allows bonds to rearrange under specific conditions. Unlike conventional polymers with fixed bonds, these adaptable networks enhance performance and recyclability. Therefore, they focused on phosphodiester bonds for their chemical stability and ability to exchange at temperatures as low as 50C without harmful or costly catalysts.Foaming microspheres were embedded within a polymer matrix containing varying concentrations of dynamic and non-dynamic crosslinkers. When these printed parts were heated at 165C for 15 minutes, the foaming process began. As the thermoplastic shell of the microspheres softened, the liquid hydrocarbon inside vaporized and expanded. Cooling then hardened the shells, forming a closed-cell foam.Were certainly not the only ones trying to do this, Smaldone said. The novelty is using dynamic chemistry to print really great foam material. The next question to address will be, how do we tune the properties and use this new kind of knowledge to fit a variety of different needs?Comparative testing and recyclability resultsIn testing, researchers compared non-dynamic tetraethylene glycol diacrylate (TEGDA) crosslinkers with dynamic Bis[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] Phosphate (DPE) crosslinkers and found that dynamic crosslinkers consistently achieved greater expansion. The foaming process involved direct phosphodiester exchanges, rearrangements forming triester and monoester products, and interactions with ester groups, mechanisms that enhanced network reorganization and expansion.To ensure the bond exchanges were working as intended, researchers used Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which confirmed dynamic bond exchange through transesterification and condensation mechanisms. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed higher crosslinker content raised glass transition temperatures, indicating improved network uniformity.When put to the test, unfoamed dynamic polymers demonstrated higher compressive strengths, ranging from 180 to 216 MPa, compared to the 130 to 150 MPa recorded for non-dynamic polymers. After foaming, the dynamic polymers demonstrated better energy dissipation and compressive strength than non-dynamic foams with similar expansion.Theres more. The team also tested the foams recyclability by compressing unfoamed cylinders to 70% of their height and allowing them to recover before foaming. Dynamic phosphodiester polymers retained their mechanical properties better than non-dynamic TEGDA foams, indicating effective damage repair through bond rearrangement and condensation reactions.Ultimately, the study suggests that dynamic phosphodiester bonds provide a promising route to achieving higher foam expansion, improved mechanical strength, and energy dissipation without the need for catalysts. Its a method that could extend the lifespan of 3D printed foams and open up broader applications for these materials.3D printing with foamAway from UT Dallas, contributions in foam 3D printing also came from Nano Dimension-acquired Desktop Metal, which launched FreeFoam, a 3D printable photopolymer resin developed by its subsidiary Adaptive3D.Introduced at Foam Expo North America in June 2022, FreeFoam enables customizable foam parts to expand up to seven times their original size when heated between 160 170C. Available on the ETEC Xtreme 8K DLP 3D printer, it allows for reduced waste, enhanced design flexibility, and improved shipping efficiency across sectors like automotive, furniture, footwear, and healthcare.Elsewhere, UC San Diegos Department of NanoEngineering researchers developed an expandable foaming resin compatible with SLA 3D printers. Designed for heat-induced expansion post-UV-curing, the resin enabled the creation of parts up to 4000% larger than the printers build volume.The study aimed to overcome geometric limitations in manufacturing, with potential applications in aerospace, architecture, energy, and biomedicine. Testing involved heating 3D printed HEMA resin models at 200C for up to ten minutes, achieving significant expansion and suggesting uses in lightweight components like aerofoils and buoyancy aids.What3D printing trendsshould you watch out for in 2025?How is thefuture of 3D printingshaping up?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows tiny dog-shaped pieces of sturdy, lightweight 3D printed foam. Photo via UT Dallas.