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An ink for 3D-printing flexible devices without mechanical joints

Published:18.04.24 — EPFL researchers are targeting the next generation of soft actuators and robots with an elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties, eliminating the need for cumbersome mechanical joints.

EPFL School of Engineering has risen to the top ten in the world

Published:15.04.24 — According to the most recent 2024 QS rankings, the EPFL School of Engineering has risen to the top 10 worldwide. This is consistent with the school's progress in recent years, as its ranking has risen from #12 to #11, and it has now reached #10.

David Atienza appointed ACM CSUR Editor-in-Chief

Published:08.04.24 — David Atienza, head of the Embedded Systems Lab in the School of Engineering, has been named Editor-in-Chief of the journal Computing Surveys (CSUR) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Adrian Ionescu receives Doctor Honoris Causa in Bucharest

Published:05.04.24 — Professor Adrian Ionescu, head of the Nanoelectronic Devices Laboratory in the School of Engineering, was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania on April 5.

Swiss energy study shows transformative potential of decentralization

Published:05.04.24 — Researchers from EPFL and HES-SO Valais Wallis have published a study outlining a path to a more sustainable energy future for Switzerland. The study emphasizes the importance of local energy solutions, and the role of decentralized systems for community empowerment.