While the advent of 3D metal printing may redefine how designers develop parts for products, the process itself is not without faults. Andre Giordimaina speaks with THINK about the GLAM Project, which aims to improve the process of 3D metal printing by optimising the finish and performance of designed parts.
Continue readingA Decade of Open Access at UM
This year marks a significant milestone for UM as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of OAR@UM, the University’s Open Access Repository. Its role reflects UM’s commitment to enhance the visibility and dissemination of research output generated at UM.
Continue reading3D Printing Balloons Inflates Enthusiasm for Future Technology
With the rise in popularity of 3D printing, the medium has become more accessible. What’s more, recent advancements in the field have made the technology rather intriguing. THINK explores the latest UM research on the development of 3D-printed balloons.
Continue readingOur Brain Beyond The Sky
The University of Malta’s Boundaries of the Brain laboratory is developing a toolbox that can help study spaceflight’s impact on the brain.
Continue readingWhat Happens to Malta’s Private Collections?
Natalie Formosa shares her findings on private artists’ archives in Malta and the nation’s role in preserving such collections.
Continue readingMEGALITH: An Investigation Into The Conservation of Our Megaliths
The Maltese Islands are home to some of the world’s oldest megaliths. Yet, continuous exposure to the elements has caused ongoing stone degradation.
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