Clear acrylic panels have long been a mainstay of 3D printer enclosure designs, but they can also add significant cost in terms of money, shipping, weight, and hassle. An alternative material worth ...

The transparent solar concentrator material doesn’t block visible light, but turns light in other parts of the spectrum into electricity. Yimu Zhao If we stand any chance of reversing or even slowing ...

Corrugated plastic cladding reveals the timber structure of this house by Czech architects Matěj Petránek and Adam Jirkal, which replaces a family holiday home near Prague (+ slideshow). Petránek and ...

The automotive industry demands high-quality components at competitive prices — not just for visible parts like body panels, but also for the hidden heroes that play vital roles behind the scenes.

Transparent wood holds potential as an eco-friendly alternative to glass or plastic used to create biomedical equipment, see-through packaging, and automotive windshields, according to a study.