NUST Researcher used Magnetorheological Elastomers as Base Isolation to counter Earthquake Shaking for Bridges

Earthquake is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from the underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity. To negate the effect of these earthquakes, structures resistant to such shakings and vibrations should be built using several techniques. Many techniques have been in use. “Base isolation” is a…

3D PRINTED HUMANOIDS & ROBOTIC SWARMS Start-ups Won funding from National Centre for Robotics & Automation

From ideation to getting off the ground, the startups have a lot to offer towards sustainable economies. The startups work as a value-added novelty to the industry. To highlight innovative and solution-oriented startups, NCRA, through its startup challenge, encourages research students and entrepreneurs developing solutions for industry and society using Robotics and Automation as a…

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Inhaling Bio Healable Interlocking Compressed Earth Bricks to Reduce Black Carbon Emissions

Bricks are being used in construction of buildings and houses for years around the world and masonry structures are constructed since ancient times. Escalating demand from residential housing market has benefited bricks manufacturer during the recent years and different types of bricks manufacturing over a period are distinguished by mixture of materials with less chemical…

NUST-Developed Assistive Technologies displayed at Pakistan’s 1st Technology for Inclusion Summit (TIS2021)

National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) in collaboration with Pak-Everbright Development Organisation (PEDO) held Technology for Inclusion Summit 2021 (TIS 2021), a first for the country, at the university’s main campus on 27th July, 2021. The prime objective of the Summit was to bring together and connect users, manufacturers, researchers and other relevant stakeholders…

NUST team implements Intelligent Energy Monitoring & Management System at Fazal Steel

Energy conservation opportunities in Pakistan are estimated to be 5 billion USD a year with a substantial share of 25% for industry. One of the several ways of energy saving in the industrial sector is implementation of an integrated Energy Management System (EMS). However, like other developing countries, EMS in process industries of Pakistan involves…