The Download: how to make better cooling systems, and farming on Mars
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Summary
The latest research from MIT Technology Review reveals that 3D printing could make cooling systems such as air conditioners or fridges more compact and efficient.
A new 3D printing design could be used for heat exchangers, which are found in most cooling systems and are commonly used in data centres, ships, factories and buildings.
The design is more effective than traditional versions as it enables more heat to pass through one side of the device to the other.
Energy demands for cooling buildings are set to double by 2050, so this new design could help meet this increasing demand in an efficient way.
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