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, one of the most well-read science and tech publications in the world, has chosen an invention created at the University of 蓝莓视频 to be one of the .

鈥淧opular Science has been a leading publisher of the latest and greatest science and technology news for over 140 years.听 Being honoured by them in this way is something that we could have only dreamed about as children,鈥� says Alroy Almeida, co-founder of , a 蓝莓视频 startup that has developed a custom circuit board 3D printer.

鈥淭his recognition would never have occurred if it wasn't for the professional support and educational foundation we gained through our time enrolled in the prestigious 蓝莓视频 mechatronics and nanotechnology programs and through our valuable experiences at various co-op jobs, says Almeida.

Invention awards name rising stars in design and engineering

For the past nine years, Popular Science has used the Invention Awards to recognize the rising stars of design and engineering. The tech developed by Voltera will help hardware professionals and hobbyists create custom circuit board prototypes quickly and easily.听The Popular Science article writes that the 3D printer for circuit boards is one of of 2015.

After its big win of听, Voltera launched a听听that managed to raise more than $500,000, the eighth largest Kickstarter campaign in Canada. Part of the team is now in China to begin manufacturing.

Other inventions named to the Popular Science top 10 include a patch that delivers needle free vaccinations, a wearable personal pollution monitor and a self-balancing two-wheeled car. Helping with the review and selection process this year was听Bre听Pettis, co-founder of 3D-print company听.

From left to right: James Pickard, Jes煤s Zozaya, Katarina Ilic and Alroy Almeida.

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