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The next step for 3D printing inspired by Nature

Researchers have developed a bioinspired approach to 3D print recyclable liquid crystal polymers (LCP) using conventional desktop printers that outperform state-of-the-art printed polymers and even rival the highest performance lightweight materials.

Sep 20th, 2018

From Terminator to household tech: Researchers work to add function to 3D-printed objects

Researchers are working to develop a multi-functional printer that could eventually let people print out 'smart' objects, including entire cellphones.

Sep 19th, 2018

At last, a simple 3D printer for metal

The 3D printing of plastics has largely come of age in the last decade, solving many of the engineering challenges in the process, these solutions are now ready to be applied to the 3D printing of metal.

Sep 4th, 2018

Researchers 3D print prototype for 'bionic eye'

A team of researchers have, for the first time, fully 3D printed an array of light receptors on a hemispherical surface. This discovery marks a significant step toward creating a bionic eye that could someday help blind people see or sighted people see better.

Aug 28th, 2018

Researchers turn tracking codes into 'clouds' to authenticate genuine 3-D printed parts

Researchers convert flat QR codes into complex features hidden within 3-D printed parts to foil counterfeiters and IP pirates.

Aug 21st, 2018

3D-Printed implants shown to help grow 'real bone'

Chemically coated, ceramic implants successfully guided the regrowth of missing bone in lab animals while steadily dissolving.

Aug 1st, 2018

3D printing the next generation of batteries

Researchers have developed a revolutionary new method of fabricating battery electrodes using Aerosol Jet 3D printing.

Jul 31st, 2018

Pictures of success in 3-D printing

Researchers were able to observe the detailed dynamics of powder spattering during the 3-D printing process. Their conclusions may ultimately help a variety of industries mitigate defects.

Jul 27th, 2018

First rare earth-free MnAlC permanent magnet filaments for 3D printing

The first fabrication of rare-earth-free MnAl-based continuous filament with permanent magnet properties holds promise for its implementation in advanced 3D printing of high-performance magnets for energy, automotive and aerospace applications.

Jul 16th, 2018

Support structures to prevent vibrations in post-processing of 3D-printed thin-walled parts

Special-purpose support structures can eliminate vibrations in post-processing operations.

Jul 12th, 2018

The perfect terahertz beam - thanks to the 3D printer

Researchers have succeeded in shaping terahertz beams with extremely high precision.

Jul 11th, 2018

Tailored polymers from a 3D printer

Efficient chain transfer for 3D-printing of tough photopolymers.

Jul 6th, 2018

Repairing cartilage damage with a little help from 3D printing

Researchers are working on a cartilage repair technique in which 3D printing plays a key role.

Jul 3rd, 2018

Magnetic 3-D-printed structures crawl, roll, jump, and play catch (w/video)

New printing technique could be used to develop remotely controlled biomedical devices.

Jun 13th, 2018

Now you can 3D print clay, cookie dough - or solid rocket fuel (w/video)

It's now possible to 3D print extremely viscous materials, with the consistency of clay or cookie dough with fine precision. This development may soon allow the creation of customized ceramics, solid rockets, pharmaceuticals, biomedical implants, foodstuffs, and more.

Jun 11th, 2018

New approach optimizes soft material 3-D printing

The researchers' Expert-Guided Optimization (EGO) method combines expert judgment with an optimization algorithm that efficiently searches combinations of parameters relevant for 3-D printing, enabling high-fidelity soft material products to be printed.

May 31st, 2018

Finding better magnets faster with 3D metal printing prototyping

Researchers used laser 3D metal printing to optimize a permanent magnet material that may make an economical alternative to the more expensive rare-earth neodymium iron boron magnets in some applications.

May 30th, 2018

First 3D-printed human corneas

The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists with a new technique that could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas.

May 30th, 2018