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3D-Printing of glass now possible

As a consequence of the properties of glass, such as transparency, thermal stability and resistance to acids, the use of this material in 3D-printing opens up manifold new applications in production and research, such as optics, data transmission, and biotechnology.

Apr 21st, 2017

3-D-printable implants may ease damaged knees

Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage.

Apr 19th, 2017

New method for 3D printing extraterrestrial materials

Printing presents an easy, highly scalable, sustainable manufacturing method for space travelers.

Apr 12th, 2017

New research could help speed up the 3-D printing process

A team of researchers have identified some bottlenecks in 3D printers, that, if improved, could speed up the entire process.

Apr 4th, 2017

Reinventing metal 3D printing with direct metal writing process

Researchers are taking a wholly new approach to metal 3D printing with a process they're calling Direct Metal Writing, in which semisolid metal is directly extruded from a nozzle.

Mar 30th, 2017

3-D bioprinted human cartilage cells can be implanted

Researchers have successfully induced human cartilage cells to live and grow in an animal model, using 3D bioprinting. The results will move development closer to a potential future in which it will be possible to help patients by giving them new body parts through 3D bioprinting.

Mar 23rd, 2017

Dramatic improvement in surface finishing of 3-D printing

New process combines better quality with low cost and less waste, giant step towards home 3-D printing.

Mar 13th, 2017

3-D printing with cellulose

World's most abundant polymer could rival petroleum-based plastics as source of printing feedstock.

Mar 3rd, 2017

3D printing with high-performance aerospace-grade carbon fiber (w/video)

Researchers have demonstrated 3D printing with aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, opening the door to greater control and optimization of the lightweight, yet stronger than steel material.

Feb 28th, 2017

Most stretchable elastomer for 3-D printing

Researchers have developed a family of highly stretchable and UV curable (SUV) elastomers that can be stretched by up to 1100%, and are suitable for UV curing based 3-D printing techniques. Using high resolution 3-D printing with the SUV elastomer compositions enables the direct creation of complex 3-D lattices or hollow structures that exhibit extremely large deformation. Fabrication time for such SUV elastomers is also greatly reduced.