3D-printed material to replace ivory
With an elephant-friendly alternative to ivory, old artefacts can be restored with high precision.
Apr 14th, 2021
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Physicists will print magnets with a 3D printer
Scientists plan to create magnets with properties suitable for space and smartphones.
Apr 13th, 2021
Read moreCan a 3D printed beetle model simulate the real thing?
Researchers assess the feasibility of using 3D printed insects in mating studies.
Apr 9th, 2021
Read moreHow a moving platform for 3D printing can cut waste and costs (w/video)
Researchers have developed a unique low-cost dynamically-controlled surface for 3D printers that reduces waste and saves time.
Apr 6th, 2021
Read moreNew software improves accuracy of factories' mass-produced 3D-printed parts
Researchers have developed software to improve the accuracy of 3D-printed parts, seeking to reduce costs and waste for companies using additive manufacturing to mass produce parts in factories.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreNew bioink brings 3D-printing of human organs closer to reality
Researchers have designed a new bioink which allows small human-sized airways to be 3D-bioprinted with the help of patient cells for the first time. The 3D-printed constructs are biocompatible and support new blood vessel growth into the transplanted material.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreRapid 3D printing method moves toward 3D-printed organs (w/video)
It looks like science fiction: A machine dips into a shallow vat of translucent yellow goo and pulls out what becomes a life-sized hand.
Mar 13th, 2021
Read more3D printing with cellulose: The future of electrical insulation
A new pilot line demonstrates the efficient, design-driven manufacture of cellulose-based electrical insulation components with 3D printing.
Feb 20th, 2021
Read moreFRESH 3D-printing platform paves way for tissues, organs
3D-bioprinting method enables advanced tissue fabrication by using a yield-stress support bath that holds bioinks in place until they are cured and works with a wide array of bioinks.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreDynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist
Light provides freedom to control each layer and improves precision and speed.
Feb 4th, 2021
Read moreScientists use a novel ink to 3D print 'bone' with living cells (w/video)
Using a 3D-printer that deploys a special ink made up of calcium phosphate, scientists developed a new technique, known as ceramic omnidirectional bioprinting in cell-suspensions (COBICS), enabling them to print bone-like structures that harden in a matter of minutes when placed in water.
Jan 25th, 2021
Read more3D printing to pave the way for Moon colonization
Researchers prepared an extensive review on the use of Additive Manufacturing technologies in crewed lunar exploration. It contains a comprehensive description of the geological composition of the lunar surface and the properties of lunar soil (lunar regolith) and its simulants, detailing their mineralogy, morphology, and chemical composition in the light of their future use as feedstock for 3-D-printing on the moon surface.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Read moreSteeling against wear-and-tear: Exploring effects of post-processing on 3D printed steel
Scientists delve into the details of how the mechanical properties of 3D-printed steel are improved through post-processing.
Jan 21st, 2021
Read moreHow lobsters can help make stronger 3D printed concrete
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.
Jan 18th, 2021
Read moreResearchers develop laser-based process to 3D print detailed glass objects
Multiphoton polymerization approach might one day be used to print complex optics.
Jan 12th, 2021
Read moreMighty morphing 3D printing
Engineers demonstrate a new shape-changing nozzle that could revolutionize '4D printing' applications.
Jan 6th, 2021
Read more3D-printed smart gel changes shape when exposed to light
Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes 'artificial muscle' and may lead to new military camouflage, soft robotics and flexible displays.
Jan 5th, 2021
Read moreResearchers develop new combined process for 3D printing with liquids
Chemists have developed a way to integrate liquids directly into materials during the 3D printing process. This allows, for example, active medical agents to be incorporated into pharmaceutical products or luminous liquids to be integrated into materials, which allow monitoring of damage.
Dec 16th, 2020
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