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Low-temperature method for 3D printing nanoscale optical-grade glass

A hybrid organic-inorganic polymer resin enables the three-dimensional (3D) printing of nanoscale optical-grade glass at temperatures roughly half of what other approaches require.

June 1, 2023 Read more

You can make carbon dioxide filters with a 3D printer

Researchers demonstrated that it's possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing. Specifically, they printed a hydrogel material that can hold carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme that speeds a reaction that turns carbon dioxide and water into bicarbonate.

May 31, 2023 Read more

New 3D printing technique ready to advance manufacturing

Researchers created a new method of 3D printing that uses near-infrared (NIR) light to create complex structures containing multiple materials and colours.

May 31, 2023 Read more

New 'designer' titanium alloys made using 3D printing

A team of researchers has created a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and not brittle under tension, by integrating alloy and 3D-printing process designs. The technique could help extend the applications of titanium alloys, improve sustainability and drive innovative alloy design.

May 31, 2023 Read more

Algae combined with visible light may create ink for cultured meat

Scientists have developed a bioink characterized by enhanced cell viability and printing resolution. This accomplishment was achieved through the utilization of alginate derived from algae, a natural carbohydrate, and a harmless visible light.

May 24, 2023 Read more

Printing atom by atom

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique for manufacturing ultrasmall metallic objects. Using this technique, the researchers aim to substantially increase the surface area of battery electrodes to drastically reduce charging times.

May 22, 2023 Read more

Novel 3D printing method a 'game changer' for discovery, manufacturing of new materials

Researchers have created a novel 3D printing method that produces materials in ways that conventional manufacturing can't match. The new process mixes multiple aerosolized nanomaterial inks in a single printing nozzle, varying the ink mixing ratio on the fly during the printing process.

May 19, 2023 Read more

3D-printed pills with desired drug release

Researchers have invented a process that relies solely on the shape of the object for a time-controlled release. This will have important implications for the pharmaceutical industry, which has recently begun focusing sharply on 3D printing.

May 16, 2023 Read more

A 3D printed sweat analysis health monitoring device

Sweat holds vital information about our health, providing clues to dehydration, fatigue, blood sugar levels and even serious conditions such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes and heart failure. Researchers have taken a giant leap forward in sweat analysis with an innovative 3D-printed wearable sweat sensor called the 'sweatainer'.

May 4, 2023 Read more

Scientists develop plant-based cell culture scaffold for cheaper, more sustainable cultured meat

A research team has successfully used common plant proteins to 3D-print an edible cell culture scaffold, allowing more affordable and sustainable lab-grown meat to be served on the table.

May 1, 2023 Read more

Researchers 3D print a miniature vacuum pump

The device would be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants, perform medical diagnoses in remote areas, or test Martian soil.

April 25, 2023 Read more

The first 3D-printed biodegradable seed robot, able to change shape in response to humidity (w/video)

In the pursuit of innovative solutions that harmoniously blend with the natural world, researchers have developed the first 3D-printed seed-robot, known as I-Seed.

April 19, 2023 Read more

Researchers combine electric poling and 3D printing into a single step

Researchers have combined 3D printing and electric poling into a single process called electric poling-assisted additive manufacturing, or EPAM. It aligns the dipoles in PVdf filament during the printing, which leads to a better indication of the stress being applied.

April 17, 2023 Read more

Safe bioink for artificial organ printing

Development of 3D bioprinting ink that induces tissue regeneration without photocuring. Expected applications including patient-specific regenerative treatment technologies, such as artificial organs.

April 14, 2023 Read more

Introducing 'BioArm' - the portable 3D bioprinter joining the fight against cancer (w/video)

Researchers have developed a 3D bioprinter - a machine that can print 3D structures using living cells and other biological materials - for cancer research.

April 4, 2023 Read more

Next-level technology for making time-released drugs

The technology employs high-resolution 3D printing and soft lithography to produce arrays of more than 300 nontoxic, biodegradable cylinders that are small enough to be injected with standard hypodermic needles.

April 3, 2023 Read more

Modern origami method creates glass shapes by folding

Chemical engineers have extended the centuries-old practice to produce intricate shapes made of glass or other hard materials. Their thoroughly modern method, which can be combined with 3D printing, could have applications ranging from sculpture to catalysis and beyond.

March 28, 2023 Read more

New 3D metal printing technology using welding techniques

Researchers develop metal 3D printing pen additive manufacturing source technology.

March 27, 2023 Read more