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The fabrication of complex ceramic or glass structures via stereolithography, a type of 3D printing, has long been held back by how much time it takes at the back-end of the process, which can take up to two days. A new technique reduces this time down to less than 5 hours.
Jun 25th, 2020
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Researchers create new alloys with novel properties and embed them in 3D-printed metallic work pieces with micrometer precision.
Jun 11th, 2020
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Scientists 3D-printed a complex, porous lattice structure using liquid crystal elastomers creating devices that can finally mimic cartilage and other biological tissues.
Jun 10th, 2020
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Doctors could soon be administering an entire course of treatment for life-threatening conditions with a 3D printed capsule controlled by magnetic fields.
Jun 9th, 2020
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Soft robots and biomedical implants that reconfigure themselves upon demand are closer to reality with a new way to print shapeshifting materials.
Jun 9th, 2020
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A new material can be used to 3D print small objects that expand upon heating. The foam could find applications in architecture, aerospace and biomedicine.
May 16th, 2020
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New research shows that 3D printing of metal components without the pores that weaken their structural integrity is not only possible, but would need no additional devices to realize.
May 7th, 2020
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Multifunctional lattice materials exhibit functionalities beyond conventional load-bearing usage and are usually fabricated by additive manufacturing. This work introduces a new class of functional lattice materials called liquid metal lattice materials.
May 6th, 2020
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Engineers have created a highly effective way to paint complex 3D-printed objects, such as lightweight frames for aircraft and biomedical stents, that could save manufacturers time and money and provide new opportunities to create 'smart skins' for printed parts.
Apr 28th, 2020
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Researchers have developed guidelines that allow 3D printing of martensitic steels into very sturdy, defect-free objects of nearly any shape.
Apr 17th, 2020
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Researchers have designed bionic 3D-printed corals that could help energy production and coral reef research.
Apr 9th, 2020
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Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) is an important medical isotope used to help radiologists detect heart disease, bone decay and some types of hard-to-find cancers. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a novel way to squeeze even more out of it.
Mar 18th, 2020
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Research team develops a method for producing specially designed 3D-printed magnets.
Mar 6th, 2020
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In place of flat 'breadboards', 3D-printed CurveBoards enable easier testing of circuit design on electronics products.
Mar 4th, 2020
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Scientists are developing 3D copper printing techniques to build accelerator components.
Feb 6th, 2020
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4D printing creates tiny needles inspired by parasites that could replace hypodermic needles.
Feb 4th, 2020
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Researchers have developed a groovy method to seed sophisticated, 3D-printed tissue-engineering scaffolds with living cells to help heal injuries.
Feb 4th, 2020
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Magnetic materials play important roles in electrical products. These materials are usually manufactured by means of established production techniques and use of rare earth metals. Several research teams are working on alternative, more environmentally friendly production methods.
Jan 30th, 2020
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