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Microscopic octopuses from a 3D printer

Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing could open up new opportunities in fields such as microrobotics or biomedicine.

October 4, 2022 Read more

Novel eco-friendly 3D printed composite materials

Scientists report a novel way to produce 3D printed composite materials from renewal resources from plants.

October 3, 2022 Read more

Combining 3D printing and carbon nanotube sensors for safer, cheaper flying

Researchers are developing embedded sensors that enable real-time monitoring of aircraft while in flight. The 3D-printed parts embedded with CNT fibres generate data that can then be used for monitoring the part.

October 1, 2022 Read more

Researchers intend to 3D print next-generation sodium-ion batteries

Combining 3D printing technology with renewable materials and high temperature technology, a multidisciplinary project sets out to develop unique new-generation batteries that are both environmentally friendly and based on sodium instead of lithium.

September 29, 2022 Read more

3D printing can now manufacture customized sensors for robots, pacemakers, and more

A newly-developed 3D printing technique could be used to cost-effectively produce customized electronic 'machines' the size of insects, which enable advanced applications in robotics, medical devices and others.

September 28, 2022 Read more

Researchers uncover how to 3D-print one of the strongest stainless steels

Insights revealed by a large particle accelerator lit a path forward.

September 22, 2022 Read more

3D printing drones work like bees to build and repair structures while flying (w/video)

Researchers have created a fleet of bee-inspired flying 3D printers for building and repairing structures in-flight.

September 21, 2022 Read more

3D printing sensors and other electronic devices in a single operation

The key to this achievement? Conductive plastics.

September 21, 2022 Read more

Highest specific strength titanium alloy created using cutting-edge 3D printing techniques

Engineers have created an ultrastrong titanium alloy, the highest strength-to-weight ratio among all 3D-printed metals to date, creating unprecedented mechanical performance.

September 19, 2022 Read more

New method converts 3D-printed polymer into a 100-times stronger, ductile hybrid carbon microlattice material

Researchers have discovered a low-cost, direct method to turn commonly used 3D printable polymers into lightweight, ultra-tough, biocompatible hybrid carbon microlattices, which can be in any shape or size, and are 100 times stronger than the original polymers.

September 7, 2022 Read more

Martian rock-metal composite shows potential of 3D printing on Mars

A small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock mixed with a titanium alloy made a stronger, high-performance material in a 3D-printing process that could one day be used on Mars to make tools or rocket parts.

September 6, 2022 Read more

3D artificial pneumatic muscles for future 'makers'

Artificial pneumatic muscles consisting of 3D-printed structures that can extend and contract as required.

August 30, 2022 Read more

Real-time evaluation of residual strain improves 3D printed metal parts

Researchers used neutron imaging to determine the optimal annealing times and temperatures that relieve strain while also minimizing other unwanted changes in the materials.

August 20, 2022 Read more

Researchers design nanoengineered inks for 3D-printable wearable bioelectronics

Researchers have developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue.

August 18, 2022 Read more

Despite fears, 3D printing has positive effects on global trade

A study finds the technology is a boon to trade, allowing participating countries to provide higher income and more opportunities to their people.

August 17, 2022 Read more

Algorithm learns to correct 3D printing errors for different parts, materials and systems

Engineers have created intelligent 3D printers that can quickly detect and correct errors, even in previously unseen designs, or unfamiliar materials like ketchup and mayonnaise, by learning from the experiences of other machines.

August 17, 2022 Read more

Overcoming a major manufacturing constraint with two-photon-piolymerization

Two-photon-polymerization lithography structures examined via Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation.

August 13, 2022 Read more

New programmable 3D printed materials can sense their own movements

Engineers 3D print materials with networks of sensors directly incorporated.

August 10, 2022 Read more