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Researchers 3D print first high-performance nanostructured alloy that's both ultrastrong and ductile

Researchers have 3D printed a dual-phase, nanostructured high-entropy alloy that exceeds the strength and ductility of other state-of-the-art additively manufactured materials.

August 10, 2022 Read more

3D printing of starch for personalised medicine development

For the purpose of personalised therapies, researchers have used 3D printing to develop tablets based on different types of starch, and has confirmed that drug release could be tailored by optimising the right starch type and tablet shape.

August 9, 2022 Read more

Micro-engineered and 3D printed electrodes could cut battery manufacturing costs

New, easily fabricated, high performance carbon microlattice electrodes could soon be used to make cheaper batteries powered by readily available sodium ions.

August 5, 2022 Read more

Researchers 3D print high-performance nanostructured alloy that's both ultrastrong and ductile

Researchers have 3D printed a dual-phase, nanostructured high-entropy alloy that exceeds the strength and ductility of other state-of-the-art additively manufactured materials, which could lead to higher-performance components for applications in aerospace, medicine, energy and transportation.

August 3, 2022 Read more

Using artificial intelligence to control digital manufacturing

Researchers train a machine-learning model to monitor and adjust the 3D printing process to correct errors in real-time.

August 2, 2022 Read more

Novel 3D printing process is faster and more precise than conventional methods

Known as Multiplexed Fused Filament Fabrication, the technique could be a game changer for the 3D-printing industry.

August 1, 2022 Read more

4D composite printing can improve the wings of drones (w/video)

A new manufacturing technique could make small aircraft easier to build and more fuel efficient.

July 28, 2022 Read more

Sustainability in 3D printing: Researching components made of natural fibers

3D printing has been in use in architecture for a while, and now it is to become ecologically sustainable as well: Researchers are exploring how to produce individual building elements from natural fibers using additive manufacturing.

July 28, 2022 Read more

Researchers 3D print sensors for satellites

Cheap and quick to produce, these digitally manufactured plasma sensors could help scientists predict the weather or study climate change.

July 27, 2022 Read more

Powder kit for more flexibility and material diversity in 3D printing

Researchers have developed a sustainable solution for the individual and robust processing of metal powder blends, so that the user can cover the desired material properties with a small selection of metal powders and flexibly adjust the alloys.

July 25, 2022 Read more

Using colloidal nanodiscs for 3D bioprinting tissues and tissue models

New nanotechnology leverages colloidal interactions of nanoparticles to print complex geometries that can mimic tissue and organ structure.

June 29, 2022 Read more

Engineers create single-step, all-in-one 3D printing method to make robotic materials (w/video)

A 3D-printed 'meta-bot' is capable of propulsion, movement, sensing and decision-making. It is manufactured all at once by a new type of 3D printing process for engineered active materials with multiple functions (also known as metamaterials).

June 17, 2022 Read more

A unique 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors

Researchers have developed a unique 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors, offering the potential for high quality, wide-scale production of stem cells at a lower cost.

June 16, 2022 Read more

Intersecting light beams key in transformative 3D printer potential

Researchers have used intersecting light beams to control chemical reactions in an advanced material, paving the way for future use in 3D printers that print entire layers, instead of single points, at a time.

June 6, 2022 Read more

Direct sound printing is a potential game-changer in 3D printing (w/video)

The new platform technology uses ultrasound waves to create complex and precise objects.

May 31, 2022 Read more

Objects can now be 3D-printed in opaque resin

Engineers has developed a 3D-printing method that uses light to make objects out of opaque resin in a matter of seconds. Their breakthrough could have promising applications in the biomedical industry, such as to make artificial arteries.

May 28, 2022 Read more

A helping hand for robotic manipulator design (w/video)

With modular components and an easy-to-use 3D interface, this interactive design pipeline enables anyone to create their own customized robotic hand.

May 26, 2022 Read more

Building lighter with concrete: How concrete 3D printing saves material and CO2

Concrete construction must become more sustainable and lower in CO2 emissions. Concrete 3D printing can contribute significantly to a reduction in materials.

May 25, 2022 Read more