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3D-printed optics for individualized mass production

Individually manufactured and still suitable for mass production? Researchers developed new material concepts and processing technology for multifunctional and individualized optical components for 'lot size 1'.

Oct 14th, 2019

Additively manufactured titanium alloy parts

A recent study conducted stress tests to find out if parts made by additive manufacturing have the same properties, especially strength, as those made using the more conventional subtractive method - turned on a lathe from a solid stock?

Oct 5th, 2019

New 3D printing technique for biomaterials

A new way of 3D printing soft materials such as gels and collagens offers a major step forward in the manufacture of artificial medical implants.

Oct 2nd, 2019

3-D printed mesh-like structures morph from flat layers into predetermined shapes

New structural design could lead to self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins.

Oct 1st, 2019

Researchers revolutionize 3D printed products with data-driven design method

Researchers demonstrated a new cost-effective, data-driven approach by designing and 3D printing an ankle brace that has varying degrees of rigidity to provide both comfort and support for the user.

Sep 20th, 2019

Turbine from the 3D printer

Engineers have developed a true-to-scale gas turbine that impressively demonstrates the current potentials and limitations of powder bed-based additive technologies.

Sep 17th, 2019

Engineers develop multimaterial fiber 'ink' for 3-D-printed devices

Filaments with embedded circuitry can be used to print complex shapes for biomedical and robotic devices.

Sep 12th, 2019

Fabricating thermally controlled 3D-printed metal/polymer components

New research has resulted in successful development of thermally controlled 3D-printed proof-of-concept metallic/polymer components. This work constitutes an industrial collaboration with applicability in the aeronautic and aerospace sectors.

Sep 2nd, 2019

A novel 3D printing method to fabricate 3D porous models in one step

This method is termed immersion precipitation 3D printing (ip3DP). The porosity of the 3D printed objects is easily controlled by the concentrations of polymers and additives, and the types of solvents.

Jul 31st, 2019

Five 3D printing myths

Dispelling some of the most common fears around 3D printing.

Jul 26th, 2019

Mimicking the ultrastructure of wood with 3D-printing for green products

Researchers have succeeded in 3D printing with a wood-based ink in a way that mimics the unique 'ultrastructure' of wood. Their research could revolutionise the manufacturing of green products.