3-D printed active metamaterials for sound and vibration control
Researchers develop 3-D printed acoustic metamaterials that can be switched on and off remotely using a magnetic field.
Posted: Apr 12th, 2018
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3-DIY: Printing your own bioprinter
Researchers have developed a low-cost 3-D bioprinter by modifying a standard desktop 3-D printer, and they have released the breakthrough designs as open source so that anyone can build their own system.
Posted: Mar 27th, 2018
Read more3D Printed robot prosthetic limb for amputees created by students
University students have designed and built a 3D printed, low-cost robotic prosthetic hand that could provide a much cheaper alternative for amputees.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2018
Read moreCombining the benefits of 3D printing and casting
Researchers have developed a new process that combines 3D printing and casting. In additive freeform casting (AFFC), first a shell of the part is manufactured using FLM printing, then this shell is filled with a two-component resin. This saves time, increases stability of the part and allows new materials to be printed.
Posted: Mar 23rd, 2018
Read moreNew 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in
Scientists report that they have developed a powerful printer that could streamline the creation of self-assembling structures that can change shape after being exposed to heat and other stimuli. They say this unique technology could accelerate the use of 4-D printing in aerospace, medicine and other industries.
Posted: Mar 21st, 2018
Read more3D-Printing the soft robots of the future
3D printing shows potential for fabricating personalized soft robotic hands and hearts. But challenges need to be addressed.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2018
Read more3D-printed smart glass panels that switch from transparent to opaque
Engineers develop eco-friendly panels that switch from transparent to opaque.
Posted: Mar 8th, 2018
Read moreNovel 3-D printing method embeds sensing capabilities within robotic actuators
Soft robots that can sense touch, pressure, movement and temperature.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2018
Read moreAugmented Reality takes 3-D printing to next level (w/video)
Researchers are taking 3-D printing and 3-D modeling to a new level by using augmented reality (AR) to allow designers to design in physical space while a robotic arm rapidly prints the work.
Posted: Feb 19th, 2018
Read moreSuiker's equations prevent 3-D-printed walls from collapsing or falling over
With a new model, engineers can now easily determine the dimensions and printing speeds for which printed wall structures remain stable.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2018
Read more3D printing of living cells
Using a new technique they call 'in-air microfluidics', scientists succeed in printing 3D structures with living cells.
Posted: Feb 1st, 2018
Read moreEngineers 3D print shape-shifting smart gel
3D printing becomes 4D as objects morph over time and temperatures change.
Posted: Jan 31st, 2018
Read moreScientists investigate how metal 3-D printing can avoid producing flawed parts
The goal of these X-ray studies is to find ways to improve manufacturing of specialized metal parts for the aerospace, aircraft, automotive and healthcare industries.
Posted: Jan 30th, 2018
Read moreChanging the color of 3-D printed objects (w/video)
System uses custom ink and UV light to repeatedly change an object's color.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2018
Read more3-D printing improves cell adhesion and strength of PDMS polymer
Combining two different polymer forms can switch manufacturing of silicone parts from molding, casting and spin coating of simple forms to 3-D printing of complex geometries with better mechanical characteristics and better biological adhesion.
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2018
Read moreNovel 3-D printing technique yields high-performance composites
A novel 3D printing method, called 'rotational 3D printing', yields unprecedented control of the arrangement of short fibers embedded in polymer matrices.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2018
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