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Researchers bridge sequence-defined macromolecule synthesis with 3D microprinting, precisely controlling printability and material properties through molecular structure engineering to pioneer a new generation of specialized printed materials.
Dec 15th, 2023
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Groundbreaking research enables fully recyclable 3D printed plastics using tailored reversible polymers and standard microwaves, unlocking sustainable additive manufacturing at scale.
Dec 14th, 2023
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Researchers have made a breakthrough in diagnostic technology, inventing a 'lab on a chip' that can be 3D-printed in just 30 minutes. The chip has the potential to make on-the-spot testing widely accessible.
Dec 12th, 2023
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The one-step fabrication process rapidly produces miniature chemical reactors that could be used to detect diseases or analyze substances.
Dec 11th, 2023
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Researchers refine two-photon polymerisation lithography to create high-precision, nanoscale features, advancing 3D printing to enable the production of intricate components for use in high-tech applications.
Nov 30th, 2023
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Researchers report that they have developed a new composite material designed to change behaviors depending on temperature in order to perform specific tasks. These materials are poised to be part of the next generation of autonomous robotics that will interact with the environment.
Nov 28th, 2023
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A novel, 3D-printed surgical implant was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.
Nov 20th, 2023
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Computer vision enables contact-free 3D printing, letting engineers print with high-performance materials they couldn't use before.
Nov 15th, 2023
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Researchers have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function.
Nov 15th, 2023
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Scientists have developed a new experimental technique in fragmentation tests to evaluate the energy absorption capacity in the event of impact of metallic structures manufactured using 3D printing.
Nov 15th, 2023
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Scientists have developed a new method that can make customised 3D-printed metal parts containing different properties - such as having some regions of the metal stronger than others.
Oct 30th, 2023
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The new fatigue-resistance strategy can be applied in other 3D-printed alloys to help develop lightweight components with increased load efficiency for various industries.
Oct 24th, 2023
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3D-printed cilia sensors, inspired by nature's own designs, could revolutionize our ability to detect external stimuli, from medicine to robotics and beyond.
Oct 23rd, 2023
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A new biomanufacturing research project that could revolutionize microchip production for use in medical devices and engineered tissue.
Oct 21st, 2023
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Researchers have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases.
Oct 18th, 2023
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Researchers took a novel approach to explore the way microstructure emerges in a 3D-printed metal alloy: They bombarded it with X-rays while the material was being printed.
Oct 10th, 2023
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Researchers are taking additive manufacturing to the final frontier by 3D printing the same kind of wheel as the design used by NASA for its robotic lunar rover, demonstrating the technology for specialized parts needed for space exploration.
Oct 7th, 2023
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A breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries. The researchers demonstrated for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex.
Oct 4th, 2023
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