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Programmable structures from the 3D-printer

Researchers have developed a new process for producing movable, self-adjusting materials systems with standard 3D-printers. These systems can undergo complex shape changes, contracting and expanding under the influence of moisture in a pre-programmed manner.

July 8, 2021 Read more

Soft shell makes 3D-printed hard ceramic less likely to shatter

Ceramics made with 3D printers crack under stress like any plate or bowl. But covered in a soft polymer cured under ultraviolet light, the same materials stand a far better chance of keeping their structural integrity, much like a car windshield's treated glass is less likely to shatter.

July 7, 2021 Read more

Using the ancient art of kirigami to make an eyeball-like camera

Curvy adaptable imaging sensor improves image, retains more pixels .

June 29, 2021 Read more

New 3D printer creates detailed structures from multiple materials

Researchers have developed a new method for 3D printing precision microstructures with multiple materials. The new approach is poised to enable fabrication of structures with complex functions for consumer products and medical devices.

June 25, 2021 Read more

New way to 3D-print custom medical devices to boost performance and bacterial resistance

Using a new 3D printing process, researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time.

June 11, 2021 Read more

3D printing tiny parts for big impact

Researchers have developed a technology to print millimeter-sized products with details at the micron scale - objects you can see with the naked eye, but whose details you'll likely have to squint to make out.

June 3, 2021 Read more

Optimizing 3D-printed components for laser beam welding

Researchers are working on an expert system that supports small and medium-sized enterprises in optimizing additive manufacturing processes so that the printed components can subsequently be welded soundly with the laser.

June 1, 2021 Read more

New technique breaks the mould for 3D printing medical implants (w/video)

How to use glue and a high school 3D printer to create tiny implants for tissue engineering.

May 25, 2021 Read more

New research could help manufacturers avoid 3D-printing pitfall

For destressing printed metal parts, 'island scanning' may not be the cure-all after all.

May 19, 2021 Read more

Researchers develop 3D-printed jelly

Hydrogels merge two physical forms of the same seaweed material for strength, flexibility.

May 14, 2021 Read more

Researchers 3D print complex micro-optics with improved imaging performance

In a new study, researchers have shown that 3D printing can be used to make highly precise and complex miniature lenses with sizes of just a few microns. The microlenses can be used to correct color distortion during imaging, enabling small and lightweight cameras that can be designed for a variety of applications.

May 13, 2021 Read more

3D printing lays the foundation for a new range of diagnostic tests (w/video)

Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. These tests are widespread in the form of the classic pregnancy test and the COVID-19 self-tests. With the new printing technique, advanced diagnostic tests can be produced that are quick, cheap, and easy to use.

May 10, 2021 Read more

3D printing using electron beams

Researchers have been researching alternative methods for producing high-performance metal alloys. Instead of laser beams, they use high-energy electron beams, like those commonly used in scanning electron microscopy.

May 7, 2021 Read more

Will your future clothes be made of algae?

Researchers used 3D printing to create a novel, environmentally-friendly material made of algae that has applications for energy, medicine, fashion, and space exploration.

May 3, 2021 Read more

New frontier for 3D printing developed state-of-the-art soft materials able to self-heal

Researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, the possibility of manufacturing hydrogels with complex architectures capable of self-healing following a laceration, thanks to 3D printing activated by light.

April 28, 2021 Read more

Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer

3D printing process often induces internal stress in the components which can in the worst case lead to cracks. Now a research team has succeeded in using neutrons for non-destructive detection of this internal stress - a key achievement for the improvement of the production processes.

April 26, 2021 Read more

3D-printed material to replace ivory

With an elephant-friendly alternative to ivory, old artefacts can be restored with high precision.

April 14, 2021 Read more

Physicists will print magnets with a 3D printer

Scientists plan to create magnets with properties suitable for space and smartphones.

April 13, 2021 Read more