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A route for avoiding defects during additive manufacturing

New research reveals how pores form during metals additive manufacturing and become defects trapped in solidifying metal. The practical value of this research is that it can inform industry on how to predict and improve 3D printing processes.

November 27, 2020 Read more

3-D printed corals, new bioreactors to boost microalgae production for biofuels

Using light as an energy source, photosynthetic microalgae can be used to produce products like biofuels and cosmetics. But algae grown in a reactor block out the light on which they feed. New reactor designs could solve this problem and help the industry move forward.

November 24, 2020 Read more

3D-printed complex-shaped microporous ceramic bone implants

Researchers have developed a method for designing and manufacturing complex-shaped ceramic bone implants with a controllable porous structure, which largely enhances tissue fusion efficiency.

November 12, 2020 Read more

Researchers 3D print biomedical parts with supersonic speed

Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods. Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed.

November 11, 2020 Read more

Scientists 3D bioprint hybrid tissue construct for cartilage regeneration

Researchers have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury.

November 9, 2020 Read more

3D printed microboat

From prow to stern, this 3D-printed little boat measures 30 micrometers, about a third of the thickness of a hair.

October 22, 2020 Read more

First 3D-printed venilator could be available within months

The aim of this effort is to produce designs for some of the key components of the devices which can be used to manufacture the ventilator from 3D-printouts - the designs will be free to download.

October 14, 2020 Read more

Researchers 3D print unique micro-scale fluid channels used for medical testing (w/video)

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have 3D printed unique fluid channels at the micron scale that could automate production of diagnostics, sensors, and assays used for a variety of medical tests and other applications.

October 9, 2020 Read more

The best of both worlds: A new take on metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing

Scientists develop a novel and surprisingly simple method to print 3D structures made of metal and plastic, paving the way for 3D electronics.

October 5, 2020 Read more

Material scientists learn how to make 3D-printed liquid crystal shape-shift

Researchers show that by controlling the printing temperature of liquid crystal elastomer, or LCE, they can control the material's degree of stiffness and ability to contract - also known as degree of actuation. What's more, they are able to change the stiffness of different areas in the same material by exposing it to heat.

September 25, 2020 Read more

Engineers link brains to computers using 3D printed implants

Prototype implants can be made cheaper and much more quickly using 3D printing technology to drive forward research and innovation in neural interfaces.

September 21, 2020 Read more

Researchers develop simple method to 3D print milk products

Additive free, multimaterial 3D printing is achieved for milk-based products without temperature control.

September 18, 2020 Read more

Oxygen-releasing bioink for 3D bioprinting

Newly developed bioink enhances the ability of implanted cells to grow and regenerate new tissue.

September 9, 2020 Read more

Bio-based photo-resin promises a breakthrough in rapid 3D prototyping

The bio-based resin made from renewable raw materials proved to be universal for both table-top 3D printers and state-of-the-art ultrafast laser, suitable for O3DP in the scales from nano- to macro- dimensions.

September 8, 2020 Read more

Novel 3D-printed device demonstrates enhanced capture of carbon dioxide emissions

Researchers have designed and additively manufactured a first-of-its-kind aluminum device that enhances the capture of carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuel plants and other industrial processes.

August 25, 2020 Read more

From biopaste to bioplastic - innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing

Researchers have developed a viscous biopaste that is easy to process, solidifies quickly and is suitable for producing even complex structures using the 3D printing process.

August 21, 2020 Read more

3D-printed aerogel - the micro structural material of the future

Researchers succeeded in making aerogels accessible to microelectronics and precision engineering: They show how 3D-printed parts made of silica aerogels and silica composite materials can be manufactured with high precision.

August 20, 2020 Read more

AI software enables real-time 3D printing quality assessment

Researchers have developed artificial intelligence software for powder bed 3D printers that assesses the quality of parts in real time, without the need for expensive characterization equipment.

August 16, 2020 Read more