This 3D printer doesn't gloss over the details
A new system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D-printed surface; the advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics.
Dec 2nd, 2020
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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.
Nov 27th, 2020
Read more3-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.
Nov 24th, 2020
Read more3D-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.
Nov 12th, 2020
Read moreResearchers 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.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreScientists 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.
Nov 9th, 2020
Read more3D printed microboat
From prow to stern, this 3D-printed little boat measures 30 micrometers, about a third of the thickness of a hair.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreFirst 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.
Oct 14th, 2020
Read moreResearchers 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.
Oct 9th, 2020
Read moreThe 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.
Oct 5th, 2020
Read moreMaterial 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.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreEngineers 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.
Sep 21st, 2020
Read moreResearchers develop simple method to 3D print milk products
Additive free, multimaterial 3D printing is achieved for milk-based products without temperature control.
Sep 18th, 2020
Read moreOxygen-releasing bioink for 3D bioprinting
Newly developed bioink enhances the ability of implanted cells to grow and regenerate new tissue.
Sep 9th, 2020
Read moreBio-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.
Sep 8th, 2020
Read moreNovel 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.
Aug 25th, 2020
Read moreFrom 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.
Aug 21st, 2020
Read more3D-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.
Aug 20th, 2020
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