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Researchers introduced a new 3D printing platform that works using living matter. The research-ers developed a bacteria-containing ink that makes it possible to print mini biochemical factories with certain properties, depending on which species of bacteria the scientists put in the ink.
Posted: Dec 1st, 2017
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Engineers have developed a new desktop 3-D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. Whereas the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes.
Posted: Nov 29th, 2017
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A European project has set out to break new ground for the 3D printing of complex ceramic components.
Posted: Nov 24th, 2017
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Engineers are using 3-D printers to turn structures that have until now existed primarily in theory into strong, light and durable materials with complex, repeating patterns.
Posted: Nov 16th, 2017
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Counterfeits and product piracy can be prevented by security features, such as printed 3D microstructures, on products or packagings.
Posted: Nov 15th, 2017
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In the future, new designer alloys for aerospace applications can be manufactured using the 3-D laser melting process.
Posted: Nov 14th, 2017
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Journal highlights insights into environmental, energy, and health impacts.
Posted: Nov 14th, 2017
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NSF awards $300K to develop novel method of 3-D printing magnetic actuators.
Posted: Nov 13th, 2017
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The circuits, which contain electrically-conductive metallic inks and insulating polymeric inks, can now be produced in a single inkjet printing process where a UV light rapidly solidifies the inks.
Posted: Nov 9th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a 3D printing process that creates a chemically active catalytic object in a single step, opening the door to more efficient ways to produce catalysts for complex chemical reactions in a wide scope of industries.
Posted: Nov 1st, 2017
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Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel - a low-carbon type called 316L - that promises an unparalleled combination of high-strength and high-ductility properties for the ubiquitous alloy.
Posted: Oct 30th, 2017
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Researchers introduce a polymer made entirely from biomass that can easily and inexpensively be used in 3D printing. Objects produced in this way are of high quality, easily recyclable, and highly solvent-resistant.
Posted: Oct 27th, 2017
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A new additive technology will enable printing of titanium aircraft parts with a modified surface layer.
Posted: Oct 12th, 2017
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Researches are hard at work around the world trying to develop viable, transplantable replacement organs using 3-dimensional printing as a way to solve the shortage of donor organs, whether it's lungs, heart, kidneys or any other organ that can fail.
Posted: Sep 15th, 2017
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Expanding polymer enables self-folding without heating or immersion in water.
Posted: Sep 13th, 2017
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The temporary structures, which can be degraded away with a biocompatible chemical trigger, could be useful in fabricating microfluidic devices, creating biomaterials that respond dynamically to stimuli and in patterning artificial tissue.
Posted: Sep 7th, 2017
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