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Novel 3D Bioprinting platform breaks through limitations of conventional bioprinting techniques

Researchers convert a six-axis robotic arm into a 3D bio-printer, enabling cell printing from all directions.

Feb 22nd, 2022

Biological bandages from a 3D printer, for use in outer space

Researchers have developed a 3D printer that can produce a biological wound closure: Using a mix of gelatin and skin cells, the device prints a perfectly fitting bandage that can be used to close large wounds.

Feb 17th, 2022

Invisible machine-readable 3D-printed labels that identify and track objects (w/video)

Researchers develop 3D-printed tags to classify and store data on physical objects.

Jan 28th, 2022

Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display (w/video)

Technology opens door to ubiquitous, more easily fabricated electronic screens.

Jan 8th, 2022

3D-bioprinted tissues can now be stored in the freezer until needed

Researchers combined 3D bioprinting with cryopreservative techniques to create tissues which can be preserved in a freezer at -196 C and thawed within minutes for immediate use.

Dec 22nd, 2021

Researchers developed simple method to upcycle okara using 3D printing

Okara, a soybean byproduct, can now be 3D printed without any additives, boosting food sustainability efforts.

Dec 16th, 2021

Devising new meat alternatives with 3D printing - and cocoa butter

Researchers developed a new combination of plant-based ingredients tailored for 3D printing meat alternatives. Their most successful recipes required an odd-sounding addition: cocoa butter, derived from cocoa beans of chocolate fame.

Dec 8th, 2021

Researchers develop novel 3D printing technique to engineer biofilms

The research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.

Dec 3rd, 2021

Microscopic 3D-printed sensors to detect hazardous gases and vapours

Scientists have successfully printed in 3D tiny gas sensors that mimic colour change mechanisms seen on peacocks. The sensors respond optically to traces of gas in homes, work settings and cars.

Dec 2nd, 2021

3D printing of blood plasma may speed up wound healing

New research suggests that effective wound healing may be aided by replicating a crucial component of our blood.

Nov 30th, 2021

4D-printed dual stimulus responsive alginate hydrogel

These hydrogel structures were directly printed with high structural accuracy and were able to perform step-wise volume contraction.

Nov 24th, 2021

From science fiction to printing meat - the evolution of 3D Printing continues to astound

From vegan burgers to plant based steak, 'new meat' is being created with 3D printers. The results look set to change diets around the world and possibly be a significant contributor to reducing the effects of climate change by reducing the number of animals raised for food.

Nov 21st, 2021

Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength

Researchers designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production.

Nov 13th, 2021

Personalized medicine: 3D printing enables tissue with customized shape

In the future, 3D-printed chambers with personalized shapes will be used to grow transplantable, autologous tissue that can take the shape of a wound to be closed, for example.

Nov 12th, 2021

Innovative design of titanium alloy with supreme properties by 3D printing

Researchers successfully developed a super-strong, highly ductile and super-light titanium-based alloy using additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. Their findings open up a new pathway to design alloys with unprecedented structures and properties for various structural applications.

Nov 4th, 2021

Ensuring accuracy in 3D-printed jet engine parts

Engineers work to mitigate and prevent defects in additively manufactured metal parts designed for use in extreme environments.

Nov 1st, 2021

4D printing: heat shrinks printed objects

Printed polymers that change shape once in a predefined way when heated? This is now possible thanks to a 4D printing technology. The extent of the change in shape of the printed objects is drastic: they can shrink by up to 63 percent.

Oct 29th, 2021

Magnetic material 3D-printed from nonmagnetic powder

Researchers have used a 3D printer to fuse two materials in an alloy whose composition continuously changes from one region of the sample to the other, endowing the alloy with gradient magnetic properties. Despite the nonmagnetic nature of the constituent materials, the alloy exhibits magnetic properties.

Oct 26th, 2021