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Volumetric 3D printing promises nearly instant builds (w/video)

By using laser-generated, hologram-like 3D images flashed into photosensitive resin, researchers have discovered they can build complex 3D parts in a fraction of the time of traditional layer-by-layer printing.

Dec 8th, 2017

Researchers 3D-print lifelike artificial organ models (w/video)

Researchers have 3D printed lifelike artificial organ models that mimic the exact anatomical structure, mechanical properties, and look and feel of real organs.

Dec 6th, 2017

In first, 3D-printed objects connect to WiFi without electronics

Researchers 3D-print plastic objects and sensors that can collect useful data and communicate with other WiFi-connected devices entirely on their own.

Dec 5th, 2017

Engineers 3-D print a 'living tattoo'

New technique 3-D prints programmed cells into living devices for first time.

Dec 5th, 2017

3D Printing in concrete (w/video)

Additive manufacturing removes design limitations for concrete components.

Dec 5th, 2017

3D-printed living minifactories (w/video)

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.

Dec 1st, 2017

New 3-D printer is 10 times faster than commercial counterparts (w/video)

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.

Nov 29th, 2017

High-throughput 3D printers for complex ceramic parts

A European project has set out to break new ground for the 3D printing of complex ceramic components.

Nov 24th, 2017

Math gets real in strong, lightweight 3D-printed structures

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.

Nov 16th, 2017

3D Microprinting: Security for products, passports, and money

Counterfeits and product piracy can be prevented by security features, such as printed 3D microstructures, on products or packagings.

Nov 15th, 2017

Alloys from the laser printer

In the future, new designer alloys for aerospace applications can be manufactured using the 3-D laser melting process.

Nov 14th, 2017

Additive manufacturing and sustainability: The environmental implications of 3-D printing

Journal highlights insights into environmental, energy, and health impacts.

Nov 14th, 2017

Printing a better actuator, actually

NSF awards $300K to develop novel method of 3-D printing magnetic actuators.

Nov 13th, 2017

New method developed to 3-D print fully functional electronic circuits

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.

Nov 9th, 2017

One-step 3D-printing of catalysts

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.

Nov 1st, 2017

Researchers achieve breakthrough with 3D-printed stainless steel

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.

Oct 30th, 2017