Making 4D printing more practical
Soft robots and biomedical implants that reconfigure themselves upon demand are closer to reality with a new way to print shapeshifting materials.
Jun 9th, 2020
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Expandable foam for 3D printing large objects (w/video)
A new material can be used to 3D print small objects that expand upon heating. The foam could find applications in architecture, aerospace and biomedicine.
May 16th, 2020
Read moreBursting your (tiny) bubbles: New research points the way toward pore-free 3D printing
New research shows that 3D printing of metal components without the pores that weaken their structural integrity is not only possible, but would need no additional devices to realize.
May 7th, 2020
Read moreLiquid metal research invokes 'Terminator' film - but much friendlier
Multifunctional lattice materials exhibit functionalities beyond conventional load-bearing usage and are usually fabricated by additive manufacturing. This work introduces a new class of functional lattice materials called liquid metal lattice materials.
May 6th, 2020
Read moreA great new way to paint 3D-printed objects
Engineers have created a highly effective way to paint complex 3D-printed objects, such as lightweight frames for aircraft and biomedical stents, that could save manufacturers time and money and provide new opportunities to create 'smart skins' for printed parts.
Apr 28th, 2020
Read moreResearchers uncover the art of 3D-printing extremely hard steels flawlessly
Researchers have developed guidelines that allow 3D printing of martensitic steels into very sturdy, defect-free objects of nearly any shape.
Apr 17th, 2020
Read more3D printed corals could improve bioenergy and help coral reefs
Researchers have designed bionic 3D-printed corals that could help energy production and coral reef research.
Apr 9th, 2020
Read moreNew 3D printing method could transform recycling material behind vital medical isotope
Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) is an important medical isotope used to help radiologists detect heart disease, bone decay and some types of hard-to-find cancers. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a novel way to squeeze even more out of it.
Mar 18th, 2020
Read moreSuper magnets from a 3D printer
Research team develops a method for producing specially designed 3D-printed magnets.
Mar 6th, 2020
Read moreFaster electronics prototyping with 3D-printed CurveBoards
In place of flat 'breadboards', 3D-printed CurveBoards enable easier testing of circuit design on electronics products.
Mar 4th, 2020
Read moreCould the next generation of particle accelerators come out of the 3D printer?
Scientists are developing 3D copper printing techniques to build accelerator components.
Feb 6th, 2020
Read moreHigh-tech printing may help eliminate painful shots
4D printing creates tiny needles inspired by parasites that could replace hypodermic needles.
Feb 4th, 2020
Read moreBioengineers 3D-print implants to seed multiple layers of tissue
Researchers have developed a groovy method to seed sophisticated, 3D-printed tissue-engineering scaffolds with living cells to help heal injuries.
Feb 4th, 2020
Read moreSustainable 3D-printed super magnets
Magnetic materials play important roles in electrical products. These materials are usually manufactured by means of established production techniques and use of rare earth metals. Several research teams are working on alternative, more environmentally friendly production methods.
Jan 30th, 2020
Read moreResearchers develop revolutionary reversible 4D printing
Researchers revolutionise 4D printing by making a 3D fabricated material change its shape and back again repeatedly without electrical components.
Jan 29th, 2020
Read morePrinting objects that can incorporate living organisms (w/video)
A 3D printing system that controls the behavior of live bacteria could someday enable medical devices with therapeutic agents built in.
Jan 23rd, 2020
Read moreA technology for embedding data in 3D-printed objects
Researchers have developed a new method to embed information in a 3D printed object and retrieve it using a consumer document scanner.
Jan 20th, 2020
Read morePrint me an organ - Why are we not there yet?
An in-depth review on the impending reality of 3D printed organs and analyses recent accomplishments, limitations and opportunities for future research.
Dec 11th, 2019
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