New 3D printing technique for biomaterials
A new way of 3D printing soft materials such as gels and collagens offers a major step forward in the manufacture of artificial medical implants.
Oct 2nd, 2019
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3-D printed mesh-like structures morph from flat layers into predetermined shapes
New structural design could lead to self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins.
Oct 1st, 2019
Read moreResearchers revolutionize 3D printed products with data-driven design method
Researchers demonstrated a new cost-effective, data-driven approach by designing and 3D printing an ankle brace that has varying degrees of rigidity to provide both comfort and support for the user.
Sep 20th, 2019
Read moreTurbine from the 3D printer
Engineers have developed a true-to-scale gas turbine that impressively demonstrates the current potentials and limitations of powder bed-based additive technologies.
Sep 17th, 2019
Read moreEngineers develop multimaterial fiber 'ink' for 3-D-printed devices
Filaments with embedded circuitry can be used to print complex shapes for biomedical and robotic devices.
Sep 12th, 2019
Read moreFabricating thermally controlled 3D-printed metal/polymer components
New research has resulted in successful development of thermally controlled 3D-printed proof-of-concept metallic/polymer components. This work constitutes an industrial collaboration with applicability in the aeronautic and aerospace sectors.
Sep 2nd, 2019
Read moreA novel 3D printing method to fabricate 3D porous models in one step
This method is termed immersion precipitation 3D printing (ip3DP). The porosity of the 3D printed objects is easily controlled by the concentrations of polymers and additives, and the types of solvents.
Jul 31st, 2019
Read moreFive 3D printing myths
Dispelling some of the most common fears around 3D printing.
Jul 26th, 2019
Read moreMimicking the ultrastructure of wood with 3D-printing for green products
Researchers have succeeded in 3D printing with a wood-based ink in a way that mimics the unique 'ultrastructure' of wood. Their research could revolutionise the manufacturing of green products.
Jun 27th, 2019
Read moreEngineers 3-D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
Techniques could lead to personalized wearable and implantable devices.
Jun 19th, 2019
Read more3D printed tissues and organs without the scaffolding (w/video)
A research has developed a process that enables 3D printing of biological tissues without scaffolds using 'ink' made up of only stem cells.
Jun 17th, 2019
Read moreUsing physics to print living tissue
Laws of physics replace trial and error in new approaches to bioprinting.
Jun 4th, 2019
Read more3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones
Researchers replicated human corneal structure and fabricated a transparent cornea with the lattice pattern.
May 28th, 2019
Read moreBringing 3D-printing to the moon - Melting moon dust with the laser
The ambitious MOONRISE project aims at melting moon dust with a laser in order to make it usable as building material.
May 28th, 2019
Read moreNew 3D-printed technology lowers cost of common medical test
A desire for a simpler, cheaper way to do common laboratory tests for medical diagnoses and to avoid 'washing the dishes' led researchers to develop a new technology that reduces cost and time.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreOrgan 3D bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air (w/video)
Bioengineers clear major hurdle on path to 3D printing replacement organs.
May 2nd, 2019
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