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3D-printing with a biobased polymer for CO2-neutral manufacturing

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.

Oct 27th, 2017

3-D printing of aircraft parts out of titanium

A new additive technology will enable printing of titanium aircraft parts with a modified surface layer.

Oct 12th, 2017

Engineers developing methods, applications to construct blood vessels using 3D-printing technology

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.

Sep 15th, 2017

'Peel-and-go' 3D-printable structures fold themselves (w/video)

Expanding polymer enables self-folding without heating or immersion in water.

Sep 13th, 2017

Researchers develop 3-D-printed biomaterials that degrade on demand

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.

Sep 7th, 2017

New research efforts accelerate 3-D printing journey (w/video)

Scientists are investigating the entire 3-D printing process, including the material properties of the metal powders and how the laser melts and shapes those powders into the desired components, to discover both how defects form and methods to avoid them.

Sep 7th, 2017

Green light for new 3D printing process

Researchers present a new approach for selective laser melting of copper materials. In the future, it should offer users the first cost-effective method for 3D printing components made of pure and highly conductive copper.

Aug 30th, 2017

Making 3-D printing safer

Researchers report a way to eliminate almost all nanoparticle emissions from some 3D-printers.

Aug 30th, 2017

Novel 3D-printed high-performance polymer could be used in space

Researchers have created a novel way to 3-D print the type of high-temperature polymeric materials commonly used to insulate space craft and satellites from extreme heat and cold.

Aug 25th, 2017

The potential for artificial bones made with 3-D printer

Researchers have discovered a new artificial bone design that can be customized and made with a 3D printer for stronger, safer and more effective bone replacements.

Aug 17th, 2017

Print no evil: Three-layer technique helps secure additive manufacturing

Researchers have developed a three-layer system to verify that components produced using additive manufacturing have not been compromised.

Aug 16th, 2017

With a 3D-printed acoustic levitator you can levitate liquids and insects at home

Levitation techniques are no longer confined to the laboratory thanks to engineers who have developed an easier way for suspending matter in mid-air by developing a 3D-printed acoustic levitator.

Aug 15th, 2017

A new method for the 3-D printing of living tissues

Researchers have developed a new method to 3D-print laboratory- grown cells to form living structures.

Aug 15th, 2017

Researchers 3-D print first truly microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices

Custom 3-D printer, custom resin used to achieve smaller scale.

Aug 14th, 2017

3D-bioprinted veins reveal new drug diffusion details

A diverse scientific collaboration has developed vascularized 3-D bioprinted liver tissue constructs, providing more precise drug toxicity testing and possibly providing tailored testing samples using a patient's own cells.

Aug 3rd, 2017

3D-printed smart sensors could save lives

3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity, could revolutionize environmental monitoring.

Jul 23rd, 2017