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Cheap 3-D printer can produce self-folding materials

Researchers have used an inexpensive 3-D printer to produce flat plastic items that, when heated, fold themselves into predetermined shapes, such as a rose, a boat or even a bunny.

Apr 24th, 2018

Fluid gel discovery offers major breakthrough in the 3D bioprinting of replacement soft body tissues

Scientists discover that fluid gel can overcome the problems of bioprinters replicating softer human tissues.

Apr 19th, 2018

3-D printed active metamaterials for sound and vibration control

Researchers develop 3-D printed acoustic metamaterials that can be switched on and off remotely using a magnetic field.

Apr 12th, 2018

3-DIY: Printing your own bioprinter

Researchers have developed a low-cost 3-D bioprinter by modifying a standard desktop 3-D printer, and they have released the breakthrough designs as open source so that anyone can build their own system.

Mar 27th, 2018

3D Printed robot prosthetic limb for amputees created by students

University students have designed and built a 3D printed, low-cost robotic prosthetic hand that could provide a much cheaper alternative for amputees.

Mar 26th, 2018

Combining the benefits of 3D printing and casting

Researchers have developed a new process that combines 3D printing and casting. In additive freeform casting (AFFC), first a shell of the part is manufactured using FLM printing, then this shell is filled with a two-component resin. This saves time, increases stability of the part and allows new materials to be printed.

Mar 23rd, 2018

New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in

Scientists report that they have developed a powerful printer that could streamline the creation of self-assembling structures that can change shape after being exposed to heat and other stimuli. They say this unique technology could accelerate the use of 4-D printing in aerospace, medicine and other industries.

Mar 21st, 2018

3D-Printing the soft robots of the future

3D printing shows potential for fabricating personalized soft robotic hands and hearts. But challenges need to be addressed.

Mar 12th, 2018

3D-printed smart glass panels that switch from transparent to opaque

Engineers develop eco-friendly panels that switch from transparent to opaque.

Mar 8th, 2018

Novel 3-D printing method embeds sensing capabilities within robotic actuators

Soft robots that can sense touch, pressure, movement and temperature.

Feb 28th, 2018

Augmented Reality takes 3-D printing to next level (w/video)

Researchers are taking 3-D printing and 3-D modeling to a new level by using augmented reality (AR) to allow designers to design in physical space while a robotic arm rapidly prints the work.

Feb 19th, 2018

Suiker's equations prevent 3-D-printed walls from collapsing or falling over

With a new model, engineers can now easily determine the dimensions and printing speeds for which printed wall structures remain stable.

Feb 14th, 2018

3D printing of living cells

Using a new technique they call 'in-air microfluidics', scientists succeed in printing 3D structures with living cells.

Feb 1st, 2018

Engineers 3D print shape-shifting smart gel

3D printing becomes 4D as objects morph over time and temperatures change.

Jan 31st, 2018

Scientists investigate how metal 3-D printing can avoid producing flawed parts

The goal of these X-ray studies is to find ways to improve manufacturing of specialized metal parts for the aerospace, aircraft, automotive and healthcare industries.

Jan 30th, 2018

Changing the color of 3-D printed objects (w/video)

System uses custom ink and UV light to repeatedly change an object's color.

Jan 29th, 2018