4D-printed dual stimulus responsive alginate hydrogel
These hydrogel structures were directly printed with high structural accuracy and were able to perform step-wise volume contraction.
Nov 24th, 2021
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From science fiction to printing meat - the evolution of 3D Printing continues to astound
From vegan burgers to plant based steak, 'new meat' is being created with 3D printers. The results look set to change diets around the world and possibly be a significant contributor to reducing the effects of climate change by reducing the number of animals raised for food.
Nov 21st, 2021
Read morePolymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength
Researchers designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production.
Nov 13th, 2021
Read morePersonalized medicine: 3D printing enables tissue with customized shape
In the future, 3D-printed chambers with personalized shapes will be used to grow transplantable, autologous tissue that can take the shape of a wound to be closed, for example.
Nov 12th, 2021
Read moreInnovative design of titanium alloy with supreme properties by 3D printing
Researchers successfully developed a super-strong, highly ductile and super-light titanium-based alloy using additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. Their findings open up a new pathway to design alloys with unprecedented structures and properties for various structural applications.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreEnsuring accuracy in 3D-printed jet engine parts
Engineers work to mitigate and prevent defects in additively manufactured metal parts designed for use in extreme environments.
Nov 1st, 2021
Read more4D printing: heat shrinks printed objects
Printed polymers that change shape once in a predefined way when heated? This is now possible thanks to a 4D printing technology. The extent of the change in shape of the printed objects is drastic: they can shrink by up to 63 percent.
Oct 29th, 2021
Read moreMagnetic material 3D-printed from nonmagnetic powder
Researchers have used a 3D printer to fuse two materials in an alloy whose composition continuously changes from one region of the sample to the other, endowing the alloy with gradient magnetic properties. Despite the nonmagnetic nature of the constituent materials, the alloy exhibits magnetic properties.
Oct 26th, 2021
Read moreInnovative design of titanium alloy with supreme properties by 3D printing
Researchers successfully developed a super-strong, highly ductile and super-light titanium-based alloy using additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. Their findings open up a new pathway to design alloys with unprecedented structures and properties for various structural applications.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Read moreAccelerating the discovery of new materials for 3D printing
A new machine-learning system costs less, generates less waste, and can be more innovative than manual discovery methods.
Oct 18th, 2021
Read moreRunning shoe material inspired 3D-printed design to protect buildings from impact damage
A material used in running shoes and memory foam pillows has inspired the design of a 3D-printed product that could help protect buildings from collision damage and other high impact forces, equivalent to a car travelling at 60km/h.
Oct 18th, 2021
Read moreNew hybrid 3D printing technique will add a fourth dimension to additive manufacturing
A new chemical process for additive manufacturing suggests exciting possibilities for 4D printed components - such as properties that change over time.
Oct 8th, 2021
Read moreA colorful, sustainable solution for 3D printing (w/video)
Researchers have developed seaweed-based inks and materials for developing colorful 2-D and 3-D shapes and models.
Oct 7th, 2021
Read moreTweaking alloy microchemistry for flawless metal 3D printing
Researchers have fine-tuned the process for creating defect-free metal parts using a laser bed powder fusion 3D printing technique.
Sep 28th, 2021
Read moreA 3D printed vaccine patch offers vaccination without a shot
Researchers have developed a microneedle vaccine patch that outperforms needle jab to boost immunity.
Sep 28th, 2021
Read moreLaser beam shaping improves metal 3D printing
Researchers are exploring alternative shapes to the Gaussian beams commonly employed in high-power laser printing processes such as laser powder bed fusion (LBPF).
Sep 22nd, 2021
Read moreEngineers create 3D-printed objects that sense how a user is interacting with them (w/video)
Advance incorporates sensing directly into an object's material, with applications for assistive technology and 'intelligent' furniture.
Sep 14th, 2021
Read moreUsing metal 3D printing to design ultra-compact, high-power heat exchangers
Demonstrating next-generation energy technology, researchers are using topology optimization and metal 3D printing to design ultra-compact, high-power heat exchangers.
Sep 12th, 2021
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