New technique breaks the mould for 3D printing medical implants (w/video)
How to use glue and a high school 3D printer to create tiny implants for tissue engineering.
May 25th, 2021
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New research could help manufacturers avoid 3D-printing pitfall
For destressing printed metal parts, 'island scanning' may not be the cure-all after all.
May 19th, 2021
Read moreResearchers develop 3D-printed jelly
Hydrogels merge two physical forms of the same seaweed material for strength, flexibility.
May 14th, 2021
Read moreResearchers 3D print complex micro-optics with improved imaging performance
In a new study, researchers have shown that 3D printing can be used to make highly precise and complex miniature lenses with sizes of just a few microns. The microlenses can be used to correct color distortion during imaging, enabling small and lightweight cameras that can be designed for a variety of applications.
May 13th, 2021
Read more3D printing lays the foundation for a new range of diagnostic tests (w/video)
Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. These tests are widespread in the form of the classic pregnancy test and the COVID-19 self-tests. With the new printing technique, advanced diagnostic tests can be produced that are quick, cheap, and easy to use.
May 10th, 2021
Read more3D printing using electron beams
Researchers have been researching alternative methods for producing high-performance metal alloys. Instead of laser beams, they use high-energy electron beams, like those commonly used in scanning electron microscopy.
May 7th, 2021
Read moreWill your future clothes be made of algae?
Researchers used 3D printing to create a novel, environmentally-friendly material made of algae that has applications for energy, medicine, fashion, and space exploration.
May 3rd, 2021
Read moreNew frontier for 3D printing developed state-of-the-art soft materials able to self-heal
Researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, the possibility of manufacturing hydrogels with complex architectures capable of self-healing following a laceration, thanks to 3D printing activated by light.
Apr 28th, 2021
Read moreEnergy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer
3D printing process often induces internal stress in the components which can in the worst case lead to cracks. Now a research team has succeeded in using neutrons for non-destructive detection of this internal stress - a key achievement for the improvement of the production processes.
Apr 26th, 2021
Read more3D-printed material to replace ivory
With an elephant-friendly alternative to ivory, old artefacts can be restored with high precision.
Apr 14th, 2021
Read morePhysicists will print magnets with a 3D printer
Scientists plan to create magnets with properties suitable for space and smartphones.
Apr 13th, 2021
Read moreCan a 3D printed beetle model simulate the real thing?
Researchers assess the feasibility of using 3D printed insects in mating studies.
Apr 9th, 2021
Read moreHow a moving platform for 3D printing can cut waste and costs (w/video)
Researchers have developed a unique low-cost dynamically-controlled surface for 3D printers that reduces waste and saves time.
Apr 6th, 2021
Read moreNew software improves accuracy of factories' mass-produced 3D-printed parts
Researchers have developed software to improve the accuracy of 3D-printed parts, seeking to reduce costs and waste for companies using additive manufacturing to mass produce parts in factories.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreNew bioink brings 3D-printing of human organs closer to reality
Researchers have designed a new bioink which allows small human-sized airways to be 3D-bioprinted with the help of patient cells for the first time. The 3D-printed constructs are biocompatible and support new blood vessel growth into the transplanted material.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreRapid 3D printing method moves toward 3D-printed organs (w/video)
It looks like science fiction: A machine dips into a shallow vat of translucent yellow goo and pulls out what becomes a life-sized hand.
Mar 13th, 2021
Read more3D printing with cellulose: The future of electrical insulation
A new pilot line demonstrates the efficient, design-driven manufacture of cellulose-based electrical insulation components with 3D printing.
Feb 20th, 2021
Read moreFRESH 3D-printing platform paves way for tissues, organs
3D-bioprinting method enables advanced tissue fabrication by using a yield-stress support bath that holds bioinks in place until they are cured and works with a wide array of bioinks.
Feb 16th, 2021
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