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Will 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

New 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

Energy-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

3D-printed material to replace ivory

With an elephant-friendly alternative to ivory, old artefacts can be restored with high precision.

Apr 14th, 2021

Physicists will print magnets with a 3D printer

Scientists plan to create magnets with properties suitable for space and smartphones.

Apr 13th, 2021

Can a 3D printed beetle model simulate the real thing?

Researchers assess the feasibility of using 3D printed insects in mating studies.

Apr 9th, 2021

How 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

New 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

New 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

Rapid 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

3D 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

FRESH 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

Dynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist

Light provides freedom to control each layer and improves precision and speed.

Feb 4th, 2021

Scientists use a novel ink to 3D print 'bone' with living cells (w/video)

Using a 3D-printer that deploys a special ink made up of calcium phosphate, scientists developed a new technique, known as ceramic omnidirectional bioprinting in cell-suspensions (COBICS), enabling them to print bone-like structures that harden in a matter of minutes when placed in water.

Jan 25th, 2021

3D printing to pave the way for Moon colonization

Researchers prepared an extensive review on the use of Additive Manufacturing technologies in crewed lunar exploration. It contains a comprehensive description of the geological composition of the lunar surface and the properties of lunar soil (lunar regolith) and its simulants, detailing their mineralogy, morphology, and chemical composition in the light of their future use as feedstock for 3-D-printing on the moon surface.

Jan 22nd, 2021