With new heat treatment, 3D-printed metals can withstand extreme conditions
A technique that transforms the metals' microscopic structure may enable energy-efficient 3D printing of blades for gas turbines or jet engines.
Nov 14th, 2022
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Ultrasound makes 3D printed parts stronger and more durable
In the near future, ultrasound will enable industrial 3D printers to manufacture more robust, durable and cheaper components for aerospace, toolmaking and other industries than ever before.
Nov 11th, 2022
Read moreThe VR glove from the 3D printer
Researchers are developing next-generation VR gloves that will make virtual worlds tangible. The glove is to be tailored to each user and capable of being produced largely automatically / using a 3D printing process.
Nov 8th, 2022
Read moreUtilizing a food 3D printer to embed edible data inside food products (w/video)
Researchers have developed a way of printing edible QR codes within cookies, meaning that the tag is embedded within the food itself.
Oct 17th, 2022
Read more3D printing plant cells shows promise for studying cell function
A new study shows a reproducible way of studying cellular communication among varied types of plant cells by 'bioprinting' these cells via a 3D printer.
Oct 15th, 2022
Read moreFast-as-lightning 3D microprinting with two lasers
Researchers have developed a laser printing process that can print micrometer-sized parts in the blink of an eye.
Oct 14th, 2022
Read moreScientists develop a new kind of 3D printable, wearable insect repellent
With the help of a 3D printer, the active ingredient is first encapsulated and formed into the desired shape, such as a ring, which can then be worn and releases an agent designed to repel mosquitoes for a long time.
Oct 11th, 2022
Read moreMicroscopic octopuses from a 3D printer
Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing could open up new opportunities in fields such as microrobotics or biomedicine.
Oct 4th, 2022
Read moreNovel eco-friendly 3D printed composite materials
Scientists report a novel way to produce 3D printed composite materials from renewal resources from plants.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Read moreResearchers intend to 3D print next-generation sodium-ion batteries
Combining 3D printing technology with renewable materials and high temperature technology, a multidisciplinary project sets out to develop unique new-generation batteries that are both environmentally friendly and based on sodium instead of lithium.
Sep 29th, 2022
Read more3D printing can now manufacture customized sensors for robots, pacemakers, and more
A newly-developed 3D printing technique could be used to cost-effectively produce customized electronic 'machines' the size of insects, which enable advanced applications in robotics, medical devices and others.
Sep 28th, 2022
Read moreResearchers uncover how to 3D-print one of the strongest stainless steels
Insights revealed by a large particle accelerator lit a path forward.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Read more3D printing drones work like bees to build and repair structures while flying (w/video)
Researchers have created a fleet of bee-inspired flying 3D printers for building and repairing structures in-flight.
Sep 21st, 2022
Read more3D printing sensors and other electronic devices in a single operation
The key to this achievement? Conductive plastics.
Sep 21st, 2022
Read moreHighest specific strength titanium alloy created using cutting-edge 3D printing techniques
Engineers have created an ultrastrong titanium alloy, the highest strength-to-weight ratio among all 3D-printed metals to date, creating unprecedented mechanical performance.
Sep 19th, 2022
Read moreNew method converts 3D-printed polymer into a 100-times stronger, ductile hybrid carbon microlattice material
Researchers have discovered a low-cost, direct method to turn commonly used 3D printable polymers into lightweight, ultra-tough, biocompatible hybrid carbon microlattices, which can be in any shape or size, and are 100 times stronger than the original polymers.
Sep 7th, 2022
Read moreReal-time evaluation of residual strain improves 3D printed metal parts
Researchers used neutron imaging to determine the optimal annealing times and temperatures that relieve strain while also minimizing other unwanted changes in the materials.
Aug 20th, 2022
Read moreResearchers design nanoengineered inks for 3D-printable wearable bioelectronics
Researchers have developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue.
Aug 18th, 2022
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