Researchers 3D-print lifelike artificial organ models (w/video)
Researchers have 3D printed lifelike artificial organ models that mimic the exact anatomical structure, mechanical properties, and look and feel of real organs.
Dec 6th, 2017
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In first, 3D-printed objects connect to WiFi without electronics
Researchers 3D-print plastic objects and sensors that can collect useful data and communicate with other WiFi-connected devices entirely on their own.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreEngineers 3-D print a 'living tattoo'
New technique 3-D prints programmed cells into living devices for first time.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read more3D Printing in concrete (w/video)
Additive manufacturing removes design limitations for concrete components.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read more3D-printed living minifactories (w/video)
Researchers introduced a new 3D printing platform that works using living matter. The research-ers developed a bacteria-containing ink that makes it possible to print mini biochemical factories with certain properties, depending on which species of bacteria the scientists put in the ink.
Dec 1st, 2017
Read moreNew 3-D printer is 10 times faster than commercial counterparts (w/video)
Engineers have developed a new desktop 3-D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. Whereas the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes.
Nov 29th, 2017
Read moreHigh-throughput 3D printers for complex ceramic parts
A European project has set out to break new ground for the 3D printing of complex ceramic components.
Nov 24th, 2017
Read moreMath gets real in strong, lightweight 3D-printed structures
Engineers are using 3-D printers to turn structures that have until now existed primarily in theory into strong, light and durable materials with complex, repeating patterns.
Nov 16th, 2017
Read more3D Microprinting: Security for products, passports, and money
Counterfeits and product piracy can be prevented by security features, such as printed 3D microstructures, on products or packagings.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreAlloys from the laser printer
In the future, new designer alloys for aerospace applications can be manufactured using the 3-D laser melting process.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreAdditive manufacturing and sustainability: The environmental implications of 3-D printing
Journal highlights insights into environmental, energy, and health impacts.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read morePrinting a better actuator, actually
NSF awards $300K to develop novel method of 3-D printing magnetic actuators.
Nov 13th, 2017
Read moreNew method developed to 3-D print fully functional electronic circuits
The circuits, which contain electrically-conductive metallic inks and insulating polymeric inks, can now be produced in a single inkjet printing process where a UV light rapidly solidifies the inks.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreOne-step 3D-printing of catalysts
Researchers have developed a 3D printing process that creates a chemically active catalytic object in a single step, opening the door to more efficient ways to produce catalysts for complex chemical reactions in a wide scope of industries.
Nov 1st, 2017
Read moreResearchers achieve breakthrough with 3D-printed stainless steel
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel - a low-carbon type called 316L - that promises an unparalleled combination of high-strength and high-ductility properties for the ubiquitous alloy.
Oct 30th, 2017
Read more3D-printing with a biobased polymer for CO2-neutral manufacturing
Researchers introduce a polymer made entirely from biomass that can easily and inexpensively be used in 3D printing. Objects produced in this way are of high quality, easily recyclable, and highly solvent-resistant.
Oct 27th, 2017
Read more3-D printing of aircraft parts out of titanium
A new additive technology will enable printing of titanium aircraft parts with a modified surface layer.
Oct 12th, 2017
Read moreEngineers developing methods, applications to construct blood vessels using 3D-printing technology
Researches are hard at work around the world trying to develop viable, transplantable replacement organs using 3-dimensional printing as a way to solve the shortage of donor organs, whether it's lungs, heart, kidneys or any other organ that can fail.
Sep 15th, 2017
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