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Better 3D-printed scaffolds help scientists study cancer

Scientists study design of 3-D printed materials to learn how tumors proliferate.

Feb 8th, 2017

Mimicking nature's cellular architectures via 3D printing (w/video)

Inspired by natural cellular structures, researchers have developed a new method to 3D print materials with independently tunable macro-and microscale porosity using a ceramic foam ink.

Feb 7th, 2017

Scientists create a 3-D bioprinter to print human skin (w/video)

A team of researchers has demonstrated, for the first time, that, using their new 3D printing technology, it is possible to produce proper human skin.

Jan 23rd, 2017

Accelerating fuel-efficient car production with disruptive 3-D print process

Engineers are developing lightweight automotive components using new additive manufacturing processes to boost vehicle fuel efficiency, while cutting noise and CO2 emissions.

Jan 19th, 2017

Technique enables adaptable 3-D printing

Once fabricated, objects can be altered by adding new polymers.

Jan 13th, 2017

3-D printing could transform future membrane technology

Rsearchers suggest developments in 3-D printing techniques could open the door to the advancement of membrane capabilities.

Jan 12th, 2017

Additive manufacturing: A new twist for stretchable electronics?

A 3-D printing-like approach to manufacturing may help make stretchable electronics more prevalent.

Jan 3rd, 2017

How to 3-D print your own sonic tractor beam

After demonstrating the first acoustically driven tractor beam platform, researchers develop a simpler, cheaper version using 3-D printable parts and open-source electronic components for the maker community.

Jan 3rd, 2017

A roadmap for polymer-based additive manufacturing

In support of the development of polymer-based additive manufacturing, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the 'Measurement Science Roadmap for Polymer-Based Additive Manufacturing', a guide that identifies future desired capabilities, challenges, and priority topics in polymer-based AM.

Dec 13th, 2016

New 'printone' tool allows users to create 3-D printed wind instruments in any shape or form

Researchers have developed a new interactive design tool called 'Printone', which provides users with the ability to create functional 3-D printed wind instruments in any shape or form using interactive sound simulation feedback.

Dec 6th, 2016

Physicists make it possible to 3-D print your own baby universe (w/video)

Researchers have created a 3D printed cosmic microwave background - a map of the oldest light in the universe - and provided the files for download.

Oct 28th, 2016

3D-printed magnets

How can you produce a magnet with exactly the right magnetic field? Researchers have a solution: for the first time, magnets can be made with a 3D printer.

Oct 25th, 2016

Scientists explore use of 3D printing to speed up target production for testing material strength

Advanced 3D printing promises to redefine manufacturing in critical industries such as aerospace, transportation and defense, and now, scientists are exploring the use of 3D printing to achieve unprecedented flexibility in producing 'on-demand' targets for testing how materials behave under extreme conditions.

Oct 24th, 2016

Researchers 3D print metamaterial that shrinks when heated

A group of researchers has developed 3D printed materials with a unique property - instead of expanding when heated, they shrink.

Oct 24th, 2016

First complete sabotage attack demonstrated on a 3-D printed drone propeller

Researchers from three universities combined their expertise to demonstrate the first complete sabotage attack on a 3D additive manufacturing system, illustrating how a cyber attack and malicious manipulation of blueprints can fatally damage production of a device or machine.

Oct 20th, 2016

A step forward in 3D printing functional human tissues (w/video)

Materials scientists have bioprinted a tubular 3D renal architecture that recapitulates functions of the kidney.

Oct 11th, 2016

Promising biomaterial to build better bones with 3-D printing

3-D printable ink produces a synthetic bone filler that induces bone regeneration.

Sep 30th, 2016

Unlocking potential of 3D printed rocket parts with neutrons

The process of 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, holds promise for advancements in almost every industry, including even rocket science. Engineers from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center used neutrons recently to help understand the potential benefit of additive manufactured rocket engine components.

Sep 17th, 2016