Strands of cow cartilage substitute for ink in a 3D bioprinting process that may one day create cartilage patches for worn out joints, according to a team of engineers.
Jun 27th, 2016
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Scientists have developed a new kind of bio-ink, which could eventually allow the production of complex tissues for surgical implants.
Jun 23rd, 2016
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With fur, brushes, and bristles, novel technique opens new frontier in 3-D printing.
Jun 17th, 2016
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Scientists have combined biology and 3-D printing to create the first reactor that can continuously produce methanol from methane at room temperature and pressure.
Jun 15th, 2016
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The EU is investing in research to help European manufacturers remain competitive in a growing market for personalised medical products. Two projects are developing ways to use 3D printing to make tailor-made components for the benefit of patients.
Jun 13th, 2016
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A new type of 3D printing will make it possible for the first time to rapidly prototype and test polymer membranes that are patterned for improved performance.
Jun 2nd, 2016
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Researchers have come up with an interactive prototyping system that prints what you are designing as you design it; the designer can pause anywhere in the process to test, measure and, if necessary, make changes that will be added to the physical model still in the printer.
Jun 1st, 2016
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For the first time, scientists have bioprinted a 3-D model of placenta tissue that mimics the organ's complex structure.
May 18th, 2016
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3-D printing and laser annealing of conductive metallic inks without supports could lead to customized electronic and biomedical devices.
May 17th, 2016
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A powderized titanium alloy makes it easier to produce biocompatible bone replacements using three-dimensional additive manufacturing.
May 6th, 2016
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Healthy snacks with great textures are in increasing demand among consumers. Researchers have the long-term vision of developing high-tech vending machines that provide customised purchases.
May 3rd, 2016
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Researchers have used metamaterials and 3-D printing to develop a novel lens that works with terahertz frequencies. Not only does it have better imaging capabilities than common lenses, but it opens the door for more advances in the mysterious realm of the terahertz.
Apr 29th, 2016
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Material scientists have found that 3D printed foam works better than standard cellular materials in terms of durability and long-term mechanical performance.
Apr 27th, 2016
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A team of NASA technologists has begun investigating the use of a technique called aerosol jet printing or direct-write manufacturing to produce new detector assemblies that are not possible with traditional assembly processes.
Apr 19th, 2016
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Scientists create delicate and intricate tools for research starting from transparent glass and utilizing a 3D printer that uses selective laser-induced etching (SLE) technology.
Apr 15th, 2016
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Bioprinting technique creates thick 3D tissues composed of human stem cells and embedded vasculature, with potential applications in drug testing and regenerative medicine.
Mar 8th, 2016
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With findings that could have been taken from the pages of a spy novel, researchers have demonstrated that they can purloin intellectual property by recording and processing sounds emitted by a 3-D printer.
Mar 2nd, 2016
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Researchers have designed and tested an open-source system that uses a laser to melt powdered plastics and biomaterials into intricate 3-D designs. The OpenSLS selective laser sintering system costs about 40 times less than its commercial counterparts and allows researchers to work with their own specialized powdered materials.
Feb 22nd, 2016
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