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Printing food seems more like an idea based in Star Trek rather than in the average home. But recent advances in 3D printing are driving the concept closer to reality. With everything from printed metal airplane wings to replacement organs on the horizon, could printed food be next? And how will we feel when it's served at the table?
Oct 14th, 2013
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Researchers use a novel 3-D printing technology to build homes for bacteria at a microscopic level.
Oct 7th, 2013
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How can the physical objects of tomorrow be embedded with information? InfraStructs, are material-based passive tags that embed machine-readable information in the interior of physical objects. They combine the unique capability of digital fabrication to create one-off geometric structures, with the see-through ability of terahertz imaging to read volumetric information.
Sep 26th, 2013
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How is it possible to walk through 3D virtual realities while staying in one place? Engineers from the Vienna University of Technology have solved this problem and are now introducing their 'Virtualizer'.
Sep 24th, 2013
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today announced the award of two grants totaling $7.4 million to fund research projects aimed at improving measurement and standards for the rapidly developing field of additive manufacturing.
Sep 19th, 2013
Read moreSingapore's research in 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing, will be boosted by the establishment of a new $30 million research centre at NTU.
Sep 11th, 2013
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iSketchnote is a smart iPad cover that integrates a new digitizing technology with the convenience of a notebook. It allows users to digitize their sketches and notes in real time with the added value of retaining a hard copy for their files.
Sep 10th, 2013
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New Vista 3D is the first printer technology available with multi-material capabilities and potential to revolutionise the manufacturing industry.
Sep 6th, 2013
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VMatter, a new premium cutlery manufacturer, the first company in the world to introduce a cutlery collection made out of a revolutionary amorphous metal alloy, announced today that it has launched a crowd-funding campaign to help build its product line.
Sep 5th, 2013
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A 3D printing project with the Van Gogh Museum has been developed in cooperation with FUJIFILM Belgium NV, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. The product resulting from this cooperation is called Relievo, a premium three-dimensional replica of Van Gogh masterpieces. The originals are recreated in size, colour, brightness and texture to achieve an ultimate fine-art reproduction.
Sep 3rd, 2013
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Researchers invent a new approach to assembling big structures - even airplanes and bridges - out of small interlocking composite components.
Sep 3rd, 2013
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gMax is a new and very large personal desktop 3D printer with an incredible 16'' x 16'' x 9'' (2,304 cubic in) build volume.
Aug 31st, 2013
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On September 4th, AIO Robotics will reveal the world's first all-in-one multifunction 3D Printer on Kickstarter.
Aug 30th, 2013
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What's catching the attention of many industry analysts is the potential size of the market. In a recent survey conducted by a leading industry observer, several experts were asked to speculate on how many of the potential users of the technology have already adopted it. The answers ranged from 1% to 8%. This suggests there is still an extremely large market opportunity ahead.
Aug 28th, 2013
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Engineers have created a new wireless communication system that allows devices to interact with each other without relying on batteries or wires for power. The technology could enable a network of devices and sensors to communicate with no power source or human attention needed.
Aug 13th, 2013
Read moreA partnership between scientists at the University of Wollongong and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne has led to a breakthrough in tissue engineering, with researchers growing cartilage from stem cells to treat cancers, osteoarthritis and traumatic injury.
Aug 8th, 2013
Read moreThis event introduces the 3D Printing community to the Printed Electronics world.
Aug 6th, 2013
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Dutch designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a new piece at the Paris Fashion Week for Haute Couture created using 3D printing technology from Belgian company Materialise.
Aug 5th, 2013
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