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Creating bioinspired structures with 3D printing

Using toolpath-optimized deposition-based methods, an team of researchers has proposed an innovative approach to 3D-print bioinspired structures that could optimise designs in industries such as robotics and wearable technologies.

January 24, 2025 Read more

The biobattery that needs to be fed

The living battery could supply power to sensors for agriculture or research in remote regions. Once the work is done, it digests itself from the inside.

January 9, 2025 Read more

How to print a car: High-performance multi-material 3D printing techniques

Researchers have made a breakthrough in a multi-material 3D printing technique, demonstrating the process for creating a lightweight yet durable automobile part.

December 18, 2024 Read more

Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide

Scientists have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.

December 16, 2024 Read more

Scientists create customizable 3D-printed radiation detectors with perovskite materials

Using perovskite crystals and 3D printing, researchers developed customizable radiation detectors with fast response times and greater durability, opening new possibilities for medical and research applications.

December 12, 2024 Read more

High-performance motor manufacturing with magnetic 3D printing

By developing dedicated magnetic material 3D printing equipment and specialized designs, the technology enables the creation of complex motor structures without molds.

December 4, 2024 Read more

New bioprinting technique creates functional tissue 10x faster

The novel high-throughput-bioprinting technique opens the door for tissue fabrication with high cell density at scale.

December 4, 2024 Read more

3D-printing breakthrough mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts

Engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion.

November 25, 2024 Read more

High-performance inkjet print head enhances bioprinting productivity

Implementation of high-efficiency, low-heat bioprinting technology using piezoelectric thin film.

November 12, 2024 Read more

New solvent free 3D printing material could enable biodegradable implants

Researchers have developed a polymer that can be used in commercial 3D printers without solvent, leading to major advantages across different applications.

October 29, 2024 Read more

New metal 3D printing technology for ultra-strong materials used in space

The newly developed alloy demonstrates exceptional mechanical performance at extreme cryogenic temperatures as low as -196 C, proving its high potential for space exploration and extreme environment applications.

October 29, 2024 Read more

Taking a major step toward fully 3D-printed active electronics

By fabricating semiconductor-free logic gates, which can be used to perform computation, researchers hope to streamline the manufacture of electronics.

October 16, 2024 Read more

3D printing method may improve micro energy storage

Researchers developed a 3D printing technique to create precise nanoscale capacitors, potentially revolutionizing compact and energy-efficient portable devices.

October 14, 2024 Read more

New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material.

October 12, 2024 Read more

3D printing one of the strongest stainless steel

In a breakthrough for industrial manufacturing, scientists reproduced one of the world's toughest materials using 3D printing.

October 11, 2024 Read more

New technique enhances absorptivity of powders for metal 3D printing

Researchers developed a groundbreaking technique that enhances the optical absorptivity of metal powders used in 3D printing.

October 10, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough research accelerates development of self-sensing planes, robots, more

Using carbon nanotubes, engineers have developed the first system capable of modelling the complex physics of 3D-printed composites capable of detecting strain, load, and damage using nothing more than a measure of electrical current.

October 7, 2024 Read more

Self-improving AI method increases 3D-printing efficiency

An artificial intelligence algorithm can allow researchers to more efficiently use 3D printing to manufacture intricate structures.

August 22, 2024 Read more