Diagnostic for Liquid Metal Jetting 3D printing
A diagnostic tool can determine the quality of metal droplets and monitor Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) prints in real-time.
3D printing
Medical 3D printing applications continue to expand. We report on the latest developments in research, development, and applications of the additive manufacturing of medical products, instruments and implants, as well as customized orthoses and protheses.
Neutrons detect defects in 3D printed components
Researchers have examined common methods used to locate defects inside components.
Self-powered wearable devices
Scientists have created a 3D printing method that integrates functional and structural materials to print wearable.
AI accelerates discovery of 3D printing materials
A new machine learning system costs less, generates less waste, and can be more innovative than manual discovery methods.
Nanoscale lattices flow from 3D printer
Rice University engineers create nanostructures of glass and crystal for electronics, photonics.
3D printed werables never need to charge
Engineers have developed a new type of wearable device that is 3D printed to custom fit the wearer.
3D printing congress: AM Medical Days 2021
The first edition of the new conference series AM Medical Days 2021 starts with the focus on "Medical AM: How to apply it to patients?".
Aerogel: the micro structural material of the future
Scientists from Empa were able to 3D print stable well-shaped microstructures made from silica aerogels for use in biotechnology and precision engineering.
3D printed patch offers vaccination without a shot
A 3D printed microneedle vaccine patch delivers stronger immune response than a vaccine shot.
3D printing nano-ink
A 3D-printable polymer nanocomposite ink has incredible properties — and many applications in medicine, aerospace, and electronics.
Novel method of bioprinting neuron cells
The researchers have use a new laser-assisted technology that maintains high levels of cell viability and functionality.
3D printed objects sense how user is interacting with them
Researchers have developed a method to integrate sensing capabilities into 3D printable structures comprised of repetitive cells.
3D printed origami technology to fight Covid-19
Researchers are replicating the subtle folding of origami to create 3D printable technologies to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
Smart plaster for healing chronic wounds
Researchers have developed gel patches from a 3D printer that can be activated individually.
3D printing ink from sunflower pollen
A 3D printing ink based on sunflower pollen could be used to fabricate parts useful for tissue engineering and drug delivery.
3D-bioprinted model of a blood vessel
A team of Texas A&M University has designed a 3D-bioprinted model of a blood vessel that mimics the native vascular function and disease response.
Active glioblastoma tumor 3D-bioprinted for the first time
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have printed an entire active and viable glioblastoma tumor using a 3D printer.
A chain mail fabric stiffens on demand
Scientists have developed a 3D printed type of ‘chain mail’ fabric that is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand.
3D printable biomaterial for personalised medicine
Marc Knebel, head of Medical Systems at Evonik, explains the benefits and applications of the new high-performance polymer VESTAKEEP Care M40 3DF.
'Origami' testing app tackles spread of malaria
A new approach to tackling the spread of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, which combines affordable, easy-to-administer blood tests with machine learning and unbreakable encryption, has generated encouraging early results in Uganda.
Insulin-producing implant for diabetics
Bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for type 1 diabetes patients.
3D-printed cardiac patches for cardiovascular diseases
Bioprinted 3D cardiac patches could reverse scar formation and promote myocardial regeneration after heart attacks.
Robotic neck brace to analyze cancer treatment impacts
Researchers have developed a robotic neck brace that may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.
Research programme to bioprint ear and noses launched
The Scar Free Foundation has launched a research programme that aims to revolutionise surgeons’ ability to reconstruct nose and ear cartilage in patients affected by facial difference.
3D printed soft robotic hand plays Nintendo
Researchers have 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. - and win!
New computer memory helps soft robot control movements
Engineers have unveiled an air-powered computer memory that can be used to control soft robots. It overcomes the problem of the mismatch between pneumatics and electronics.
A 3D printed multifunctional pressure sensor
The 3D printed pressure sensor embedded with a temperature sensor is low-cost and scalable to large-scale production of smart robotic systems.
3D printed knee implant for arthritis sufferers
A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients.
3D printing programmable structures from the printer
Researchers have developed a new process for producing movable, self-adjusting materials systems with standard 3D-printers.
