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.
additive manufacturing
Rather than carving a geometric shape out of a big block of material, additive manufacturing builds the product layer by layer. We report on the research and applications of 3D and 4D printing of devices and equipment, and the bioprinting of biomaterials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Universal approach to tailoring soft robots
An integrated design optimisation and fabrication workflow opens new opportunities for tailoring the mechanical properties of soft machines.
3D printing promotes tissue engineering
Researchers have demonstrated the viability of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that harmlessly degrade while promoting tissue regeneration following implantation.
Using AI to predict 3D printing processes
Engineers use Frontera supercomputer to develop physics-informed neural networks for additive manufacturing.
Turning up the heat on 3D printing inks
A process that uses heat to change the arrangement of molecular rings on a chemical chain creates 3D-printable gels that can fold, roll, or just hold their shape.
Controlling the performance of 3D printed implants
In order to quickly customize implants with complex structures, scientists use 3D printing technology to prepare Ti-Mo alloy implants, and then adjust the microstructure and performance through subsequent heat treatment.
Medical technologies that come out of the printer
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's German-Polish High-Performance Center brings additive manufacturing to medical technology – first demonstrators will already be presented by the end of 2021.