Researchers 4D Print Seed-Bot
Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa have developed the world's first 3D printed biodegradable seed robot, I-Seed. The robot... read more »
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3D Printed Dirt Coffee Cups Coming Soon
San Francisco and Germany-based startup GaeaStar is set to introduce its 3D printed clay cups to coffee shops in the US following a... read more »
3D Printed Air Diffusion System Wins Award
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and BVN Architecture have received the Green Building Material/Product Award at the Australian Sustainability Awards for their... read more »
Sneaker Brand Psudo Makes Shoes out of Bottles
California-based sneaker manufacturer, Psudo, is redefining sustainable footwear production by balancing environmental goals with a domestic manufacturing model. Founded in 2020 by Michael... read more »
3D Printing Versus Coastal Erosion
Australian researchers are using biodegradable, 3D printed structures to combat coastal erosion and support the growth of wetland species. Scientists from Deakin University's... read more »
3D Printed Bathroom Luxury Faucets Now Available
If you like water, then there is a strong chance that you use a faucet pretty regularly. But have you ever looked at... read more »
Mexican Design Studio Prints Ceramics with Eggshells
Mexico-based company MANUFACTURA is leading “The Eggshell Project,” which converts organic waste (specifically used eggshells) into bioceramic bricks with the aid of additive... read more »
Researchers Create New Superalloy for Turbomachinery
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have created a 3D printed superalloy that could help power plants generate more electricity while reducing carbon emissions.... read more »
3D Printed Underwater Drone to Head to the Arctic
Students in the Yonder Deep student organization at UC San Diego are working to develop a low-cost, modular, and fully autonomous underwater vehicle... read more »
Report Shows Construction 3D Printing Can Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Cement and concrete are two of the most widely used resources in the world, second only to water, and their demand is expected... read more »
International Consortium to Promote Use of 3D Printed Metals in Construction
The Politecnico di Milano is leading a "ConstructAdd", an international consortium of partners in developing metal 3D printing techniques to improve energy efficiency... read more »
Concentrated Solar Power Plants to Use Printed Parts
Concentrated solar power plants work by reflecting sunlight from a mirror or lens into a receiver. Depending on the type of solar plant,... read more »
Spanish Company to 3D Print Plant-based Car
Santa Pola based automobile manufacturer Liux has recently unveiled their new electric vehicle, dubbed the Animal. The Animal is an electric vehicle capable... read more »
UMaine Prints Bio-based Wood Fiber House
The University of Maine, known for printing large boats with their mammoth polymer extrusion printer, has revealed a house printed entirely out of... read more »
Researchers Print Porous Polymers with Salt
Reliance of fossil fuel based plastics is of growing concern for a number of reasons, not least because oil reserves are finite, and... read more »
Pineapple Leaf Fibers Show Promise in Bioplastic Production
Researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Newcastle University in Singapore have been experimenting with the addition of pineapple leaf fibers to PLA, to... read more »
Architect Prints Eco-Friendly Chicken Coops with Loam
A Hungarian architect by the name of Krisztian Gora has been experimenting with ecologically friendly materials, and has turned his skills to building... read more »
Researchers Print Heavy Metal Ion Remover Tablets
Researchers at Clarkson University, New York, have conceived of an eco-friendly method of removing heavy metal ion contaminants from polluted environments, and they’ve... read more »
3D Printed Ceramic Energy Reactor Research Gets Funding
Researchers from Cornell University have been awarded funding from Fuzehub to develop 3D printed chemical reactors for converting CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel... read more »
Cigarette Butts get New Life as Feedstock
Used cigarette butts are a huge problem for the oceans of our planet, with one discarded butt being capable of poisoning up to... read more »
