3D Printing Customized Lenses Could Change Cataract Treatment
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new 3D printing resin for creating intraocular lenses used to treat cataracts... read more »
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3D Printing Takes Inspiration from Nature for Bone Repair
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers are using 3D printing and machine learning to create a new type of bio-inspired material for bone repair.... read more »
Novel 3D Printing Method Leverages Oxidation for Enhanced Strength
Oxidation in metals typically weakens mechanical systems by forming rust or causing other issues. Additively manufactured metals, used extensively in aerospace, marine, and... read more »
Researchers Develop Bio-based Resins for Recyclable 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a recyclable resin from bio-sourced materials for 3D printing. This resin allows high-resolution 3D printed... read more »
Soy Biodiesel Waste Transformed for Sustainable 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Louisville have converted organic non-glycerol (MONG) waste from soy biodiesel plants into copolymers suitable for 3D printing. Led... read more »
ORNL’s Summit Supercomputer Accelerates Aerospace Alloy Design
In the aerospace industry, titanium alloys stand as stalwart materials, offering unparalleled strength-to-weight ratios and resistance to corrosion. Yet, traditional manufacturing processes, such... read more »
Materialise Expands 3D Printing Material Portfolio for HP and FDM Applications
Materialise has announced the integration of three new industrial-grade materials into its portfolio: Polyamide 12S (PA 12S), Polyamide 11 (PA 11), and Carbon... read more »
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Cellulose Aerogel
Empa researchers have achieved a significant milestone by 3D printing cellulose-based aerogels, unlocking a realm of possibilities for precision insulation and medical applications.... read more »
METAMET Project Gets Funding to Develop Lattice Metamaterials
A consortium, including Authentise, NS85 Ltd, Holdson Limited, and TWI Ltd, has secured funding for METAMET, aiming to optimize additive manufacturing with lattice... read more »
Stanford Researchers 3D Print Shapeshifting Particles
Stanford University engineers have succeeded in printing an elusive type of nanoparticles with transformative potential, known as Archimedean truncated tetrahedrons (ATTs). These nanoparticles,... read more »
OverHiPP Project Advances High-Performance Polymer 3D Printing
A two-year initiative, the OverHiPP project, funded by Innovate UK, is aiming to change the landscape of additive manufacturing with high-performance polymers. Led... read more »
Novel Compound Developed for 3D Printed Space-Age Antennas
UBC Okanagan researchers, in partnership with Drexel University, have pioneered a new compound for 3D printing telecommunication antennas and connectivity devices. By combining... read more »
Enhancing Fatigue Resistance in 3D Printed Titanium Alloys
Chinese scientists have introduced a novel approach to improve the fatigue performance of 3D printed titanium alloys. Led by Profs. Zhang Zhefeng and... read more »
RMIT Develops Titanium Metamaterial with “Supernatural” Strength
RMIT University researchers have unveiled a novel development in the form of a titanium metamaterial boasting extraordinary strength, as seen in the journal... read more »
AI-Driven Deep-DRAM: A Leap Forward in Metamaterial Discovery
Researchers at Delft University of Technology introduce Deep-DRAM, an AI tool poised to transform metamaterial development. By transcending traditional material limitations, Deep-DRAM promises... read more »
Collaboration Results in 3D Printed Molds from Recyclable Construction Waste
voxeljet AG and Parastruct GmbH have successfully tested the 3D printing of recyclable residual materials from the construction industry. The project utilized voxeljet's... read more »
Elkem Develops Iron-Silicon Powder for Electric Motors
Materials company Elkem, in collaboration with EU-funded SOMA, has pioneered a specialized iron-silicon powder for 3D printing electrical motor components. Traditional manufacturing methods... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Smart Skin Sensors
University of Glasgow researchers have made advancements in temperature sensing with the development of innovative 'smart skin' sensors. This breakthrough involves a soft,... read more »
Researchers Enhance Ductility and Strength in Alloys
A recent study has shown the progress in 3D printing of high-entropy alloys (HEAs), combining multiple metals to create materials suited for extreme... read more »
Researchers Develop Sequence-Defined Molecular Engineering for AM Inks
Researchers at Heidelberg University and the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research have developed a method for designing and synthesizing crosslinkable oligomers with... read more »
