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 »
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Under Extreme Impacts, Metals Get Stronger When Heated, New MIT Study Finds
In a surprising discovery, MIT researchers found that metals subjected to high-velocity impacts become stronger when heated. This contradicts the well-known behavior of... read more »
UAE Company to 3D Print Drones with Resins
FDM is a popular choice when it comes to YouTubers and hobbyists 3D printing drones, but the extrusion technology does have its limitations.... read more »
AI-Driven 3D Printing Robot Enhances US Army Research
Researchers at Boston University have developed a robotic system that autonomously prints, tests, and analyzes small plastic structures. The aim is to discover... 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 »
ADDere Builds Largest Metal 3D Printer for GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace has commissioned ADDere to design the largest metal 3D printer for aerospace applications. This custom additive manufacturing cell, named "Cell 3,"... read more »
Researchers Release Open-Source Python Software to Aid CT Scan Model Printing
Normscan is an open-source Python software designed to create average 3D models from CT scans that are ready for 3D printing and clinical... read more »
Student-Designed Leaf Blower Suppressor Reaching Stores Soon
A team of students from Johns Hopkins University has designed a 3D printed add-on that significantly reduces the noise of modern electric leaf... read more »
UW–Madison Engineers 3D Print RAM in Zero Gravity
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have made progress in in-space manufacturing by successfully 3D printing RAM device units in “zero gravity”. The... read more »
Vivobarefoot Introduces 3D Printed Hybrid Wing Shoes
Vivobarefoot has launched the Hybrid Wing, a limited edition shoe employing a 3D printed design for a custom fit. Users scan their feet... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Glass Sensors on Optical Fibers
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have developed an advanced method to 3D print silica glass sensors directly onto optical... 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 »
Incorporating 3D Printing into Mathematics Education at NSU
Northwestern State University’s Division of Mathematics is embracing innovation this fall with the introduction of a new course integrating 3D printing into mathematical... read more »
Researchers 3D Printed Clamps for PV Mounting on Wood Racking
In a collaborative effort by a Chinese-Canadian research team, a new solution for photovoltaic (PV) module mounting has emerged, targeting wood racking systems.... read more »
Microsoft Unveils Modular Controller for People with Disabilities
In a bid to enhance inclusivity in gaming, Microsoft has unveiled the Proteus wireless game controller, developed in partnership with ByoWave. The new... read more »
Enhancing Efficiency via Automated Quality Control in 3D Printed Metal Parts
Researchers at North Carolina State University have introduced a novel technique that streamlines the finishing process of 3D printed metal machine parts. By... 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 »
3D Printing Used for Freedom Payload Lunar Data Centre
Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. and architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), have unveiled the Freedom Payload. Scheduled for launch to the Moon later... read more »
Nottingham Researchers Personalize Pills with 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a new method for 3D printing medication, enabling the creation of personalized pills. This innovation,... read more »
Cobra Golf Releases Topology Optimized 3D Printed Clubs
Cobra Golf, a pioneer in golf club innovation, has unveiled its 3D printed LIMIT3D iron set, poised to redefine the golfing experience. Unlike... read more »
