Cyborg Cockroaches Get 3D Printed Artificial Limbs
Cyborg insects can navigate complex terrains, offering potential in search and rescue operations. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is a common choice for cyborg... read more »
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Artisan Premium Combo Launched on Snapmaker’s 8th Anniversary
Snapmaker is celebrating its 8th anniversary with the theme "Play Well." This theme reflects their goal of fostering creativity and fun, both within... read more »
Pioneering the Future of 3D Printing with Meshy’s AI-Powered Model Generation
The future of 3D printing is also being reshaped by AI innovations, as high-quality 3D models become more accessible and quicker to create.... read more »
3D Printing Conducting Polymer Hydrogels for Bioelectronics
Implantable bioelectronics can treat various medical conditions by interfacing with biological tissues. Traditional rigid electronics often damage tissues and fail due to mechanical... read more »
Researchers Reveal Open-source Design Platform for 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices
Microfluidics involves controlling fluids at micron scales, enabling diverse applications like cancer screening and drug testing. Traditionally, developing microfluidic devices is complex and... read more »
BMW Unveils 3D Printed Bionic Grippers
BMW is employing 3D printed bionic grippers to enhance production efficiency and flexibility. The company has manufactured over 400,000 components using additive manufacturing,... read more »
3D Printed Tidal Turbine Developed in Alaska
Juneau-based inventor Lance McMullan is on a mission to bring clean ocean energy to remote communities. His company, Sitkana, is pioneering the Chinook... read more »
Ceratizit’s 3D Printed Milling System Extends Tool Life
Ceratizit has unveiled a new milling system, the MaxiMill-211-DC, that utilizes 3D printing to significantly improve tool life. Designed for machining tough materials... read more »
Spidique Chair’s Innovative Design Minimizes Material Use
Designer Siqi Yang has recently unveiled the Spidique chair, which has been designed to minimize material usage. Spidique's USP lies in its efficient... read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
