Research & Education
New sensor controls for 3D-printed products could transform the manufacturing sector
In a study published in the journal Waves in Random and Complex Media, researchers at the University of Bristol have derived a formula that...
University of Notre Dame used 3D printed models to study congenital heart disease
Current medical image technology is not sufficient to analyse congenital heart disease. A new approach to study this disease was now tested and published...
Energy-efficient resin 3D printing by photon upconversion
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new method for energy-efficient 3D printing with resin. Using a physical effect called "photon upconversion," they can...
ETH Zurich: 3D printing process for large structures
The "Fluid Forms" project, which deals with the application possibilities of robotic manufacturing, presents an additive robotic manufacturing process that enables the printing of...
3D Printed Silk to be Used for Orthopaedic Implants
Korean researchers at the RDA and Hallym University have developed a new bio 3D silk printing system to create orthopaedic implants. Silk is a natural...
3D printing of microscale optics could reduce the cost of lasers
Researchers have shown for the first time that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels in a laser. This advance enables...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency researched volatile organic compounds emissions of carbon nanofibre filaments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently researched the volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions of ABS filament that contained carbon nanofibre reinforcement. VOC emissions arise...
Functionalization of additively manufactured components: Latest findings in precision machining processes
Researchers from the Institute of Machining Technology at the TU Dortmund University have investigated the abrasive precision machining processes of flat grinding, cylindrical grinding,...
University of Glasgow: Intelligent skin sensors from the 3D printer
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have made significant advances in temperature-measuring sensors. Their smart skin sensors are made from a soft, flexible composite...
ORNL: 3D Printing offers Economic Advantages in Mold Making
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have studied 3D-printed forms for concrete and found that they offer economic and environmental advantages over traditional...
