Research & Education
Scientists Published Paper About Ultra-fine Particles Emitted By 3D Printers
To test out which 3D printers and which filaments are the biggest source of fine particles in the air around, these scientists set up...
Fraunhofer utilises atmospheric pressure plasma for more stable 3D-printed components
Stability is one of the core requirements and at the same time an important potential weak point for components manufactured in layer-by-layer 3D printing...
Research from BOFA International helps to understand the need for 3D print filtration
There is relatively little authoritative industry insight into the by-products of additive manufacturing processes. Research undertaken by BOFA International, a leader in portable fume...
Jellatech reaches new milestone in collagen bioink development
North Carolina-based biotech startup Jellatech announced its major milestone achievement in producing cell-based collagen. After only 2 years in existence, Jellatech is now announcing...
3D Printing Helps Researchers to Prove That Roller Coasters May be a Cure for Kidney Stones
According to a report published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, riding a certain roller coasters could help small kidney stones to...
Researchers develop 3D printed VR-Gloves
Together with experts from EPFL and ETH Zurich, an Empa team is researching the next generation of a VR glove that will make virtual...
3D printing with waste from marble quarries
The disposal of stone waste from quarries can be a major challenge. In Ticino, Switzerland, this rock flour can account for up to 40%...
Optimization of SLM-manufactured components through milling and hard coating technology for improved surface functionality
The additive-subtractive manufacturing process chain (ASM) is crucial in the production of additively manufactured components, as different pre- and post-treatment processes can significantly influence...
SpaceX Dragon: Transporting 3D Printing Experiments back from the ISS
The Dragon capsule of SpaceX's Crew-6 spacecraft has landed back on Earth after 6 months of ISS mission. On board were samples and results...
LLNL Researchers Use 3D Printing to Turn Methane to Methanol
Scientists of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory combined 3D printing technology with biology to create a reactor that can produce methanol from methane at...
