Research & Education
Fraunhofer develops personalized 3D printed finger joint implants
The remobilization of finger joints that have been damaged by illness or injury is an emerging market in the field of demand-driven patient care....
Bond3D develops 3D-printed spine cages made of PEEK
Until recently, polymer additive manufacturing was only suitable for prototyping and simple tooling, due to the limited strength and lifetime of the printed products....
Stanford: New nanoscale 3D printed material could offer better protection for satellites
Science fiction envisions rapid 3D printing processes that can quickly create new objects out of any number of materials. But in reality, 3D printing...
NC State researchers develop technique for 3D printing circuits on corrugated surfaces
Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new technique for directly printing electronic circuits onto curved and corrugated surfaces. The work paves...
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...
IDEA -Two production lines with exemplary character
They had an ambitious goal – to industrialize additive manufacturing for both OEMs and SMEs. To reach it, partners from industry along with the...
How ultrasound can make 3D printed parts stronger and more durable
In the near future, ultrasound will enable industrial 3D printers to manufacture more robust, durable and cheaper components for aerospace, toolmaking and other industries...
Researchers 3D print sodium-ion micro batteries
Chinese researchers have developed a prototype of planar and flexible 3D printed sodium-ion micro batteries (NIMBs) with ultra-high areal capacity and boosted rate capability,...
Chinese researchers develop 3D printed lithium metal batteries
Chinese researchers have recently developed a new type of lithium metal battery with 3D printing technology, significantly improving the battery's lifespan and energy density....
Improving functional materials with the help of 3D printing
Functional materials are important for many power applications, like semiconductors, electric motors and batteries, but they are often expensive and energy-intensive to manufacture using...
