3D printing of ears from wood cellulose
Cellulose is an essential substance found in plant cell walls that allows the plan to remain stiff and strong. It is also important in a diet as a source of fibre. Today, Empa researchers...
Mimicking lattice structures would enable the creation of AM materials Meta-crystals
A research led by Professor lain Todd from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield has resulted in the development of new materials for additive manufacturing (AM).
By collaborating with...
Eindhoven to host first industrial 3D concrete printing facility
The Netherlands aims at becoming one of the leaders in construction 3D Printing. Indeed, in addition of the 5 houses to be 3D Printed in the region, the city already achieves a range of...
How far 3D Printer emissions are problematic?
In November 2018, an investigation of researchers from UL Chemical Safety and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) raised awareness on health issues caused by particles released by 3D printers.
In a report, researchers from Fraunhofer Institute for...
According to IDC, 3D Printing expenses will reach $13.8 Billion this year
It is easy to speak about the revenue a market can generate, but most of the times, we do not lay emphasis on the expenses generated by this same market.
The last report of IDC...
3Diligent said “metal 3D Printing has not yet fully experienced a transformative speed breakthrough”
3Diligent is a rapid manufacturing services provider that offers CAD/CAM-based fabrication services such as 3D Printing, CNC machining, casting, and injection molding. Aware of the expensive cost and obsolescence risk of 3D printer ownership, 3Diligent...
How far 3D printing will be used by medical professionals?
The use of 3D printing by medical professionals is considered as one of the major trends of the market’s growth. In its latest report, research advisory company Technavio has analyzed this segment and estimates...
MIT Researchers have improved their glass 3D printer: G3DP2
In September 2015, MIT Researchers demonstrated the possibility to 3D print optically transparent glass objects. The main challenge at that time was the high temperature needed to melt the material, temperature that did not...
Could house bricks really generate electricity using 3D printing?
A team of scientists from King's College London carried out an intriguing research using 3D printing. They developed a thermogalvanic brick that is capable to produce electricity. The only condition for electricity to be...
Engineering Student Moore has 3D printed a woman for Radiation Therapy Research
Meagan Moore is a Biological and Agricultural Engineering student from Louisiana State University (LSU). In order to carry out the Phantom project, also known as Marie, the Engineering student has 3D printed the first...
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