3D Printed Bionic Eye might one day Restore Sight
Researchers from the University of Minnesota 3D printed a set of light receptors on a hemispherical surface in order to create a bionic eye prototype.
This bionic eye prototype is very similar to human eye,...
3D Printed intelligent robotic fish, another device to improve underwater exploration
3D printed devices are increasingly developed to enable activities under water. Last week, we talked about a gill that enables to continuously breathe under water. Today, we discovered that a robotic fish might probably...
Global AM & Materials Market might reach USD 35.10 billion by 2023 – Key highlights of the report
In 2017, experts valued the global AM & materials market at USD 8.42 billion, a value that will be multiplied by 5 by 2023, with a CAGR of 26.86%, during the period 2018-2023.
According to...
Australian researchers received $1.1 million for iFix, a 3D Printing Biopen that corrects eye injuries
The University of Sydney has been granted a funding of $1.1 million for iFix, a medical device that uses special ink to 'colour in' and treat eye injuries.
This is certainly the first time a...
3D printing and Crocodile cartilage would treat joint injuries
Scientists from Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), Australia, are exploring the use of crocodile protein and 3D bioprinting to repair joint injuries.
According to Dr Padraig Strappe, head of this research, the cartilage of crocodiles would enable...
Photosensitizers, a solution to overcome colour limitations in SLS 3D printing?
In a research paper, scientists at the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology developed a technique to 3D print colored objects using SLS printers.
Before going further, let’s remind that despite the potential of 3D printing, one...
A 3D Printed Cardiac Mapping Catheter will very soon help patients with heart diseases
Researchers at Standford University will have been developing using 3D printing custom cardiac surgical devices. Hopefully, those cardiac surgical devices would help patients who suffer from a common heart ailment.
Surgeons use cardiac catheter devices...
3D Printing might make batteries that last longer
Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Missouri University of Science and Technology created a 3D printing method that enables batteries to last longer. The 3D micro-lattice structure with controlled porosity produces high capacity...
Surfing, the new application of 3D printing?
Until today, we have seen a wide range of 3D printing applications in various industries apart from sport. A research team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has remedied this situation. They have recently...
BMW and MIT’3D printed airbags
BMW is collaborating with MIT to make its research and development progress. Both teams are working on airbags in silicone that would be 3D printed.
If research evolves well, the technology will be part of the customization...
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