Research

We all know that 3D printing just keeps growing. Now we have seen it once again in the Hubs Report 2023, which took a close look at the additive manufacturing market over the past year. The report includes exciting metrics…

One of the greatest ecological problems facing our planet is the devastation that is facing coral reefs worldwide. These eco-systems are crucial to biodiversity of our oceans, yet they are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Already, up to half…

The Australian company SPEE3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing company, has been chosen by the US Navy for an exciting project that aims to develop Subsafe manufacturing materials using its patented cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology. This collaboration with…

Could it be possible to build more energy-efficient 3D-printed buildings using what we know about termites? Possibly, if researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Nottingham Trent University in England are to be believed. While studying the termite mounds of…

As issues related to global warming continue to arise, people around the world are constantly searching for solutions to our environmental concerns. One notable one is seeking ways to address the growing waste issue, with the World Bank estimating that…

Though there are many benefits to the summer months, it is safe to say that not everything about the season is fun. Notably, sweating in the heat is an uncomfortable phenomenon that also can leave embarrassing marks on clothes as…

More than ever, the way we are manufacturing is changing. In particular, due to increased issues such as the Global Supply Chain Crisis of 2022 or even the COVID-19 pandemic itself, we are seeing the benefits of local manufacturing. For…

3D bioprinting is a technique that is gaining momentum in the medical industry. This technology uses bio-materials to create artificial tissue structures needed to treat patient diseases or injuries. The hydrogel-based bioinks used for this process are composed of cells.…

Why not use natural resources to design new 3D printing materials? That’s the thinking behind a team of researchers from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India. They sought to understand how they could use chitosan, a natural polymer found in certain…

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a 3D-printed robotic hand with touch sensors that can determine the identity of an object with just one grasp. This technology is becoming increasingly important, especially with the aging population…

CSEM, a Swiss technology innovation center, and the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation (SPS) have worked together to develop a 3D printed medical-grade cushion for wheelchairs. Customizable and washable, this device is expected to improve the quality of life of wheelchair users,…

Coastal erosion is defined as the loss or displacement of land along the coastline. The main causes of this natural phenomenon are the depletion of soil organic matter (sand, rock) as well as the degradation of soil structure or problems…