Research

Engineering students at the public research university Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in the Australian state of Victoria have developed an approach to produce a conductive and more stable concrete for 3D printing buildings. As part of their study,…

At MIT, a team of researchers led by Fernando Velásquez-García has developed a 3D printed filter for a mass spectrometer. This device, designed to detect molecular structures by measuring their mass, has traditionally been bulky, fragile and, because of its…

Thanks to additive manufacturing, experiments on living animals could potentially be replaced by a far more ethical method of drug testing. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have succeeded in developing a 3D-printed “body-on-chip” that imitates the course of a…

Since the early 2000s, when the RepRap movement took off, 3D printing has gained commercial success worldwide. Though of course much of the market is dedicated to industrial additive marketing, cheaper desktop 3D printers designed for hobbyists have also grown…

You might have seen the recent story about the discovery of the giant fossil that was extracted in the UK in the beginning of December 2023. The skull of a pliosaur, an ancient marine reptile from the Jurassic period, was…

You don’t have to be an engineer with extensive technical knowledge to come into contact with microfluidics and their applications. The aim of microfluidic systems is to control small quantities of liquids in tiny networks and channels, and to discuss…

Could you imagine a world where it would be possible to 3D print organs or tissues directly inside your body? Although this might sound like the most outlandish science fiction, researchers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School may have…

It is no secret that ceramics are often used to make parts in various sectors. Indeed, they are often used in industries like aerospace, defense and industry thanks to their incredible properties and strength. Notably, ceramics are well-known for their…

3D printing has shown itself to be one of the most promising technologies in the medical sector thanks to its ability to create customizable solutions. This has made it especially popular for the creation of prosthetics and orthotics, which obviously…

One of the most important American artists of the 20th century, Jackson Pollock has played a decisive role in shaping contemporary art. Known for his abstract expressionism, he was an artist who stood out because of his drip painting technique.…

Within the realm of medical 3D printing, we often discuss the value of plastic filaments, photopolymer resins, and silicone technologies that can assist with the comfort and rehabilitation of patients receiving treatment. However, one material that must not be overlooked…

What if you could 3D print wool? The range of materials compatible with 3D technologies conitnue to surprise us, with everything from coffee to beer available! Now, in a project led by a Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma, a tailor-made robotic…