Research

One of the most intriguing aspects of 3D printing is that the technologies are constantly evolving. Even those that have been around the longest, notably FDM and SLA which originated in the 80s, are subject to new innovations, improving experience…

In recent years, 3D printed structures and housing construction projects have been growing around the world both in scale and scope. Depending on the materials used, 3D printed buildings offer multiple advantages over conventional construction, including fire resistance, local or…

One of the greatest challenges facing biologists is preserving the world’s delicate biodiversity by saving endangered animals. We have all heard of the most famous examples like black rhinos, mountain gorillas, African forest elephants, orangutans and of course hawksbill sea…

With environmental concerns on everyone’s mind after July 2023 was the hottest month on Earth since records started being kept, more and more innovations are coming out to try and solve the climate crisis. This of course includes through efforts…

In Search-and-Rescue operations, timing and flexibility is often key to successful results. It is often integral not only that rescue efforts happen as quickly as possible to guarantee the maximum number of survivors in a crisis, but that responses be…

Humanity’s appetite for seafood is vast and worldwide. An average person eats over 45 pounds of fish per year, but overfishing, accessibility, affordability, and increasing ocean contamination with dangerous materials such as microplastics and heavy metals have pushed pioneers to…

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It is so widespread that according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease with…

Although additive manufacturing is an increasingly democratized production tool, we can still find certain limitations in adoption. For example, industry in particular is experiencing an increasing need for precision in end-use parts. This is especially important for micro- and nanoscale…

One area where it is expected to increasingly see the presence of 3D printing is in soft robotics. Indeed, the use of additive manufacturing allows for the design of complex and interesting robotics for a lower cost, making it attractive in…

3D printing is increasingly making its way into healthcare, including in pharmaceuticals. Indeed, a few different companies are exploring the use of additive manufacturing to create custom drugs for better treatment of diseases. Now one of the largest, Chinese manufacturer…

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Indeed, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it accounted for about 10 million deaths worldwide in 2020 alone, or nearly one in six deaths. However, though research into treatment…

A team from Virginia Tech has been selected by the REMADE institute for a $1.5 million project to improve tire retreading using additive manufacturing. Tire retreading is a common part of commercial vehicle maintenance. Essentially, when a tire is worn…