Research

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…

The Wohlers Report is undoubtedly the bible of 3D printing. Every year, this benchmark report is one of the most important resources for those wishing to study key market characteristics and trends. The 2023 edition has just been released and…

D-Shape is the brainchild of Pisan Enrico Dini, an engineer, inventor and CEO of the company that aims to offer and create technologies to construct less expensive and more “beautiful” buildings. Their most important project? 3D printing artificial reefs to…

At the University of Florida, a team of researchers is attempting to reproduce precise blood vessels in the brain using silicone 3D printing. To do this, they have developed a process called AMULIT, or additive manufacturing at ultra-low interfacial tension:…

Though food 3D printing may not have yet convinced all food lovers, it certainly has raised its fair share of questions. For example, is a food 3D printer healthy? Or can it improve the way we eat and respond to…

One of the biggest obstacles to widespread adoption of metal additive manufacturing is that we still have large gaps of understanding about what happens to the material during the process. More specifically, there are few tools which can show what…