Research

Though movies and TV shows love to show the trope of the lonely genius, working alone to save the world, in reality collaboration is a necessity in order to realize the most incredible projects. And what better way to find…

A multi-disciplinary study has taken advantage of 3D modeling and printing technologies in order to study two large-format oil paintings currently held in Costa Rica. Researchers observed their state of conservation and obtained key information about the artistic process and…

3D modeling is conceived as a way to demonstrate the complexity of systems, and accessibly showcase intricacy and fine details. While 3D models might bring to mind surgical planning or engineered parts, today we bring you a project from 2022…

The German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research recently launched a research project to develop an innovative 3D printing method for composite materials. The goal is to produce components reinforced with bio-based and sustainable fibers such as cellulose fibers. The…

Additive manufacturing is known for producing complex parts that are subject to many safety and efficiency requirements. In the case of nuclear reactors, the importance of detail is paramount, and 3D printing has proven itself in the past. For example,…

Scientists from the University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a method to detect and prevent the formation of structural defects known as ‘keyhole pores’ which can result in additively manufactured parts with poor…

In ancient Egypt, preparation of the dead was an important occasion, one which would allow the person to pass into the afterlife. Embalmers performed mummification of deceased people, protecting the body from the decay of the human or often animal…

Additive manufacturing has already been used for a few years by NASA and ESA in space research, and 3D printing can be expected to be used more and more in space exploration. According to Smartech, the value of the printing…

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University have taken inspiration from nature to develop a rather surprising 3D printing method.…

Our interview today is truly unique: we have interviewed artificial intelligence (AI)! We wanted to test the now well-known ChatGPT and thought we would interview it as we would a 3D printing expert. ChatGPT (short for Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is…

Materials used in electrical engineering or electronics must conform to high demands. This is especially the case since these materials must have properties such as flame resistance. It is well known that in this case plastics meet the necessary flame…

A group of researchers at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, or Skoltech, say they have developed a new bronze-steel alloy using additive manufacturing. They turned to direct laser deposition to produce different parts composed of these two metals,…