Research

In the world today there are 1.446 billion cars – that is, approximately one car for every five people. In order to keep transport running smoothly and efficiently and reduce nuisances like traffic and road closures, it is important to…

It is well known that 3D printing can be done with any numbers of unusual materials including cells, chocolate and more. But what about bacteria? Well, in a recent project, EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne AKA the Swiss Federal…

Intelligent contact lenses, like conventional lenses, can be placed on the eye and are able to provide the wearer with information. Currently, such lenses are mainly being researched in the medical field for disease diagnosis. Several companies, including Google, have…

Deglumed is a project that aims to move towards personalized medicine. Through the use of various technologies, including 3D printing, the aim is to create drugs that adapt to the needs of each patient. This initiative could make it easier…

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated communities all over the world, and we are still feeling the social and medical effects today. One aspect which sometimes goes unmentioned is the excess of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) waste: this includes masks, gloves, and…

When it comes to our favorite treats, what else could be at the top other than chocolate? Whether white, milk or dark, it comes in all kinds of varieties, and consumption of it worldwide has been steadily increasing. According to…

Mosquito bites can lead to devastating diseases. For example, dengue fever, malaria or Zika virus, to name a few. All of these are diseases, some of which are fatal to humans, that can be transmitted through the bite of a…

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,…