Research

One of the best ways to understand 3D printing’s value is by explicitly comparing its effectiveness versus CNC machining and reverse engineering. Such is the case in a study conducted by Taiwan’s Tunghai University, where researchers discovered that, for headlight…

Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that have fascinated mankind for a long time with their potential as a medicine, but they also play an important role in our lives as edible mushrooms in gastronomy or as pathogens. Not to mention, mycelium…

Animal experimentation for medical purposes raises many questions, especially ethical ones. That is why a team of scientists from the Henry Royce Institute is 3D printing bone structures to study different forms of cancer. The aim is to see how…

For years, the United States’ Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been one of the most active players in additive manufacturing for nuclear energy. In 2020, the lab made headlines for designing the first prototype of a 3D-printed nuclear reactor.…

Milk fever is a widespread problem in agriculture that can have considerable economic and health consequences for cows and farms. One of the most common metabolic diseases in dairy cattle, in one study, milk fever was estimated to affect 50%…

In recent years, many university research projects have been developing multifunctional materials through additive manufacturing. In the medical field, for example, it is important to create fabrics capable of regenerating organs or bone structures and design advanced biomedical devices. At…

The inner ear, especially the cochlea, remains one of the most challenging areas to address in medicine due to its intricate anatomy and limited accessibility. This presents significant hurdles in treating hearing loss (including hyperacusis) and other inner ear disorders.…

Antennas are essential for wireless communications, navigation, radar, radio communication and science. Their main function is to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves. Until now, antennas were rigid and inflexible, something that is about to change thanks to a project by…

Formula 1 motor racing is a demanding sport, where the quest for performance and speed is essential. But behind every sensation offered to spectators, every fraction of a second counts. Moreover, performance is not only based on the driver’s skills,…

3D printing has been revolutionizing medicine for years: from 3D-printed custom drugs to bioprinted replicas of human tissue, the technology promises to change how treatments are administered, offering an unprecedented level of personalization. Now, researchers at Caltech have minuscule robots…

For much of his career, Russ Maines has been dedicated to designing bombs with cast, forged or pressed metals. However, these bombs were expensive and not scalable. So, as a Test and Evaluation Division Director at the Naval Surface Warfare…

A team of researchers at Oregon State University, led by Devin Roach, has developed a revolutionary technique for 3D printing materials that can change shape. The material is programmed and once printed, it moves like muscles. These materials, known as…