Research

It is accepted that additive manufacturing disrupts many modes of production, although it is still difficult to compete for the moment with certain conventional methods, the main reason being speed is still considered too slow. 3D printing of large series…

Researchers at Vanderbilt University in the United States have developed a technique to detect anomalies that may occur in 3D printed parts. The gold particles are used for their ability to start shining as soon as an error appears. Simply put…

BIOLIFE4D, a Chicago-based company that specializes in bio-printing and tissue engineering, recently announced that they have successfully bio-printed 3D human heart tissue. This is the first conclusive results since the $50 million fundraiser by the company last September. Bio-printing could…

French bio-printing specialist, Poietis, has announced a new research agreement with Prometheus, the tissue engineering department of KU Leuven in Belgium. Their goal is to develop bio-printing of advanced therapy drugs in cartilage regeneration. For two years, both actors will…

It appears that bioprinting is gaining more ground as engineers at the University of Illinois have reportedly developed a new sugar-based biomaterial that could have a significant impact on medical engineering and cancer research. The team of engineers has opted…

The arrival of robots in our daily lives is something that still sounds like science-fiction. A few weeks ago we were surprised when we saw the video of a robot dog, the SpotMini, opening a door, but this is just…

After two years of research, electrical engineers from the Chemnitz University of Technology have succeeded in designing a functional electric motor using additive manufacturing from iron, copper, and ceramics. A multi-material engine that illustrates the full potential of 3D printing!…

SME is an American professional association that recently unveiled their Medical AM3DP 2018 Annual Report, which provides a global overview of the impact of additive manufacturing in the medical sector – highlighting the importance of technological innovation to improve the…

A team of researchers from Viterbi University in Los Angeles has found a new way to control sound and vibrations through 3D printing. The team has developed 3D printed metamaterials that are able to block sound waves and mechanical vibrations…

Additive manufacturing pushes the earth’s limits and invades space : Relativity Space is a perfect example! This American startup has invented a 3D printing method to create whole rockets that could well take off in a few years. Their Stargate process would indeed be…

Austin, capital of Texas, is now home to its first 3D printed house. This house was created specifically to show how concrete 3D printing can help developing countries create affordable housing. This project, a collaboration between charity New Story and…

3D printing is a rapidly growing technology with many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. It however has its problems, including that 3D printing cannot be effectively used for mass production, and is limited in speed and accessibility. Another manufacturing technique for…