TOP 5 VIDEOS: 3D printed Moon models, micro robots and much more!
This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we touch on 3D printed Moon models, micro 3D printed robots and much more! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: 3D printed Moon models
The AstroReality LUNAR Models are high definition 3D printed Moon models that you can hold in your hands. Using industrial additive manufacturing technology available today, LUNAR is modeled to 0.006 millimeters per pixel precision, based on data captured by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. With its Augmented Reality app – AstroReality, you will be able to experience the Moon in your hands and through your smartphone. Find out more below!
Top 2: A micro 3D printed robot
Using a method called multi-photon lithography, these tiny robots are 3D printed at micro scale. Micro 3D printing is a rather new segment of additive manufacturing that companies are starting to explore for multiple applications. Swarms of these 3D printed micro robots could work together. One day, they could be used inside our body to treat diseases for example. This is what Georgia Tech researchers are working toward.
Top 3: Custom 3D printed heart valves
Researchers in Zürich and Cape Town have been developing custom fit 3D printed heart valves. These 3D printed valves are made by silicone additive manufacturing. One of the benefits of 3D printing technologies is that they allow to personalise objects to suit patient’s needs, something much harder to achieve using traditional manufacturing methods. Check out the process behind these personalised 3D printed heart valves below!
Top 4: Small series production using 3D printing
The following video showcases the 3D printing workflow behind the production of a small series. From 3D modelling the part, to 3D printing it, you will get a complete look at what this procedure looks like. Additive manufacturing has been mostly used for rapid prototyping until now, but this is changing. Many companies are integrating the technology for series production, using industrial machines. Check it out!
Top 5: 3D printing to heal fractures
From the age of 30, bone density starts to diminish, which leads to a higher probability of fractures. 3D printed regenerative bone matrix can repair damaged bone. In the following video, ROKIT Healthcare showcases how an artificial bone scaffold is made with biomaterials to model or regenerate the bone, and combat aging.
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