Bridget O'Neal
Toward a Circular Economy: 3D Printing with Curable Vegetable Oil
Many of us have heard of using vegetable oil for alternative sources of energy like diesel gasoline, but you may be surprised to learn that it can play a role…
Machine Learning & Geopolymers: 3D Printing for Construction
Ali Bagheri and Christian Cremona explore complexities in digital fabrication, sharing their findings in the recently published ‘Formulation of mix design for 3D printing of geopolymers: A machine learning approach.’…
RehabPhone: 3D Printing & SmartPhones Effective in Customized Therapy for Stroke Patients
After a stroke, many patients must travel a long hard road before regaining a sense of normalcy. In the US alone, nearly 7 million individuals have survived from strokes, but…
MIT Researchers 3D Print Soft Electrodes for Neural Transplants
Why is the human brain spectacular? Filled with billions of neurons, it is impressive beyond the capability of any computer, fluidly taking in data, processing it, and acting—all with the…
Researchers 4D Print Chitosan Polymer Hydrogels
Authors Jeong Wook Seo, Su Ryon Shin, Yeon Joo Park, and Jojae Bae share the findings of their recent study in ‘Hydrogel Production Platform with Dynamic Movement Using Photo-Crosslinkable/Temperature Reversible…
Greater Potential for Artificial Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing
Researchers from China continue in the quest to continually top 3D printing capabilities, adding complex layers with other technologies into the fold, as detailed in the recently published ‘Smart additive…
Metal 3D Printing: Enhancing Magnetic Floating Device Systems
Seeking solutions for ‘buckling’ in wall structures and failure in parts, Chalmers University of Technology PhD researcher Bharet Mehta turned to additive manufacturing processes for improved performance in production. Mehta recently…
Colorful Structures Made with Just One 3D Printing Ink
With the use of nonequilibrium self-assembly with direct-write 3D printing, researchers have created photonic crystals (PCs) with tunable structure color. Inspired by nature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of…
3D Printed Fuel Cells May Be Catalyst for Change in Energy Sector
Consumption of energy around the world and never-ending demand leads researchers to continue searching for clean, sustainable alternatives. In the quest to slow global warming, we must begin to prevent…
Visagio & DiManEx Partner to Streamline Additive Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management
Visagio and DiManEx are combining efforts to strengthen production processes for clients around the world. Both companies are heavily focused on supply chain management, helping to streamline businesses with innovative…
Chinese 3D Printer Exports Soar Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Since early spring of 2020, there has been much to be serious about, from health to finances. Some of us have had one thing in common though: we have had…
Progress in 3D Printing Microelectromechanical Systems
Tomasz Blachowicz and Andrea Ehrmann, from the Silesian University of Technology in Poland and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in Germany, respectively, have released the details of their recent study…
Antibacterial Properties & Cytocompatibility of EPL in 3D Printed Composite Scaffolds
Chinese researchers continue to study 3D printing materials and structures, releasing their findings in the recently published ‘Study on antibacterial properties and cytocompatibility of EPL coated 3D printed PCL/HA composite…
Recycling Titanium Chips for Metal AM Could Cut CO2 Emissions by 80%
During traditional CNC machining processes, most raw titanium material is wasted. For instance, in the case of machining large parts for aircraft structures results in over 90 percent material waste….
Chinese Researchers Sustain Bioprinted Brain Cells for Four Weeks
In the recently published ‘Engineering of brain-like tissue constructs via 3D Cell-printing technology,’ researchers use 3D models to glean information about neurology on numerous levels, from learning more about neural…
GE Renewable to 3D Print Larger Wind Turbine Bases On-site
Wind turbines can be extremely effective but they must be able to stand up to the elements, meaning that finding the correct materials for long-term use can be challenging. Currently,…
3D Printed Food: Extruding Nutritious, Fiber-Rich Snacks from Composite Flour
Researchers from the Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, have released…
Drug Response Testing: Bioprinting Scaffold-Free Cardiac Constructs
Researchers have come together to make improvements in cardiac medicine, releasing the details of a recent study in “Drug response analysis for scaffold-free cardiac constructs fabricated using bio-3D printer.” Acting…
Network Established to Further Maritime 3D Printing
Maritime Network for 3D Printing is a German cooperation network on a mission to integrate digital fabrication into the naval realm. Their organization is centered around research studies as well…
3D Printing, VR & MR for Better Lung Surgery Outcomes
Scientists from Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences have released the findings of their recent study in ‘Three-dimensional Printing, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality for Pulmonary Atresia: Early Surgical Outcomes Q1…
Remote Controlled 3D Printed Pills to Inhibit Cancer Growth
Central to the treatment of most patients, medication in the form of pills and complex drug delivery systems is expected to change drastically in the coming years too as these…
Skin Repair and Healing: Research into Collagen & Polysaccharide Bioinks
Researchers from Australia and China continue the recent trend for exploring the uses of 3D printing and bioprinting for tissue regeneration and wound healing, reviewing the latest research and techniques…
3D Printing Multi-Drug Delivery Systems for Improved Gastrointestinal Health
International researchers are looking into ways to promote better human health by improving gastrointestinal health, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘A core-shell multi-drug platform to improve gastrointestinal tract…
Bioprinting Yields Promising Results for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Researchers from the US and China have been working together to improve treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), releasing the details of their study in “Functional reconstruction of injured corpus cavernosa…
