3d printed fractals

Sandia’s 3D Printed Solar Power Receivers Up To 20% More Effective Than Current Technology

The power of the sun, better known as solar energy, can be collected and harnessed with solar cells, and used to power 3D printers, modes of transportation, load-bearing carts, long-running motors, and…

Students 3D Print Fractal Growth in a Bounded Shape to Create Bespoke Designs

The ability provided by computer software to quickly ‘grow’ fractals and other complex structures without the need for engaging in endless complex mathematics has made them very popular grounds for…

Fractal Antenna Systems Stays Ahead with 3D Design and Printing

A fractal element antenna is shaped using what’s known as fractal geometry, or a “self similar” complex pattern built from the repetition of a simple shape. It’s the qualities of…

The Beauty of Math! These 3D Printed Fractals Will Blow Your Mind

When I was in school, I admittedly was not a fan of mathematics. It was just something about numbers that turned me away. While my grades held up, and I never failed…