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CT Scanning & 3D Printing Could Reveal New Dinosaur Species Inside Opalized Fossil

In order to get a closer look at, and learn more about creatures that died long ago, like dinosaurs, researchers and historians have turned to 3D printing and 3D scanning…

Reverse-Engineering Vintage Sax Sound with 3D Printed Mouthpiece Replicas

I’ve mentioned before that I’m something of a very amateur, volunteer musician, so I’m always excited to hear about 3D printing applications related to making music. Mechanical engineer Matthew Busch,…

Researchers at New R&D Center Will Use 3D Printing to Manufacture Early Prevention Implants

3D printed implants have been used in all kinds of surgeries, from dental, facial, and spinal to the chest, ears, and hips. But the thing about implants, whether they’re 3D…

3D Scanning Helps Crabby Scientists Gather Data

In one of my elementary school classrooms, we had a hermit crab for a class pet, and when the time came, we’d all gather around its cage to see which…

Shark Skin, 3D Printing, and Aerodynamics

Sharks have very unique skin – it gives the animals some help in rapidly propelling themselves through the water thanks to tiny, teeth-like scales called denticles. Four years ago, scientists…

3D Photomicrography Helped Identify and 3D Print Replica of Oldest Chameleon Fossil Ever Found Encased in Amber

I’m sure that we’ve all seen Jurassic Park at this point and are more than familiar with the concept of ancient creatures preserved inside of fossilized tree resin, which today we…