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3Doodler Used to Improve Indirect Orthodontic Bracket Transfer Trays
3D printing pens are often used when making fun and beautiful works of art, as well as for educational purposes, but they have also proved useful for medical applications as…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 4, 2021: MINI Coopers, Metal 3D Printing & More
We’ve got a little business for you to start off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to materials. Sandvik is set to acquire a leading CAD/CAM software…
How does PLA Color Influence Mechanical Properties in FDM 3D Printing?
All kinds of research has been conducted regarding the mechanical properties of 3D printing materials, such as how they are effected by things like infill density, build orientation, temperature, and…
TU Delft: A New Approach for the 3D Printed Hand Prosthetic
In the recently published ‘Functional evaluation of a non-assembly 3D-printed hand prosthesis,’ authors (from TU Delft) Juan Sebastian Cuellar, Gerwin Smit, Paul Breedveld, Amir Abbas Zadpoor, and Dick Plettenburg outline…
Germany: 3D Printed β-TCP Scaffolds for Bone Replacement
In ‘Inversely 3D-Printed β-TCP Scaffolds for Bone Replacement,’ German researchers predefined pore structures in scaffolding to explore different cell growth behaviors. Using FDM 3D printing and PLA, the team of…
Open Source DIY Telescope Prime Features Raspberry Pi and 3D Printed Parts
While the majority of us are not astronauts, there is a tool that can be used in your home to make you feel like you’re just a little bit closer…
French Researchers Develop Algorithm to Generate Interior Ribbed Support Vaults for 3D Printed Hollow Objects
In 3D printing, every layer of material must be supported by the layer below it in order to form a solid object; when it comes to FFF 3D printing, material…
Mimaki USA and Sindoh Introduce New 3DFF-222 Desktop 3D Printer
In 2015, Mimaki USA, an operating entity of Japanese company Mimaki Engineering, announced that it would begin development of its own full color 3D printer, which was then previewed two years later. The company…
Researchers Compare Human Cadavers and 3D Printed Anatomical Models to Determine Print Accuracy
Surgeons often turn to innovative technology, like 3D printed anatomical models, to get a closer, more detailed look inside a patient’s body ahead of complex procedures. In particular, these models…
Pinshape Ambassador Brett Turnage Releases Two New 3D Printed RC Cars
One of our favorite design ambassadors to cover from 3D printing community and marketplace Pinshape is BTI3Dlabs founder Brett Turnage, who is also a huge racing fanatic. We have previously appreciated his…
Reducing High Porosity and Improving Sealing Properties in Extrusion-Based 3D Printing
While there’s been a lot of ongoing research into what causes structural defects (porosity) and other flaws in metal 3D printed parts, let’s not forget that 3D printed objects made with…
3D Printing News Briefs: February 2, 2018
In celebration of finally leaving the long month of January behind, we’ll start today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some good news – Carbon is celebrating its fifth anniversary! Moving…
New Study Explores Techniques for 3D Printing Lipstick Applicators
By now, you probably realize that 3D printing innovation has a very long reach. While in recent years it may have seemed relegated to creating whimsical items at home, or…
