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3D Printed Surfboard: Researchers Test Different Bio-Inspired Core Structures
Just as a New Zealand-based surfer was inspired by the humpback whale and the microgrooves of shark skin when creating his surfboard fins, so too was a team of international…
China: 3D Printing Patient-Specific Guides to Improve Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chinese researchers are using new technology to improve the total knee arthroplasty (TKA), outlining their findings in ‘Accuracy of a Novel 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Intramedullary Guide to Control Femoral Component Rotation…
UNO Researchers Looking for Study Participants to Test 3D Printed Prosthetic Arms
It’s necessary to perform studies on medical devices, 3D printed or otherwise, to make sure they’re working the way they’re supposed to be. Some examples we’ve heard about include: a…
Copper3D Antimicrobial Filament Device Attempts To Reduce HIV Transmission From Breastfeeding
3D printing startup Copper3D, based in Chile and the US, uses nano-copper additives, and adds antimicrobial properties to polymers like PLA and TPU to create antibacterial 3D printed objects. Last…
3D Printing in Construction: Fast-setting Aerogel and Phosphate-based Binders Offer Low Conductivity
In this study, researcher Mohammad Hajmohammadian Baghban explores the ever-expanding field of printing with cement and composites. Outlining his findings in the recently published ‘Thermal insulating cementitious composite containing aerogel…
Parameter Optimization for 3D Printing of Continuous Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites
In the recently published ‘A Sensitivity Analysis-Based Parameter Optimization Framework for 3D Printing of Continuous Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites,’ researchers continue to explore the world of enhanced materials for fabrication of…
3D Printing Microneedles for Biomedical Applications
In the recently published ‘Biocompatible 3D Printed Microneedles for Transdermal, Intradermal, and Percutaneous Applications,’ authors Khalil Moussi, Abdullah Bukhamsin, Tania Hidalgo, and Jurgen Kosel explore the use of microneedles in…
Collaborative Research Team Creates 3D Printed Armor Inspired by Chiton Scales
From lobster claws and fish scales to conch shells, humans have often been inspired by nature in the creation of protective gear. Recently, a team of researchers hailing from MIT,…
Polish Research Yields Innovative 3D Printed Energy Harvester
In ‘Pendulum base 3D printed electromagnetic energy harvester,’ researchers Krzysztof Adamski and Rafał Walczak from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology in Poland presented their findings after fabricating an…
Researchers Evaluate Comfort and Stability of 3D Printed Applicators for Oral Cancer Therapy
Oral cancer is on the rise around the world, and it’s especially bad in developing countries, such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India, which don’t have the necessary medical infrastructure…
Evaluating the Performance of 3D Printed Foot Orthoses for People with Flat Feet
People with conditions such as flat feet often turn to custom foot orthoses (FOs), which can be fabricated using 3D printing and scanning technologies at a reduced cost in less…
Silk Fibroin-Reinforced PLA to Make 3D Printed Interlocking Nail for Fracture Healing
A diaphyseal fracture is a common break that occurs along the shaft of a long bone, like the femur, and can be treated with interlocking nails, which are inserted in…
VELO3D Releases Assure for 3D Metal Printing: Stratasys Direct Manufacturing as First Customer
With the release of the VELO3D Assure™ Quality Assurance and Control System for its Sapphire® 3D metal printers, VELO3D also brings on board a heavy hitter in their first customer…
Nanyang Technological University: 3D Printing High-Volume Ash Mixtures for Construction
In the recently published ‘3D printing of high-volume fly ash mixtures for digital concrete construction,’ Nanyang Technological University thesis student Biranchi Panda explores how fly ash-based geopolymers can be improved…
Researchers Testing 3D Printed Hydroxyapatite Structures for Bone Regeneration
In the recently published, ‘Hydroxyapatite Structures Created by Additive Manufacturing with Extruded Polymer,’ Katherine Vanesa López Ambrosio (School of Advanced Materials Discovery / Colorado State University at Fort Collins) tackles…
Romania: Comparing Additively and Conventionally Manufactured Patient-Specific Cranial Implants
A trio of researchers from Bucharest, Romania completed a multi-centre cohort study, entitled “3D patient specific implants for cranioplasty,” about 50 patients from 10 hospitals with a variety of cranial…
Texas Researchers Find Success with 3D Printed Oral Stents
Texas researchers recently conducted a study regarding the use of 3D printed stents, outlining their findings in ‘Creating customized oral stents for head and neck radiotherapy using 3D scanning and…
Chinese Researchers 3D Print Peripheral Nerves for Complex Study Using Enhanced Staining
Researchers are using 3D printing for nerve reconstruction, learning more about how nerves work both functionally and internally in a peripheral capacity. They outlined their methods and results in the…
Investigating the Effects of 3D Printing Temperatures on Copper Metal PLA Composites
In ‘Effect of Printing Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Copper Metal Polylactide Acid,’ authors Mohd Fara Zureel Ikhqwan bin Mohd Arpan and Lim Joon Hoong outline their findings regarding metal…
SmarTech Releases Reports on Aluminum Alloy 3D Printing and the Automotive AM Market
For the last several years, industry analyst firm SmarTech Analysis has been providing the additive manufacturing industry with market data and analysis on topics ranging from 3D printed nanomaterials and metal…
4D Printed Shape Memory Polymers Given Better Performance & Recyclability
Authors Ang Li, Adithya Challapalli, and Guoqiang Li explore a trend that continues to grow: 4D printing. Their findings are explained in the recently published “4D Printing of Recyclable Lightweight…
Successes In 3D Printing Spinal Implants in Two Complex Cases
In the recently published ‘Challenges in the design and regulatory approval of 3D printed surgical implants: a two-case series,’ authors Koen Willemsen, Razmara Nizak, Herke Jan Noordmans, René M Castelein,…
Scientists Use 3D Printed Models to Further Congenital Heart Disease Studies
In the recently published ‘Accurate Congenital Heart Disease Model Generation for 3D Printing,’ researchers explore 3D printing for diagnosis, treatment, and planning in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. CHD usually…
Researchers Create Dynamic Self-Assembly Process for Building Mobile Micromachines
A micromachine has the potential to maniupulate and probe the microscopic world, and can be made up of multiple chemistries, materials, or parts in order to address different functions, such…