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3D Printing Metal Matrix Composites: Liquid Metal with Carbon Fiber
Of additive manufacturing’s (AM) unique strengths is the ability to process metal more easily than is achievable with subtractive manufacturing, which has the added benefit of producing parts with unique…
U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory: 3D Printing Customized Ear Plugs for Soldiers
Researchers JR Stefanson and William Ahroon recently completed a study for the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, releasing their findings in ‘Evaluation of Custom Hearing Protection Fabricated from Digital Ear…
Swiss Researchers Inspired by Butterfly Wing Structure in 3D Printing Ultra-Lightweight Structures
Swiss researchers Marco Pelanconi and Alberto Ortona (both from Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology Institute (MEMTI), University of Applied Sciences (SUPSI)) are testing 3D lightweight structures inspired by butterflies. With…
Gypsum-Based 3D Printing Assists in Classifying Geo-Architectural Rock Specimens
Michelle Williams has authored a study (carried out at Sandia National Laboratories and funded by Laboratory Directed Research and Development) for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and…
Comparing Surface Finish and Post-Processing Methods for SLM 3D Printed Parts
It’s not easy to produce parts that contain internal cooling channels using traditional manufacturing methods, which makes 3D printing an attractive option for easy, precise integration of these channels –…
University of Chemical Technology: Strengthening FDM 3D Printing with Starch Additive for PCL
Researchers from the University of Chemical Technology in Beijing continue the growing trend for strengthening existing materials with additives, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Polycaprolactone/polysaccharide functional composites for…
3D Printing News Briefs: March 27, 2020
We’re beginning today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with a little research, and then moving on to business. An international team of researchers has been experimenting with 3D printed medications that…
Argonne National Laboratory: 3D Printing PEEK Counter-Current Centrifugal Contactor Components
Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory are analyzing materials for use in 3D printing, and have released results in the recently published ‘Additive Manufacturing Fabrication of PEEK Counter-Current Centrifugal Contactor Components.’…
UK Researchers Develop 3D Printed Regulator for Continuous Flow Synthesis in Chemistry
David L Walmsley and Emilie Sellier, UK scientists at Vernalis Research, have 3D printed a new device for flow chemistry applications, outlining their study in the recently published ‘Design and…
Using Robotic GMAW Additive Manufacturing to Make Metal Components for Industrial Applications
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) additive manufacturing is a more affordable metal technology, with a high deposition rate for potentially fabricating medium and large components. Van Thao Le, with Le…
Researchers Imitate Natural Vascular Structures to 3D Print New Systems for Self-Healing in Cement
UK researchers from the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge are studying new systems for construction materials, outlining their results in the recently published ‘A novel biomimetic design of a…
China: Researchers Test 3D Printed Modular Microfluidic Systems
Chinese researchers from the School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at Lingnan Normal University are examining ways to improve the use of microfluidics, outlining their research in the recently published…
University of Washington Researchers Analyze Effects of Powder Reuse on 3D printed Metal Parts
Researchers from the University of Washington are exploring further complexities of material science in metal printing, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Electron beam additive manufacturing of Ti6A14V: Evolution…
MIT Thesis Explores Topology Optimization for 3D Printing in Construction & Civil Engineering
Andrew Novillo, in writing his thesis for the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at MIT, explores topology optimized metal in the recently published ‘Experimentation of a topology-optimized metal structural…
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…
