Swinburne uses tiny 'BioSphere' beads to grow stem cells for 3D bio-printed cartilage repair
Apr.20, 2018 -
A group of researchers at Australia's Swinburne University is developing a new 3D bio-printing method. Their BioSphere project makes use of thousands of tiny polymer beads in order to more efficiently grow stem cells, which will then be used to repair tissue using a handheld 'Bio-pen'.
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Windsor biologists 3D print robo-toads to help study real toads' unusual mating ritual
Apr.19, 2018 -
A team of researchers at Canada's University of Windsor have 3D printed robotic toads to study unusual mating behaviour. The realistic replica toads are being placed amongst real ones to stimulate behaviour, in an effort to solve the mystery of brown toads in Costa Rica turning yellow for one day a year.
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BASF and Essentium create extra-strong 3D printed plastic/carbon fiber prosthetic leg
Apr.19, 2018 -
The partnership between BASF and Essentium has recently developed an innovative new product for the prosthetics market. The 3D printed device consists of a leg and a foot and an extra-strong plastic/carbon fiber socket, made using BASF's Ultramid polyamide material, and it was produced through Essentium's TriFusion Devices subsidiary.
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Shapeways raises $30 million to expand 3D printing marketplace
Apr.19, 2018 -
Shapeways, a New York-based 3D printing company, today announced $30M Series E led by Lux Capital. Other participants in this round include Union Square Ventures, INKEF Capital and Andreessen Horowitz all recommitting as earlier investors.
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3D Housing 05: EU's first 3D printed house debuts at Milan Design Week 2018
Apr.19, 2018 -
Engineering company Arup and CLS Architects' much-anticipated '3D printed one-bedroom house' has been revealed at the Salone del Mobile design in Milan. The event, hosted from April 17 to 22, features the 3D printed home in Milan's central Piazza Cesare Beccaria, where guests can admire its 3D printed structure.
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CEAD's huge CFAM 3D printer for shipbuilding completes first successful tests
Apr.19, 2018 -
Dutch company CEAD has successfully carried out some important tests on its large-format CFAM 3D printer. The huge machine, which is intended for maritime and construction applications, will now be completed at a new facility near TU Delft.
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Peak Sport releases first 3D printed volleyball shoes
Apr.19, 2018 -
China's Peak Sport has released the first range of 3D printed shoes for volleyball. The shoes were developed by gathering data from a number of professional players and creating an advanced design for improved cushioning, which was then printed using SLS technology.
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BMW demos futuristic S1000RR motorcycle with 3D printed chassis and swingarm
Apr.19, 2018 -
BMW Group has recently demonstrated a new motorcycle design that takes advantage of the potential of 3D printing technology. The futuristic-looking S1000RR is a prototype that was on display at the BMW Group Digital Day in Spain, and it has a 3D printed chassis and swingarm.
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Griffith uses 3D bio-printing to design personalized replacement bone for SLIL wrist injuries
Apr.19, 2018 -
A new bio-printing project at Australia's Griffith University is intended to improve treatment of SLIL wrist injuries. It will make use of 3D printed scaffolds to re-grow ligament and bone tissue in the wrist, potentially saving the mobility of patients and preventing osteoarthritis.
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Apr.18, 2018 -
In case you've fallen behind again with all the latest 3D printing developments (and we wouldn't be surprised if you had), we've got another round-up to get you back up to speed. Top stories this time are Apworks being acquired by Aerotec and Adaptive3D launching a new polymer material, and there's many more besides.
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Rice's 3D printed cervix models help teach cervical cancer screening
Apr.18, 2018 -
A group of students at Rice University have developed a device that can assist in the treatment and diagnosis of cervical cancer. The 3D printed device has a number of cervix models which can be used for training, and it will be particularly helpful for medical professionals in areas with limited resources.
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UNL Professor Prahalada Rao awarded $500k for new metal 3D printing process to eliminate flaws
Apr.18, 2018 -
A researcher at Nebraska-Lincoln University has been awarded a major grant by the National Science Foundation. Prahalada Rao will be developing a new data-driven 3D printing process, that could eliminate flaws in metal parts.
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TU Chemnitz builds electrical motor using copper, ceramics and iron in a single 3D print
Apr.18, 2018 -
A team of researchers at TU Chemnitz has succeeded in fabricating the first fully 3D printed electrical motor, after over two years of research. The motor was put together using an advanced 3D printing technique that uses viscous pastes, simultaneously printing ceramics and metallic materials.
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U.S. Army 3D prints squid-like soft robots for improved stealth in combat
Apr.18, 2018 -
A joint research project between the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Army has taken inspiration from nature for 3D printed soft robots. The robots' motion is based on that of invertebrates, as this allows for improved flexibility with less complex mechanisms and electronics, increasing the viability for battlefield use.
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Lockheed Martin, PADT, Stratasys to 3D print over 100 parts for NASA's Orion capsule
Apr.18, 2018 -
More than 100 parts for U.S. space agency NASA's deep-space capsule Orion will be made by 3D printers, using technology that experts say will eventually become key to efforts to send humans to Mars. Lockheed Martin, PADT, Stratasys to 3D print over 100 parts for NASA's Orion capsule
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UW researchers 3D print innovative 'smart' device for ordering laundry detergent
Apr.17, 2018 -
A group of students at the University of Washington has used 3D printing technology in order to make a useful household device. Their 'smart' device can be fitted to the cap of a bottle of laundry liquid, and it is capable of sending a message to a phone to order more detergent through the Amazon app, when the bottle is almost empty.
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Dartmouth researchers create 'smart' 3D printing ink that responds to stimuli
Apr.17, 2018 -
A team of researchers based at Dartmouth has developed a new form of 'smart' ink for 3D printing. This would enable the production of '4D' structures, which are capable of adapting their structure or properties according to external factors like chemical or heat stimuli.
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'Pathfinder to Flexible Manufacturing' Raise3D adds improvements to Pro2 3D printers
Apr.17, 2018 -
Raise 3D has added further improvements to its Pro2 range of 3D printers. The company is intending these desktop FDM machines to be used in series as part of smart factories, contributing towards its concept of 'Flexible Manufacturing'.
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Carnegie Mellon converts desktop 3D printer into open-source bio-printer for under $500
Apr.17, 2018 -
Carnegie Mellon researchers have developed a new open-source 3D bio-printer for under $500. They put the system together by modifying a desktop FDM machine with a special large-volume syringe pump extruder, and are hoping that its accessibility will encourage more innovation and development of bio-technologies.
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Nike's 3D printed Zoom Vaporfly Elite Flyprint to boost Eliud Kipchoge's London Marathon 2018
Apr.17, 2018 -
Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge will run this year's London Marathon in a pair of Nike trainers that were developed using 3D printing technology. The company used its Flyprint system to individually print threads of the upper fabric, in an effort to reduce weight and help Kipchoge achieve the fastest-ever marathon run.
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VTT 3D prints 'smart' metal shaft in big step towards industrial A.I.
Apr.17, 2018 -
Finland's VTT research centre has developed a proof-of-concept for a 'smart' metal component. The 3D printed part is a metal shaft for a bearing, and it has embedded sensors that allow it to provide feedback on its own performance in real-time.
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Apr.16, 2018 -
In case the speed of 3D printing developments is getting a little too much for you, we've got another news round-up to stop you from falling behind. The latest stories you might have missed out on include a new aluminium powder for AM developed by Aeromet International and partners, a new biocomposite from UPM, and many more besides.
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BMW to open new $12 million Additive Manufacturing Campus in 2019
Apr.16, 2018 -
BMW has announced that it will be opening a new Additive Manufacturing Campus sometime in 2019. Costing around $12 million, the facility will be located just north of Munich and will be focused on interdisciplinary training and developing the most cutting-edge solutions to manufacturing problems.
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Researchers 3D print robust, superelastic foam with tunable properties for footwear and car seating
Apr.16, 2018 -
A group of researchers at Cleveland's Cape Western Reserve University have fabricated a new superelastic foam material. Using 3D printing, they modified the structure of polyurethane to have tunable properties as well as high levels of robustness and elasticity, and the foam could be useful for footwear, seating and other purposes.
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Youtuber James Bruton awarded Guinness World Record for tallest 3D printed sculpture of a human
Apr.16, 2018 -
A maker based in the UK has been awarded the Guinness World Record for world's largest 3D printed human sculpture. The statue, which stands at 3.62m (11.8 ft), is modelled after its maker James Bruton and took over 500 hours to print.
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E&G and U.S. Navy use HP Jet Fusion technology to explore 3D printed explosives
Apr.16, 2018 -
E&G Associates, a company formed by engineering grads from the University of Tennessee, is collaborating with the U.S. Navy on explosives research. The company will be making use of HP's Jet Fusion 3D printing technology to explore different shapes and material combinations, with tests carried out at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Apr.15, 2018 -
3D printing news keeps coming thick and fast, and it can be tough to keep up sometimes. That's why we've got another round-up for you, so you can get back up to speed on everything that's been happening recently. Stories this time around include the development of a pioneering new 3D bio-printing method at Finland's Aalto University, an exciting partnership between Etihad Airways and 3D printer manufacturer BigRep, and many more.
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