MaterialsResearchers reproduce the surface of a human tongue thanks to 3D printingResearchers at the University of Leeds, in collaboration with Edinburgh University, have 3D printed soft synthetic surfaces with the same texture as a human tongue. Made of silicone, they could mimic the topology, elasticity and wettability of this complex organ.…Archive
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MaterialsResearchers reproduce the surface of a human tongue thanks to 3D printingResearchers at the University of Leeds, in collaboration with Edinburgh University, have 3D printed soft synthetic surfaces with the same texture as a human tongue. Made of silicone, they could mimic the topology, elasticity and wettability of this complex organ.…
NewsScientists develop new method to 3D print magnetic microstructuresResearchers from the University of Grenoble have developed a new way of 3D printing microstructures deformable with an external magnetic field. In fact, using the two-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D printing technology from the French company, Microlight 3D, the scientists created
NewsTop 5 Videos: 3D printing self-contained structures for living and workingThis week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive: check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you&helli
NewsUppgradera, inspired by IKEA products, opens new perspectives in product developmentWho hasn’t bought any of their furniture, decorative objects or accessories from IKEA? Based on a concept of self-service and ready-to-install kit furniture, the brand surfs on the notion of ease and speed. And yet it can be a real…
Printers3Dnatives Lab: Testing the Go!SCAN 3D scanner from CreaformFounded in 2002 in Quebec, Creaform is one of the pioneering manufacturers of metrology solutions. Acquired in 2012 by AMETEK Inc., a leading group in measuring instruments, over the years the company has developed several professional 3D scanners for industries…
NewsLONGER launches Orange 4K, an ultra-precise LCD 3D printerOriginally from Shenzhen, China, Longer launched its 3D printing business back in 2014. The company manufactures three distinct types of machines: desktop FDM 3D printers (known to manufacturers under the Alfawise brand), low-cost resin 3D printers and a range of…
NewsUsing additive manufacturing to break the codes of architectureThe HS HITECH 3D printing service uses additive manufacturing to build modular structures including customised structural elements called Blobee. Thanks to HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology, they were able to design the various joints of a glass substructure, surpassing curr
MaterialsContinuous Composites opens 7,500 sq-foot demonstration facility for composite 3D printingFounded in 2015, Continuous Composites is opening a 7,500 square foot facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Idaho. The new building demonstrates their patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology at the largest scale to date, increasing thei
PrintersVaporFuse Surfacing, a green solution for improved part propertiesWhen it comes to the additive manufacturing workflow, we often discuss different printing technologies and modeling software, but it seems like post-processing is not being talked about enough. Yet the subsequent treatment of prints is a crucial step as it…
Applications3D printed anatomical models transform surgical planningIn the medical sector, additive manufacturing technologies are slowly but surely having more impact on treatment outcomes for patients than they once were. For example, they can be used to create tailor-made medical devices thanks to enhanced design freedom during…
MaterialsScientists create healthy snacks from micro-algae 3D printingIn the food industry, 3D printing technologies are changing the way we produce and consume foods. They can help create analogues of meat products, recycle food waste, or customize the shape and properties of dishes for example. Most people being…
ApplicationsSatair produces the first certified 3D printed metal flying spare part for AirbusSatair, an Airbus services company, recently provided one of its airline customers with one of, if not the first, certified 3D printed metal flying spare part in the world. The part is actually a wingtip fence for an A320ceo aircraft…