3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file by laying down successive layers of material. This technology has revolutionized manufacturing, allowing for the rapid prototyping and production of complex shapes that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional subtractive methods. 3D printers work with a variety of materials, including plastics, resins, metals, and even biological substances, making it applicable across diverse industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. The ability to customize products and produce them on-demand offers significant cost and time savings, reduces waste, and opens up new possibilities for design and innovation. 3D printing continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of what can be manufactured and how industries operate.
Better understanding of this natural formation process offers potential for technical developments. A new interdisciplinary study led by molecular biologist Florian Raible from the Max…
An innovative 3D printing method simplifies the manufacturing of multi-material products. Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a method to create complex devices…
Smaller than a coin, this tiny optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go. Researchers from MIT and the University of Texas have developed…
Scientists use laser scanning to generate 3D models of the above-ground parts of the sugar beet plant from a crop field, providing a step forward…
Researchers have developed a bone-like synthetic material using machine learning and 3D printing, aimed at enhancing orthopedic treatments. This new material could potentially replace traditional…
An autonomous robot created a shock-absorbing shape no human ever could. Learn what it means for designing safer helmets, packaging, car bumpers, and more. Within…
Swedish researchers have 3D-printed silica glass micro-optics on optical fibers, enhancing internet speed and connectivity. This technique, more resilient and precise, could revolutionize remote sensing,…
NASA’s superalloy GRX-810, designed for extreme air and spaceflight conditions, is now being licensed to four American companies, enhancing the U.S. economy through improved aerospace…
New 3D printing method produces commercial grade microlenses with smooth surfaces, which could advance optical device design. Researchers in Canada have developed a new 3D…
New study uses 3D printing and genetically modified plant cells to create complex, self-repairing materials that could revolutionize biomanufacturing and construction. Scientists are harnessing cells…
The advance could help make 3D printing more sustainable, enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize. While 3D printing has…
Stanford material engineers have utilized 3D printing to create tens of thousands of hard-to-manufacture nanoparticles, that are expected to lead to the development of new…
A new process for microscale 3D printing creates particles of nearly any shape for applications in medicine, manufacturing, research, and more – at the pace…
The printed solenoids could enable electronics that cost less and are easier to manufacture — on Earth or in space. Imagine being able to build…
A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical…
Metal 3D printing will soon take place in orbit for the first time. A pioneering European-made metal 3D printer is on its way to the…
Their technique could transform a scientific field reliant on cost-prohibitive technology. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a light-based means of printing…
Laser-based additive manufacturing produces high-entropy alloys that are stronger and less likely to fracture. Researchers make a type of material called durable high-entropy alloys (HEAs)…