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New Viscous Sheet Simulation Technique Enables Color 3D Printing

Changxi Zheng, assistant professor of computer science at Columbia Engineering along with China's Zhejiang University researchers has created a method that enabling hydrographic printing, with exact alignment. Hydrographic printing is a well-known industrial process that transfers color ink of a thin film to the surface of 3D structures to color them.

26 May 2015

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

Indian Institute of Science and Rice University researchers are studying how mollusks can withstand high pressures at the bottom of the ocean. Mollusks have a soft interior but their exterior shell is designed in a way that protects them even in very difficult conditions.

21 May 2015

MIT Researchers Explore Spider Silk to Design High Strength Low Density Materials

Spider silk has been widely researched for its superior material properties and attractive structure. It is known to be stronger than steel. MIT researchers in particular have explored its uniqueness to enable the probable creation of artificial resources capable of imitating natural silk’s amazing properties.

20 May 2015

Hydrogels Reinforced with 3D Printed Microfiber Holds Promise for Joint Repair, Breast Reconstruction

Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) consider that a new approach that involves a combination of 3D-printed microfiber scaffolding and hydrogels holds promise for more effective usage of biocompatible materials for repairing human tissues.

19 May 2015

NASA’s $2.25 Million Challenge to Build 3D-Printed Habitat for Deep Space Exploration

NASA and America Makes are hosting a novel $2.25 million competition, which involves designing and constructing a 3D-printed habitat for deep space exploration.

18 May 2015

Website Allows Everyone to Get Inspired and Make 3D Printed Products

A pioneering new website launched by a Hertfordshire firm is bringing 3D printing to the “masses”.

13 May 2015

Igus to Highlight New Tribopolymer Materials at Plastics Design & Moulding 2015

Plastic materials specialist igus® will be showcasing a range of its new tribopolymer materials for the plastics design and moulding industry at this year’s Plastics Design & Moulding (PDM) event, taking place in Telford on 16th – 17th June.

From Igus UK 12 May 2015

Airbus Produces Aircraft with 1000 3D Printed Parts in Partnership with Stratasys

Top aircraft manufacturer Airbus has partnered with Stratasys, a global manufacturing leader in 3D printing and additives, to use Stratasys FDM 3D Production Systems to manufacture more than 1000 flight parts for its novel A350 XWB aircraft in 2014.

From Stratasys Ltd. 7 May 2015

New Medical Study on Use of 3D Printed Splints to Treat Terminal Tracheobronchomalacia in Babies

Researchers from University of Michigan have successfully helped in finding a solution to treat severe tracheobronchomalacia using customized 3D printed airway splints.

1 May 2015

3Dponics Set to Introduce Next-Generation 3D-Modeling Tool, 3Dcreative.ly

3Dponics Inc. is set to launch 3Dcreative.ly, a next-generation 3D-modeling tool that features a number of new and exciting functionalities that give users complete creative control over their digital files.

28 Apr 2015

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

3D Printing News

New Viscous Sheet Simulation Technique Enables Color 3D Printing

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

MIT Researchers Explore Spider Silk to Design High Strength Low Density Materials

Hydrogels Reinforced with 3D Printed Microfiber Holds Promise for Joint Repair, Breast Reconstruction

NASA’s $2.25 Million Challenge to Build 3D-Printed Habitat for Deep Space Exploration

Website Allows Everyone to Get Inspired and Make 3D Printed Products

Igus to Highlight New Tribopolymer Materials at Plastics Design & Moulding 2015

Airbus Produces Aircraft with 1000 3D Printed Parts in Partnership with Stratasys

New Medical Study on Use of 3D Printed Splints to Treat Terminal Tracheobronchomalacia in Babies

3Dponics Set to Introduce Next-Generation 3D-Modeling Tool, 3Dcreative.ly

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

4The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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