3D Printing
Robotic hand complete with bones, ligaments, and tendons
A team of researchers have successfully printed a robotic hand complete with bones, ligaments, and tendons, all made from different polymers, using a novel laser scanning technique.
Hexagon industrialises additive manufacturing with software suite
Hexagon empowers shopfloors to industrialise additive manufacturing with its brand new software suite.
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials online in 30 seconds
igus has expanded its 3D printing range for wear-resistant, lubrication-free special parts – now providing service life, costs, material properties, and delivery times.
3D-circuits - enabling 3D-placement of electronic components
Modern electronic assemblies are becoming more complex with an increasing number of components. This makes it difficult to fit all parts into the limited space available for printed circuit boards (PCBs).
BMF qualifies Mechnano Formula1µ for 10 and 25 micron printers
To support additional material options for its customers, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has qualified Mechnano’s Formula1µ resin for use in its 10 micron S240 printers and the company’s newest 3D printer platform, the 25 micron microArch S350.
3D printing reinforced structures using mushrooms
At the Institute of Architecture and Media at Graz University of Technology, the Shape Lab research group developed a new material named MyCera composed of clay, wood sawdust, and mycelium (vegetative part of fungi).
Bioprinting in space to “address critical health challenges”
Researchers from the University of Manchester are embarking on a two-year project aimed at transforming bioprinting technology in microgravity environments.
Apple is rumoured to be 3D printing its new smart watches
According to reports, Apple is testing the use of 3D printing to make the stainless-steel chassis for its new smart watches.
India’s first 3D printed post office
L&T Construction, the Indian construction company and specialist in the 3D construction printing industry in India, unveils the country's 3D printed post office, a project completed in just 43 days.
Improving properties of materials in additive electronics
Many people are familiar with the negative effects hydrodynamic cavitation can have on bulk solid materials such as nautical propeller blades, fluid pump parts, and other manufacturing equipment.