What if you electroplated a plastic 3D print, and then melted off the plastic to leave just the metal behind? [HEN3DRIK] has ...

New methods for printing objects lead to materials with the flexibility, strength and complexity that nature offers. A new approach in 3D printing uses light to provide flexibility, strength and ...

Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The ...

Failed 3D prints are a natural part of the process, often due to clogged nozzles, bed adhesion issues, or slicing errors.

The reimagined gallery not only presents artefacts in a more structured and thematic layout, but also incorporates 3D visual ...

Physicists at the University of Liège have succeeded in sculpting the surface of water by exploiting surface tension. Using ...

3D printing is a downright futuristic technology. People can use plastic filaments, resin, and other materials to create custom objects. The quality of the print is limited by a user's printer ...

A new printing system called Forust is using scrap wood to 3D print wooden objects that are as structurally sound as regular carved ... These Microscopic Maps of 3D-Printed Metals Look Like Art.

Many Ways to 3D Print. There are several ways to 3D print objects and depending on the size and requirements, a specialty 3D printer is the only option. There are purpose-built printers that can ...

In 3D printing, objects are built layer by layer resulting in tiny gaps and patterns within the object – affecting how heat and fire move through the material. Shen and his team are studying these ...

As more 3D-printing processes enter the field, it is important to consider not only performance metrics such as speed, object size and strength of the printed material, but also the life-cycle ...

For printing, the current design uses a bioplastic common in 3D printing called PLA. The researchers are working to have MobiPrint remove objects it's printed and potentially recycle the plastic.