
INVESTIGATION & DESIGN
Investigation & design
How to change the way wheelchairs are designed and manufactured with 3D printing
Replique and HP have developed customized wheelchairs enabled through digital inventory and on-demand 3D printing ( Read more... )

Investigation & design
Researchers develop a 3D bioprinted heart to study in space
AstroCardia is a project that seeks to improve heart health. It will be sent to the International Space Station to better study the aging of the heart and create a suitable research model for this organ. ( Read more... )

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Invisible labeling system on 3D printed objects
Developed by MIT researchers, BrightMarkers are invisible fluorescent tags embedded in physical objects to enhance motion tracking, virtual reality, and object detection. ( Read more... )

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Scientists Showcase 3D Printed Corals And Carbon Negative Concrete For Marine Conservation
The idea has been presented by scientists from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) at the 18th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, where current innovations in materials and marine conservation science are on display. ( Read more... )

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‘Human inks’ to 3D printing human tissues
HU3DINKS project brings together expert companies for the development of human tissue-based inks ( Read more... )

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MIT engineers develop a soft, 3D-printable, metal-free electrode
A new jelly-like material could replace metals as electrical interfaces for pacemakers, cochlear implants and other electronic implants ( Read more... )

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Advancing Bio-Based Cosmetic Testing with 3D Reconstructed Skin
L'Oréal partners with Bakar Labs at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, a biotech incubator. This collaboration opens avenues for Bakar Labs incubated startups to benefit and gain access to L'Oréal's 3D reconstructed skin models, free of charge. ( Read more... )

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How will the European Space Agency reduce the weight of electronic components in its missions?
A standard satellite can contain thousands of electronic parts, so ESA is studying the possibility of using 3D printing to increase overall robustness and reduce mass, manufacturing time and costs. ( Read more... )

Investigation & design
R&D in rapid prototyping of 3D printed electronic products
Neotech Delivers First Next Generation 15XBT 3D Printer to NAITEC ( Read more... )

Investigation & design
Is it possible to 3D print a VTEC engine like Honda's?
On this occasion, YouTuber Camden Bowen, who 3D prints real engines and components on the market, has shown that a 3D printer can make a VTEC engine that runs on air. ( Read more... )
