3D Printing
3D printing medicine for children
Researchers from Texas A&M University are working on developing 3D-printed medication for treating the parasitic infection toxoplasmosis in children. Their aim is to make the treatment more accurate, accessible, and cost-effective as well as improving safety, compared to current options.
Latest in 3D-printed concrete: strength, durability, reduced emissions
A breakthrough in 3D-printing concrete by researchers at the University of Virginia has been achieved. The team have developed a sustainable and printable cementitious composite that combines graphene with limestone and calcined clay cement (LC2), enhancing both strength and durability while decreasing carbon emissions.
3D-printed active electronics
Researchers from MIT have stumbled upon a unique chain of materials that could enable the 3D printing of active electronics. This discovery marks the first successful creation of semiconductor-free, 3D-printed logic gates and resettable fuses.
3D printed glass bricks provide a window of opportunity
MIT engineers are developing 3D printed glass bricks to help reduce the carbon emissions generated from the construction industry and improve the circular economy.
Enabling future generations of self-sensing materials
Research from the University of Glasgow could significantly accelerate the development of advanced 3D-printed materials with applications in sectors such as aerospace, robotics, civil engineering, and more.
Stratasys introduces a new era of 3D printed fashion
Stratasys has announced the launch of its TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station, the next milestone in the evolution of Stratasys 3DFashion technology.
Rapid Fusion allocates 500k+ for new 3D printing solution
A South West engineering team is making significant strides in large-format additive manufacturing with the introduction of its latest innovation. Rapid Fusion has allocated over £500,000 to bring ‘Apollo’ to market, a comprehensive 3D printing solution that leverages robotics to facilitate the production of large-scale components and moulds.
First metal 3D printing in space
In August 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) achieved a milestone by successfully 3D printing a metal part aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
3D printing helps young entrepreneur’s therapy device blossom
Entrepreneur and winner of Innovate UK's 2023 Young Innovators award, Orlando Ely, has turned to additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing, to bring a device that could revolutionise the way people recover from strokes and cognitive impairment a significant step closer to launch.
3D printed vascular grafts advancing cardiovascular surgery
A team of researchers led by the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering have developed small-diameter vascular grafting, using a combination of 3D printing (specifically extrusion printing) and electrospinning techniques, which are used in surgeries to treat cardiovascular diseases. These grafts are designed to replace or bypass damaged blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular diseases.