3D Forms

04/07/2017

03/07/2017

Researchers at MIT have used 3D printing to replicate the innate toughness of a conch shell.The research found a 3D printed structure was up to 85% stronger by mimicking the criss-crossed layers typically found in the shell. The researchers, Grace Gu, Mahdi Takaffoli, and McAfee Professor of Enginee...

03/07/2017

The U.S Department of the Navy (DoN) has revealed plans to use a blockchain to control its 3D printers.The U.S Navy is increasing its implementation of 3D printing and earlier this year ordered its first Concept Laser metal 3D printer and also recently produced its first 3D printed aircraft part.Lie...

03/07/2017

Lithuanian software company, Neurotechnology has announced the development of a 3D printer that operates using ultrasonic particle manipulation.The ultrasonic 3D printing technology was demonstrated by the company's Ultrasound Research Group and has particular potential for electronics. Research eng...

03/07/2017

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have successfully implemented an innovative new treatment for creating synthetic bones into a dog. The process is hoped to lead to human bone implants from a 3D printer.The implantation was used to save the two-years old Munsterlander named Eva and the technol...