3D-Printing : Science World Report

Oct 25, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

Natural Compound Enabling 3D-Printing of Medical Implants Found

Researchers have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated into three-dimensional (3-D) printing processes to create medical implants out of non-toxic polymers. The compound is riboflavin, which is better known as vitamin B2.

Oct 24, 2013 04:11 PM EDT

3D-Printed Architecture Based on Computational Design

Two ETH researchers from the Institute for Technology in Architecture have created an immersive space from artificial sandstone with a 3D printer. The work is currently on display in Orléans, France.

Oct 21, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

EU Initiative Boosts 3D-Printing for Space With New High-Tech Alloy Factories

3D printing is getting ready to revolutionise space travel. ESA is paving the way for 3D-printed metals to build high-quality, intricate shapes with massive cost savings.

Oct 10, 2013 11:06 PM EDT

3D-Printed Microscopic Cages Confine Bacteria in Tiny Zoos for the Study of Infections

By caging bacteria in microscopic houses, scientists at The University of Texas at Austin are studying how communities of bacteria, such as those found in the human gut and lungs, interact and develop infections.

Oct 04, 2013 09:42 PM EDT

Turns Out 3D-Printing At Home is Both Cheaper And Greener Than Factory Products

Making stuff on a 3D printer uses less energy—and therefore releases less carbon dioxide—than producing it en masse in a factory and shipping it to a warehouse.

Sep 26, 2013 04:57 PM EDT

Astonishing 3D-Printed Room Designed by Computer Algorithms

The world’s first 3D printed human-scale structure seen here was designed and created by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger out of plain sand.

Sep 19, 2013 02:53 PM EDT

3D-Printing Boom: Craftsmanship Enters the Digital Era

Three-dimensional printers – once available to a small circle of high-tech firms and professionals – are now available to the general public. The ability to produce a prototype quickly and with minimal investment is a boon for the creative sector.

Aug 29, 2013 09:52 PM EDT

3D-Printing Is Booming As The Buzz Catches On

3D printing stocks jumped early this week following analyst Kenneth Wong’s assertion that the market could triple in the next five years. But why the sudden attention?

Aug 27, 2013 03:23 PM EDT

3D-Printed Rocket Engine Component Sets New Standard in Test

The largest 3-D printed rocket engine component NASA ever has tested blazed to life Aug. 22 during an engine firing that generated a record 20,000 pounds of thrust.

Jul 30, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

3D Printing Could Become Mainstream: Make it Yourself to Save (Video)

3D printing may be coming out of the lab and into your living room. At least, that's what one scientist believes. New research shows that 3D printing could save American consumers thousands of dollars, which could be the incentive needed for it to enter the mainstream in a big way.

Jul 26, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

Hot-Fire Tests Show 3-D Printed Rocket Parts Rival Traditionally Manufactured Parts

Engineers know that 3-D printed rocket parts have the potential to save NASA and industry money and to open up new affordable design possibilities for rockets and spacecraft.

Jul 11, 2013 04:40 PM EDT