Research has been conducted into the viability of 3D printed removable partial dentures (RPD) in comparison to conventionally cast metal RPDs. The outcome of the month-long clinical trial demonstrated…
Lawrence Livermore creates 4D printed silicone with direct ink writing and shape memory polymers
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published research into 4D printed silicones. LLNL combines its direct ink writing method with shape memory polymers to create silicone structures tha…
ETH Zurich uses 3D printing to create “first entirely soft artificial heart”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a silicone artificial heart using a 3D printer. According to the Swiss group, the silicone structure is “the first entirely soft artificial heart.” D…
Linglong Tire working on China’s first 3D printed tire project
Chinese tire manufacturer Linglong Tire is developing the country’s first 3D printed tire along with Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT). The Chinese company has approached the addi…
British National Health Service appoints its first-ever biomedical 3D technician
The British National Health Service (NHS) has appointed its first ever biomedical 3D technician to create 3D printed models for facial reconstruction surgery. With a background in forensic reconstruct…
University of Georgia uses 3D printing to create arm brace for running back Sony Michel
The University of Georgia (UGA) has documented its use of a 3D printer to create an arm brace for running back Sony Michel. In a short feature video UGA’s Director of Sports Medicine Ron Courson…
Spanish collaboration develops unique process to 3D print copper induction coils
Spanish company GH Induction has teamed up with additive manufacturing specialists Aidimme to 3D print copper induction coils. The two companies, both based in Valencia, have together developed a uniq…
3D Printing News Sliced: IKEA, 3D Hubs, Made in Space, Roboze, Spatial Corp
3D printing news to be Sliced today features: 3D Hubs, IKEA, Bea Åkerlund, DyeMansion, Materflow, Wazp, Roboze, Inovsys, Fridman Gallery, Spatial and Made in Space. 3D Hubs announces winners of 2017 S…
Johnson Matthey 3D prints with precious metals to produce anti-bacterial prosthesis
British chemical company Johnson Matthey has identified the potential of 3D printing with precious metals for medical applications. As part of consortium the company use 3D printing to create anti-bac…
NASA grants West Virginia University $100,000 for 3D printed titanium oxide foam research aboard ISS
NASA has awarded a $100,000 grant to researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) to explore the use of 3D printed titanium dioxide foam aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Research will ta…