Researchers from Harvard University and the California Institute of Technology have developed origami-inspired soft robotic systems that adopts task-specific configurations on demand. Of the systems …
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High-definition 3D printed organ models? German scientists think the answer is clear
Scientists at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich have developed a new technique to make organs, and even whole organisms transparent – which aims to lead to high-fiedlity 3D printed models.…
Unpicking the “world’s first” 3D printed heart from Tel Aviv University
Today, a paper detailing how to 3D print hearts and cardiac patches was published in Advanced Science journal. Dubbed a “world first,” this research was conducted by a team of scientist at…
Brigham and Women’s Hospital successfully 3D bioprints blood vessels
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have successfully 3D bioprinted tubular structures which imitate the human body’s vessels. According to BWH’s report, the 3D bioprinting technique all…
Veterans Affairs investigates healing potential of 3D printed lungs
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for military healthcare is applying 3D printing to the development of artificial lungs. Though still a very early proof-of-concept project, Dr. Jo…
RMIT 3D printed implant study proves our bodies thrive off diamonds
While it may not be as a catchy as the famous song from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, research from RMIT University argues that diamonds are (also) a 3D printer’s best friend. More specifically, dia…
3D bioprinting deemed an important tool for understanding brain disease
3D bioprinting could be the exact tool that researchers need to discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease and strokes. Though animal models exist for the purpose of neurovascular research, a technical…
Harvard 3D prints robots embedded with sensors that react to objects like humans
Researchers from Harvard University have developed a method for creating soft robots with embedded sensors capable of sensing movement, pressure, touch, and temperature. Inspired by the human “somato…
Tissue 3D printing expedited with finer in-air microfluidics at Twente
3D printing is instrumental in next generation pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine. The flexibility of the technique allows it to be used in a number of ways from providing the perfect microenvi…
Harvard solves nature’s composite materials puzzle with rotational 3D printing
Composite materials, found naturally in teeth and shells, or synthetically as reinforced concrete, car tires and plywood, rely on the arrangement of fibers to create superior strength. In man-made obj…