All articles tagged with #3d printing
The article discusses the upcoming release of xTool's advanced UV printer, expected in late 2026, which can print on various hard surfaces with textured, full-color designs, marking a significant development in consumer UV printing technology.
Scientists are exploring the use of Earth's microbes, specifically Sporosarcina pasteurii and Chroococcidiopsis, to transform Martian soil into building materials and produce oxygen, potentially enabling sustainable habitats on Mars through biocementation and 3D printing, reducing the need for transporting materials from Earth and supporting long-term human settlement.
A detailed guide on building a high-performance, realistic shifter for sim racing using 3D printed parts, metal hardware, and Arduino for detection, offering a cost-effective and customizable alternative to commercial options.
A creator demonstrates a novel, non-optical 3D-printed 'lens' that produces pixelated images by guiding light through a fine grid of cylindrical tubes, creating a unique artistic effect, with potential for further development.
Photos and a 3D printable mockup of the rumored iPhone Fold suggest a radical new form factor with a wider, shorter aspect ratio, though the accuracy of the design is uncertain and based on unverified leaks. The mockup allows enthusiasts with 3D printers to explore the device's potential look and feel, despite possible inaccuracies in the folding mechanism.
The article discusses how individuals with a 3D printer can create their own iPhone fold dummy, highlighting the DIY potential for tech enthusiasts and makers to customize and prototype phone designs.
A designer explores integrating origami techniques into 3D printed parts, creating flexible and strong structures by modifying fold lines and using offset panels, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with 3D printing.
An improved, easy-to-build miniature cloud chamber is demonstrated using common components and 3D printing, allowing visualization of radioactive particles for under $100, making it accessible for DIY science enthusiasts.
Disney is advancing its theme park attractions by incorporating large-scale 3D-printed props, such as a canoe for the Jungle Cruise ride, created by the Florida-based company Haddy. This technology allows for faster, more cost-effective production of scenic elements, maintaining the whimsical aesthetic while enabling easy modifications and recycling of materials. Disney's collaboration with 3D printing startups aims to enhance storytelling and reduce manufacturing time and costs for park set pieces and decor.
The article provides a list of 10 simple and practical 3D printing projects suitable for beginners, including items like measuring cups, smartphone stands, chess sets, coat hooks, storage boxes, cable organizers, bag clips, funnels, pen holders, and bottle openers, emphasizing ease of printing and usefulness for home and desk organization.
A North Carolina-based company, Precise Bio, successfully performed the first human cornea transplant using 3D-printed, lab-grown tissue, marking a major breakthrough in regenerative ophthalmology and potentially addressing the global shortage of donor corneas.
Scientists at ETH Zurich have successfully 3D printed muscle tissue in microgravity conditions using parabolic flights, marking a significant step toward creating functional human organs for transplantation and advancing space medicine. This research could help address organ donor shortages and improve health for astronauts on long missions.
A cyclist severely burned in a drunk driving accident received a 3D-printed facial prosthetic from the NHS, highlighting advances in medical technology and the impact of such injuries.
Recent research on a 407-million-year-old plant fossil, Asteroxylon mackiei, challenges the idea that Fibonacci spirals are a universal feature of plant evolution, suggesting these patterns may have evolved later and indicating greater diversity in early plant structures. Modern technology like 3D printing played a key role in these discoveries.
Swiss researchers have developed a novel method of 'cultivating' metal by infusing a hydrogel framework with metal salts and chemically converting them into dense, high-strength metal structures, which are significantly stronger and less shrinkage-prone than traditional 3D printed metals, with promising applications in energy and biomedical fields.