Researchers from Texas A&M University and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a new family of recyclable, self-healing polymeric 3D printing materials. By increasing the number of crosslinking molecules within existing elastomers, the team found they could give the materials customized levels of strength. The polymers’ covalent permanent networks also demonstrated the ability to detach […]
South African researchers identify solutions for challenges in using bioinks to 3D print tissue constructs
Researchers from the University of Witwatersrand have assessed the challenges of using hydrogel-based bio-inks for 3D printing tissues, and made recommendations to enhance the applications of the technology. The scientists found that although it’s safe and efficiable to 3D print tissues, bioprinting has limitations based on the cost, integrity, and strength of biomaterials used in […]
Researchers from the University of Colorado Denver develop new 3D printing material that mimics biological tissues
Researchers from the University of Colorado Denver and the Southern University of Science and Technology in China, have created a novel 3D printing material that’s able to imitate the behaviours of biological tissues. Using the Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing process, the research team developed a honey-like Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE) resin. When hit […]
3D printing industry news sliced: Satair, VELO3D, 3D Systems, Dimension Inx, REGEMAT, Open Additive, DP Technology and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions across our industry. Today’s edition features updated quality assurance guidance, fresh funding for US universities, a new CFO at 3D Systems, Singaporian marine technology and 3D printed miniature satellites. Read on for the latest news […]
SUTD and SUSTech researchers develop oscillation-assisted DLP 3D printing for fabricating microlens arrays
Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, have proposed a method of fabricating microlens arrays using oscillation-assisted digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing. A microlens array consists of multiple micron-sized lenses with optical surface smoothness. Typically, most 3D printing methods have […]
Researchers develop guidelines for 3D printing miniature soft robots in high resolution
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) have collaborated on the development of process flow guides for 3D printing miniature soft robotic actuators. Demonstrating the applicability of their additive manufactured actuators, the researchers have produced a soft debris remover with an integrated miniature gripper. The […]