3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Study combines drones with GPS tracking to survey feral pig abundance and density
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study has identified early evening, or a wet season morning, as the prime time for surveying feral pigs from sky-high drones, which could help land rangers to improve management of the stealthy and invasive animals......»»
Scientists use drones to land sensors onto "unreachable" glaciers threatened by climate change
Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming......»»
Record-high 3D printing rate reached by acousto-optical scanning
Professor Wei Xiong's group, from the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, proposes a pioneering high-speed multi-photon polymerization lithography technique with a record-high 3D printing ra.....»»
Free-space nanoprinting beyond optical limits to create 4D functional structures
Two-photon polymerization is a potential method for nanofabrication to integrate nanomaterials based on femtosecond laser-based methods. Challenges in the field of 3D nanoprinting include slow layer-by-layer printing and limited material options as a.....»»
Researchers 3D print moon rover wheel prototype with NASA
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with NASA, are taking additive manufacturing to the final frontier by 3D printing the same kind of wheel as the design used by NASA for its robotic lunar rover,.....»»
New process 3D prints glass microstructures at low temperature with fast curing
Using ultraviolet light instead of extremely high temperatures, a team of Georgia Tech researchers has developed a new approach for 3D printing small glass lenses and other structures that would be useful for medical devices and research applications.....»»
Next-generation printing: Precise and direct, using optical vortices
Will printed photographs ever match the precision of a mirror's reflection? Even though the answer may still be no for a while, Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have made significant strides in precision printing with their innovative optical.....»»
Researchers propose 3D printing of high-performance elastomers through vat photopolymerization
Acrylate-based ultraviolet (UV)-curable resins are currently used as raw materials to obtain desired performance by adjusting the types and ratios of oligomer and reactive monomers in the resin system. However, due to low degree of free-radical polym.....»»
DJI Mini 4: Pro results without a pilot license
We’ve been flying the new DJI Mini 4 Pro for about a week. DJI’s latest rapid fire release of the Mini impresses, gaining many features of its bigger siblings while staying under that 249 gram FAA guideline for hobby drones and keeping that ......»»
Don’t throw out those used coffee grounds—use them for 3D printing instead
Any object you create can be thrown back into a coffee grinder and reused on a new object. Enlarge / A pendant, espresso cups, and flower planters 3D-printed from used coffee grounds. (credit: Michael Rivera) Most coffee.....»»
Technique for 3D printing metals at the nanoscale reveals surprise benefit
Late last year, Caltech researchers revealed that they had developed a new fabrication technique for printing microsized metal parts containing features about as thick as three or four sheets of paper......»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 31, 2023 – Apple’s plans for 3D printing and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ba.....»»
NYPD using drones to check out noisy backyard parties over Labor Day weekend
Critic says it may violate NYC's Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Richard Newstead) The New York City Police Department said it will use drones to check out backyard partie.....»»
Apple begins testing 3D printing for Apple Watch manufacture
Backing up a recent claim from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg says that Apple is now working to 3D print the chassis for a forthcoming Apple Watch.Future Apple Watches could feature chassis made by 3D printingIn July 2023, Ming-Chi Kuo reported that.....»»
3DMakerpro’s Seal is a pocket-sized scanner to make next-gen precision 3D prints
3DMakerpro's Seal pocket-sized scanner and Seal Lite allow you to scan objects, toys, or items, anywhere for precise 3D printing later......»»
Producing carboxylic acids using an environmentally friendly technique
Polyamides are present in many different products, such as ropes for mountaineering, parachutes of nylon, and materials for 3D printing. Dicarboxylic acids are used as chemical building blocks for these polyamides. However, their production has been.....»»
With drones and webcams, volunteer hunters join a new search for the mythical Loch Ness Monster
Mystery hunters converged on a Scottish lake on Saturday to look for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster......»»
Bambu Has A Big Week: Rogue 3D Printers And A New Model Repository
This has been a big news week for the 3D printer company Bambu Labs. Some of it was pretty bad and some of it could be pretty good. Let’s get that bad news out of the way first. Rogue printing due to cloud services Recently, many Bambu 3D prin.....»»
3D printers printing without consent is a cautionary tale on cloud reliance
Bambu Lab says it will help with repairs, replacement parts. Enlarge / Bambu Lab's P1S 3D printer. (credit: Bambu Lab) Imagine waking in the middle of the night to the sound of your 3D printer, printing away. You know.....»»
Wi-Fi sniffers strapped to drones—Mike Lindell’s odd plan to stop election fraud
Lindell wants to fly drones near polling places to monitor voting machines. Enlarge / Mike Lindell pulls a wireless sniffing device off a drone. (credit: Right Side Broadcasting Network) Election conspiracy theorist Mike.....»»