Printing a better microgrid
The future of electronic displays will be thin, flexible and durable. One barrier to this, however, is that one of the most widely used transparent conductors for electronic displays—indium tin oxide (ITO)—doesn't perform as well on larger areas.....»»
Direct ink writing of high-resolution cellulose structures
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has a significant role in membrane production for water purification and bio-separation, with capacity to create new and cleverly designed structures......»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
Optimization of hard–soft material interfaces: A 3D printed imitation of bone–tendon connections
Most people can relate to having a laptop charger break right where the flexible cable meets the solid adapter. This is just one example of how difficult it is to effectively interface hard and soft materials. Using a unique 3D printing process, TU D.....»»
A new (micro) lens on optics: Researchers develop hybrid achromats with high focusing efficiencies
Using 3D printing and porous silicon, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed compact, visible wavelength achromats that are essential for miniaturized and lightweight optics. These high-performance hybrid micro-opti.....»»
Creating 3D-printed materials that shrink more precisely
From houses to hearing aids, three-dimensional (3D) printing is revolutionizing how we create complex structures at scale. Zooming down to the micro and nano levels, a process known as two-photon polymerization lithography (TPL) allows scientists and.....»»
Water and electricity: Charge effects can influence flowing droplets
From precise inkjet printing to clear vision through spectacle lenses—the influence of droplets and their movement shapes numerous areas of our daily lives. While droplets should remain precisely in place on inkjet prints, it is desirable that they.....»»
KOKONI EC2: 3D printing has never been simpler and more affordable!
KOKONI EC2: 3D printing has never been simpler and more affordable!.....»»
Kickstart your crafting with these 3D printer Black Friday sales
There's never been a better time to dive into the world of 3D printing. Kickstart your creative journey with these big 3D printer sales that have already started this holiday season.Best 3D Printer dealsGetting into 3D printing opens up a world of cr.....»»
Veterinarians use 3D printing technology to assist in double hip replacement surgery for a dog
A Labrador retriever named Ava is back to running and playing with her family after her second double hip replacement, courtesy of Texas A&M University veterinarians, computerized tomography (CT)-guided planning, and 3D-printing technology......»»
Cool Crowdfunding: Massive 3D Printers And Powerful 3D Scanners
This cool crowdfunding is all about 3D printing and scanning. What a great selection of Kickstarter projects to back. The post Cool Crowdfunding: Massive 3D Printers And Powerful 3D Scanners appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.....»»
3D printing precisely: Low-cost error compensation for fabrication of high-precision microstructures
In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the proverb "the bigger the better" was turned upside down and a race to make everything smaller has started. From miniature optical components to micro-scale medical devices, the quest for creating ever.....»»
What is a 3D printer, and how much do they cost?
Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing......»»
Apple prepares to open 46th Chinese Apple Store on November 4
The next Apple Store in mainland China is set to open within weeks, with the storefront at the MixC Wenzhou mall being teased by a historic local textile printing technique.The Apple MixC Wenzhou storefront [Weibo]Apple has not opened a new storefron.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»