Scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) have designed a low-cost 3D printed microscope that can be customized to meet the needs of each user. The ‘U2’ is built around a mo…
A.D.A.M. receives 510 (K) eligibility from FDA for 3D printed bones
Connecticut-based 3D bioprinting firm A.D.A.M. (Advanced Development of Additive Manufacturing) has received 510 (K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3D printed bioce…
Researchers develop handheld 3D bioprinter for treating skeletal muscle injuries
A group of biomedical engineers and researchers have developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that can potentially help surgeons completing musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The bioprinter, developed by…
High-resolution 3D printed microscope could help detect diseases in developing countries
A research article published in The Optical Society (OSA) journal Optics Letters describes how researchers have produced a 3D printed high-resolution digital holographic microscopy (DHM) microscope. T…
Broken shoe? USC’s self-healing 3D printer material can help it repair itself
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a 3D printed rubber material that has the ability to repair itself. The elastomer has the potential to decrease manufacturing …
Georgia Tech, UConn, and UMass Lowell establish 3D printing research center
The Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Connecticut (UCONN), and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are collaborating to establish a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/Universit…
3D printing news Sliced Reebok, Carbon, Stratasys, GE Additive, 3D Systems and Shakespeare
How much does it cost to 3D print a metal faucet? What is CFAM? Can you 3D print PEEK on a desktop? In today’s edition of Sliced, 3D Printing Industry’s news digest, we report the latest s…
Preview of 3D printing at World Maker Faire New York 2017
Set up in 2006, Maker Faire has grown into a seminal event for budding and experienced tinkerers across the U.S. This week marks the latest edition of the World Maker Faire, held at the New York Hall …
3D printed device proves vaping is potentially as harmful as tobacco
A 3D printed microfludic device developed by chemists at the University of Connecticut (UConn) has uncovered new information on the toxicity of nicotine-based liquids used in e-cigarettes. The device …
Soluble supports and 3D bioprinted bones to patch skulls and heal fractures from the University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut has created a hydrogel suitable for supporting 3D printed bones. Without such support the bone cells would not be able to hold a form and would perish when exposed to an …