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3D-Printed Hybrid Foam Absorbs 10 Times More Energy
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (418+ words) 3D printing news News 3D-Printed Hybrid Foam Absorbs 10 Times More Energy At Texas A&M University, researchers have created a superfoam using additive manufacturing. The composite is capable of absorbing up to 10 times more energy than conventional foam. This 3D-printed material…...
From Crops to Concrete: Turning Corn Waste Into 3D-Printed Construction Material
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (372+ words) The promise of construction 3D printing has long focused on speed and automation. Increasingly, a new advantage is taking center stage. Instead of standardized, carbon-heavy cement, researchers are exploring bio-based and locally sourced alternatives. The Mexico-based collective Manufactura is contributing to…...
Shimizu’s Spray-Based 3D Printing System Is Redefining How Reinforced Concrete Is Built
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (325+ words) 3D printing news News Shimizu's Spray-Based 3D Printing System Is Redefining How Reinforced Concrete Is Built This approach allows concrete to be deposited from multiple angles and around steel reinforcement cages. That is a major shift for structural construction, especially in seismic…...
Luminous, Self-Powered 3D Skins for Underwater Communication
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (305+ words) Researchers at the National University of Singapore are developing 3D skin that glows to send signals during underwater missions. 3D printing news News Luminous, Self-Powered 3D Skins for Underwater Communication Underwater exploration remains a challenge. Low visibility, salinity and extreme temperatures damage conventional…...
Researchers Design Tougher and Stretchable Metamaterials
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) MIT researchers have created new 3D-printed metamaterials that are both strong and stretchable. Learn more about it here! 3D printing news 3D Materials Researchers Design Tougher and Stretchable Metamaterials Metamaterials are synthetic materials that can exhibit extraordinary properties through the combination of…...
Sunlight and 3D Printing Help Turn Saltwater into Drinking Water
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (585+ words) Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a 3D-printed aerogel that turns seawater into drinking water. 3D printing news News Sunlight and 3D Printing Help Turn Saltwater into Drinking Water As we know, some parts of the world lack access…...
Self-Monitoring Plastics? Glasgow Researchers 3D Print Auxetic Materials
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (115+ words) 3D printing news News Self-Monitoring Plastics? Glasgow Researchers 3D Print Auxetic Materials "We've shown that it's possible to design PEEK lattices that are not only auxetic but also capable of sensing strain and damage without the need for embedded electronics," said Professor…...