The medical industry is a fertile ground for some of the most promising and innovative uses for additive manufacturing. As the FDA begins to approve more 3D printed devices, other additive manufacturing applications like 3D printed tissue, organs and oral medications seem to be right around the corner. 3D printed drugs That is why in …
If you think the idea of delivering goods using the latest drone technology is still some way off commercial reality then you need to think again! Last year saw the first legally sanctioned delivery of medical supplies to a clinic using a drone delivery system. However, perhaps more impressively Flirtey, the drone’s manufacturer, also completed …
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Even though additive manufacturing has opened the door to multiple business opportunities in recent times it has been like the Wild West for the last few years… no laws or regulations to talk of despite the fact this technology is impacting many areas of our everyday life. Where are the regulators when you really need …
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Legislation that would ban 3D printed guns was originally proposed by New York Congressman Steve Israel but was not passed into law. According to Israel’s office he is planning to reintroduce his “The Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act” bill in the near future. The legislation would focus on banning any weapons undetectable to a common X-ray …
For many industry insiders and hobbyists, 3D Printing has become a household name. However, the technology used in DLP (Digital Light Processing) or Stereolithography (SLA) printers is still relatively unknown to most people. In this article we would like to help you understand the differences, to make a choice between SLA or DLP. UV hardened printing Stereolithography …
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With so much going on in the world of 3D printing, it is difficult to tell just where the technology could go in the next 5 years. There are plenty of unrealized applications and potential partnerships, making many pathways possible. One such pathway is the EKOCYCLE Cube 3D Printer which came out of the partnership …
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Invisibility cloaks are no longer found only in the imaginary worlds of James Bond and Harry Potter. In fact, various forms of invisibility cloaks have been around for quite a while. Science is the new magic One example is an acoustic invisibility cloak that was created by Duke University in March. This omni-directional acoustic cloak …
The exosuit or “Exoskeleton suit” is no longer just found in the realm of science fiction and the big screen, but is getting closer to becoming reality on the battlefield. The Incredible HULC Lockheed Martin has begun military testing on the Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) robotic exosuit, originally introduced by Berkeley Bionics in 2008. It …
There are many options out there when it comes to 3D printers, from the hobbyist level all the way to entry-level professional models. A variety of printers offer options ranging from heated build beds to proprietary super deluxe software. It can be hard to filter through the jargon and figure out what you actually need …
The bioprinting sector has taken a very large leap forward. The Drexel Biofabrication lab, led by Wei Sun, PhD,, has just printed its first living cancer cells. Keep in mind though this is not the first time someone has printed living cells. Organovo, a bio printing company, has already been printing biomaterials such as liver …
Metal 3D Printing can be quite confusing and intimidating because of the sheer number of different names and processes even though most of the names are not indicative of different processes. Way back when DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) and SLM (Selective Laser Melting) were patented by Pierre Ciraud and Russ Householder there were very …
When selecting a 3D printing process an important consideration how the process itself can affect the part. If the correct process is not selected, a part could turn out to be weak in certain areas, or in certain directions. This is especially a consideration if the process of choice is 3D printing. This article highlights …
3D printing is a technological miracle but is not without its limitations, but then again so do many other manufacturing methods. Additive manufacturing (SLA, SLS, 3D Printing etc.) is currently a hot topic, subject to much discussion and conjecture, but let’s take a moment to consider innovations and enhancements relating to subtractive manufacturing methods. Imagine …
The most recent innovations in prosthetics aren’t coming from advances in manufacturing methods, but rather advances in technologies connecting the prosthetic directly to the user’s brain. Last year at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a research team used fMRI’s (real-time brain scanning) to create a personalised map of a patient’s motor cortex. The team …
When medical students train as surgeons they typically practice on cadavers or use simulators. A simulation allows students to hone their skills by looking into a screen whilst moving tools below to operate on a faux body part. The unfortunate reality is that cadavers are in short supply and simulators are not as realistic. Additionally, …
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