which beings with 3d printing a set of model and mold parts. The developers also prioritized a modular interface
in order to enable the gripper to be usable for a variety of existing hardware bases, simply by swapping out the 3d printed interface.
such as small booksut with future research, that might not be a problem for long. uture work will take these core principles
#This OLO box will turn your smartphone into a DLP 3d printer for just $99 The great majority of consumers today aren familiar with the processes behind 3d printing,
the world first app-powered smartphone 3d printer, and are about to unleash accessible, affordable, and socially driven 3d printing on the world.
Ever since OLO unveiling at the World Maker Faire NYC, there has been a lot of talk, skepticism, and speculation surrounding how the technology actually works,
The OLO, for all intents and purposes, is powered a battery box (consisting of seven parts plus an engine) that fits on top of your Android, OS or Windows smartphone.
Because of the sharing-function of the app, the OLO is also being touted as the first ocial3d printer. he idea behind the development of OLO was to create a cheap 3d printer that anyone could easily use,
regardless of their experience (or lack thereof) with other 3d printers, said Gabriele when asked about the initial concept for OLO. e want to break through the barrier that is holding people back from 3d printing:
namely, easy access. Despite more and more ser-friendly3d printers and 3d printing services hitting the market, the truth is that most people either do not understand the technology,
or believe that they don have the skills to give it a try. Other barriers include cost, and a lack of either space or time to invest in it as a hobby.
OLO wants to truly democratize 3d printing technology for all (or shall we say, all who already own smartphone).
or any other desktop 3d printer. Rather, Gabriele said it is intended for those who are interested in 3d printing,
but not necessarily ready or willing to make a big investment in it. It an entry-level device for the curious, that might just get them excited enough to eventually upgrade to more complex 3d printer models and software.
Given its compact size, weight, and battery power source (standard AA 1. 5v that last for at least 100 printings),
it is also ideal for anyone who is traveling and would want access to a 3d printer on the road.
When asked about the size constraints and actual usefulness of such a small 3d printer, Gabriele was happy to point out that as with most things in life,
size doesn matter. he size constraints will limit what can actually be printed with OLO, but users can print anything from functional replacement parts to art,
like with normal 3d printers. While the build size is small, the detail we were able to attain with the prototype OLO is very fine,
or other artistic models can be made for display or as gifts. Yet another advantage of resin 3d printing in comparison to FDM, for example, is that parts can be printed at full density in almost the same amount of time as hollow
or partially hollow parts. his would allow broken clasps or replacement parts for everyday items to be printed that would have similar properties to regular plastic parts,
Basically, the OLO uses photopolymer 3d printing technology, wherein liquid polymer hardens when exposed to a light sourcehich in SLA
or DLP 3d printing, is either a UV laser or projector, respectively. However, in order to make full use of the smartphone exising features,
the OLO simply replaces expensive lasers and projectors with the phone own LED display. When you place your smartphone underneath the glass surface of the resin container,
the app will make the screen light up in a pattern specific to the object you are printing.
optimized for the OLO smartphone display light-source. In order to get the OLO on the market and into the hands of new or would-be makers,
and excitement, usually in that order, he said. hen told that OLO could turn your phone into a 3d printer,
whether the key to consumer 3d printing has been our smartphones all along. The official Kickstarter launch date hasn been announced,
Until then, users can register to win a free OLO 3d printer through their social media contest by taking a picture and posting it to Instagram with the hashtag#olo3d p
economically sustainable and intelligently manufactured combining cutting edge 3d printing and nanoscale cleantech material research, said the developers. pongesuit aims to transform the swimming experience into an eco-friendly activity,
Their distributed network of fabrication includes Fab Labs and Maker Space, equipping all participants with digital fabrication machines such as laser cutters, 3d printers,
which uses advanced 3d printing techniques to create spinal implants out of a porous and rough biomaterial that actually promotes bone growth activity.
K2m 3d Lamellar Titanium Technology uses advanced 3d printing technology to mimic lamellar structures and rowspinal implants with titanium powder and a high-energy laser beam.
"The announcement was made today at the 2015 North american Spine Society (NASS) Annual meeting in Chicago and offers an unprecedented application for 3d printing in spinal implants and the treatment of complex spinal pathologies
#Researchers develop new metal materials through 3d printing Wee heard of new materials being developed for 3d printing use
but two researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology have been developing a way to use 3d printing technology
and Dr. Newkirk could mean exciting breakthroughs for 3d printing, as well as metal production. We look forward to reporting on further developments in their research n
and Hanna Eastvold-Edwins (product engineer) have developed a small device at small cost using a small 3d printer.
With the help of Daniel and Hanna, who brought with them crucial expertise in 3d printing and industrial design,
and made it more suitable for 3d printing. On May 8th, the design was finalized and uploaded for the public to use for free. e made it open-source
An app was created also to back the hardware with an integrated software. It called the pthalmicdocs Eye Appand will be available for download from the Apple App store from May 22.
and technologies like open-source 3d printing, are bringing hope. Earlier in May, he delivered a talk at TEDX Auckland on his journey in fighting for preventable blindness
#Majority of Businesses Plan to Increase 3d printing Spending, Sculpteo Study Reveals International 3d printing service Sculpteo has made batch 3d printing productivity one of its main features for professional customers.
To understand where 3d printing adoption is heading, the company commissioned an impressively in depth international study titled The State of 3d printing to outline the habits
and the intentions of the growing community of professional 3d printing users and the scene looks bright.
According to the study, which involved interviews with over 1, 000 professionals operating in fields ranging from food processing to aeronautics,
So, what is seen currently as the biggest limit for greater 3d printing implementation? According to Sculpteo study, over 50%of professionals consider very practical aspects of the technology such as the price of supplies
The main drivers for 3d printing adoption were identified as ccelerating the development of new products and the ability to offer customized or limited-run products.
The perception is that Americans see 3d printing technologies as a way to allow anyone to produce better products
here is a European mindset wherein 3d printing is defined the clearly domain of trained specialists. On the other, the American vision which foresees endless 3d printing possibilities
and accessibility to everyone within the company. he question of the receptiveness of businesses to 3d printing technologies is evidenced by the differing mentalities between the two continents.
Americans see 3d printing as a reliable means of manufacturing when they need a consistent solution to a clear-cut problem.
However, Europeans remain attached to the view in which 3d printing requires a special expertise. This data supports the idea that 3d printing is less accessible in Europe
where people without experience in 3d printing would feel less inclined to think of it as a possible solution,
or even less enfranchised to use it. In other words, Americans appear generally more receptive to new technologies.
Albeit, 3d printing is still a very young and volatile sector of manufacturing and the international scene may change significantly in just a few months time.
Sculpteo report, however, gives a very clear indication of the current state of the industry
If a Makerbot Replicator 3d printer can be used in pharmacological research labs for advances studies on how to administer cancer fighting drugs,
and multicolor Polyjet 3d printer from Stratasys can be used for futuristic biomanfacturing projects, such as Neri Oxman newest Mushtari wearable, saturated with real, living organisms.
The MIT professor and founder of the Mediated Matter design research group at MIT Media Lab has rightfully been enjoying a celebrity-like status in the 3d printing industry.
who was among the first to describe 3d printing as a radical aradigm shiftseveral years ago. his is the first time that 3d printing technology has been used to produce a photosynthetic wearable piece with hollow internal channels designed to house microorganisms,
D printing Mushtari is a wonderful example of how far this collaboration can bring us.
This can only be achieved using multi-material 3d printing with high spatial resolution for manufacturing. n the end
what real computer aided manufacturing is ultimately about s
#3d Systems Demos Virtual Surgeries and Soft 3d Printed Models in New orleans On top of its massive 3d printing portfolio and Quickparts services, 3d Systems also has an extensive medical design
and 3d printing wing. Today, the company has announced two significant programs that could foreshadow the future of medicine altogether:
the release of irst-ever virtual reality robotic prostatectomy simulation training as well as patient-specific 3d printed kidney models for surgical planning and training, developed in partnership with Tulane University School of medicine.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 220,000 men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year,
he addition of the Prostatectomy Module changes the future of Robotic Urology training. 3d Systems is committed to supporting medical advancements that ultimately affect patient safety by providing innovative products that range from virtual reality training
doctors are able to create a soft and flexible model via multi-material 3d printing. The kidney model can then be used to train med-students
ndividualized patient-specific soft tissue 3d printing allows surgeons and trainees the opportunity to operate on a model that looks
which encompasses 3d scanning, 3d printing, VR, and haptic devices, all of which can be found in the company growing healthcare division.
Both pieces of tech will be on display at the Annual Meeting for the American Urological Association in New orleans from today until May 19.
#3d printing in the Vacuum of Space Now Possible from Made In Space At the end of last year,
what was a huge achievement for 3d printing in space by sending their Zero G 3d printer, capable of 3d printing without gravity, to the International space station.
Made In Space has been working on a commercial 3d printing lab that will be flown to the ISS later this year.
the space-focused startup has been performing a round of tests on this next generation 3d printing system to demonstrate the ability to 3d print in the vacuum of space an image
3d printing is now being utilized to make sure the inner workings of our bodies are running swimmingly.
Two professors of nanoengineering from the University of California San diego are utilizing advanced 3d printing technology to produce icrofish fish-shaped microrobotic devices geared towards traveling
The microfish were manufactured with microscale continuous optical printing (COP), an advanced, high-resolution form of 3d printing that was created in Chen laboratory.
The COP printer functions at a rapid pace, and is able to produce hundreds of their microfish within seconds of printing.
What makes this printer so efficient is its digital micromirroring array device chip (DMD), containing millions of micromirrors that function separately from one another to cast the desired microfish design onto photosensitive material,
which is solidified then once exposed to UV light. This advanced process results in these 3d printed microfish, able to swim naturally through liquids,
while being controlled magnetically and propelled by a hydrogen peroxide solution. The nanoengineering team was then able to modify the microfish body with various nanoparticles,
Chen and Wang have conducted demonstrations to show the great potential of combining 3d printing with nanoengineering, installing polydiacetylene (PDA) nanoparticles within the microfish.
helping medical professionals gather their diagnosis from swimming throughout the body with these microfish. 3d printing enthusiasts are amazed oftentimes by
This means that the full injection-molded-transparent-plastic-bottle to 3d-printed-transparent-plastic-bottle-cycle is now a real opportunity for the 3d printing industry as a whole,
Through research and development, B-PET has improved the process of waste recycling for use in 3d printing. The company recycled PET has the same properties as virgin PET but costs up to 70%less.
and has made even plans to launch their own SLS 3d printer by 2016. Then the P2p (PET to PET) cycle can truly be complete e
#3d4md Puts a 3d printer in the Doctor Bag of the Future As the technology progresses,
3d printing will allow for more and more cases of on-site, on-demand manufacturing. This is particularly evident in space-based projects,
by packing a Cube 2 3d printer in a carry on bag, with a portable PV and battery power supply system.
and participated in the Made in Space-NASA program for solar-powered 3d printing in space,
assess and provide 3d printing of medical supplies where it is needed most, turning the knowledge she acquired to her own field of expertise.
This particular project consisted of using an easily available 3d printer and off-the-shelf components to 3d print medical and dental devices,
The 2nd generation Cube 3d printer was selected for its portability, because of its small size and low weight,
This incidentally shows how little we have begun really to explore the possibilities of 3d printing, since a egacy3d printer can still inspire advanced research studies and projects.
The ultimate goal of Dr. Wong study is to demonstrate the technical feasibility of powering an FFF 3d printer using solar energy to manufacture functional
and customized medical resources at a Mars analogue research station. This study describes a 3d printer with a PV system improvised on-site by providing a detailed components summary.
This technology demonstration was assessed by recording observations and evaluating three case study prints appropriate for providing medical care on a Mars mission.
The findings from this work were used to design an ultraportable, plug-and-play, solar-powered 3d printing system suitable for transport to,
The idea of using a 3d printer for on-location manufacturing in remote areas of the world is not new
and it is one of the most fascinating aspects to consider for the future of 3d printing, especially for low-cost, transportable (and even portable) systems.
photovoltaic panels, and a 3d printer, any plastic and possibly ceramics or even metal (with binder jetting or future wire melting technologies) objects could be produced anywhere in the world.
Even complex parts could be assembled in a second phase with internet instructions. What is interesting about Dr Wong latest project is focused that she on a very basic,
and affordable 3d printer, as well as off the shelf items that can be stored easily in carry on luggage.
3d printing bone requires a combination of a reabsorbable material such as a biodegradable polymer and an inorganic bioactive phase material such as ceramics.
Using Envisiontec 3d bioplotter they were able to take their research to new levels creating very complex multilateral 3d structures following specific designs previously programmed on the computer. his is an incredible advantage
I think we will see them on the market shortly. s with many other 3d printing applications,
and Ribs in First of its Kind Surgery Only months after Australia scientific research arm launched its $6 million 3d printing facility,
However, 3d printing has been increasingly proven as the ideal method for creating complex, patient-specific implants.
Anatomics CEO Andrew Batty realized that the only process for producing such an implant was through metal 3d printing
rom this, we were able to design an implant with a rigid sternal core and semi-flexible titanium rods to act as prosthetic ribs attached to the sternum.
which houses a variety of metal 3d printers and other additive technologies. Alex Kingsbury, Research Group Leader of Additive Manufacturing at CSIRO, explained the benefits of 3d printing in surgical-grade titanium,
e built the implant using our $1. 3 million Arcam printer. The printer works by directing an electron beam at a bed of titanium powder
in order to melt it. This process is repeated then building the product up layer-by-layer until you have a complete implant. 3d printing has significant advantages over traditional manufacturing methods, particularly for biomedical applications.
As well as being customisable, it also allows for rapid prototyping which can make a big difference
if a patient is waiting for surgery. The implant was shipped then off to Spain, where it was implanted into the patient.
Thanks to 3d printing technology and a unique resection template, we were able to create a body part that was customised fully
3d printing in the medical sector is climbing towards a peak of hypeability and nothing could be more hype-worthy than the regeneration of nerves after an injury.
his represents an important proof of concept of the 3d printing of custom nerve guides for the regeneration of complex nerve injuries.
and printer right at the hospital to create custom nerve guides right on site to restore nerve function.
#UK Team Experiments with 4d printed Artificial Muscles 3d printing technology has impacted scientific research significantly, especially when it comes to replicating the inner workings of living beings.
A model of the modified Leapfrog Printer used in production. 4d printing can be defined as the combined use of advanced 3d printing technology and the change of form over time.
With their own version of 4d printing, Fergal B. Coulter and Anton Ianakiev are exploring the fabrication of artificial muscle by creating a system for producing seamless tubular silicone membranes with dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA
a form of electroactive polymer that induces a change in form. Coulter and Ianakiev describe the DEAS as ssentially flexible capacitors sending low energy electric signals to the flexible tubular structure
The UK-based research team has created low-power artificial muscles with a customized Leapfrog Creatr 3d printer,
%and alumina trihydrate (5%).The modified 3d printing system was engineered to print multiple layers of the silicone rubber material at a consistent rate,
and a modified 3d printing system, the research team was able to not only replicate the structure of the muscle,
Soft robotics is only one of the few industries that 3d printing technology has influenced, but Coulter and Ianakiev are giving us reason to believe that the combination of the two can take us into the fourth dimension of innovation a
& Car 3d printing is a technology that people are only beginning to understand. And, because of that, its true potential has begun only to be explored.
a simple exercise that proves to the world that 3d printing can be used to fabricate cars or houses.
The true benefits that 3d printing will be bring to the automotive world or to the field of construction remain to be seen.
On display at ORNL EERE Industry Day, is integrated a complete energy system, consisting of a 3d printed home with a small kitchenette,
#UF Scientists Find Perfect Medium for 3d printing Complex Jelly-Soft Objects All paste-based pneumatic extrusion 3d printing processes (a type of 3d printing that is rapidly becoming a stand-alone sector for its many different possible
The same approach was used in a pneumatic extrusion 3d printing device in order to create several three dimensional and geometrically complex objects.
In order to demonstrate the possibilities of this new 3d printing method, the UFL researchers created several objects including even a soft artificial octopus,
That of 3d printing paste materials to form large complex structures was one of the biggest hurdles to overcome:
#Freedee Printing Solutions Launches Hungary First 3d Academy 3d Academy may be one of the top trends in European 3d printing lately.
and that are particularly receptive to new technologies such as 3d printing. So many 3d printing related ventures understood that they need to grow
and teach their own future audiences. As is often the case, imakr was one company that started this with the Myminifactory Academy.
one of them is Freedee Printing Solutions, one of Hungary first 3d printing and 3d scanning service and retailer.
Several university decision makers, company partners and other Hungarian 3d printing ventures participated at the opening ceremony held last week.
György Simó, CEO of the company gave a short speech about the 3d Academy mission and their growing business.
The 3d Academy is an educational studio specialized in 3d printing, 3d modeling and 3d scanning.
It includes a demo Makerbot Innovation Center with access to several 3d printers. Besides offering workshops and trainings the classroom
scalable 3d printer farm using Makerbot hardware and software, developed especially for schools and universities. At the 3d Academy, Freedee will have 10 Makerbot Replicators
and one Replicator Z18, complemented by several 3d scanners and educational materials. These will be used as a base for the courses aimed at the general public and for collaborations with public schools.
Some feel learning about 3d printing could be useless since 3d printing, as we know it today,
which warms up the body core. As the warm blood leaves the core and travels toward the surface of the gills, it transfers its heat to the cold blood that is travelling back from the gills where it has absorbed oxygen from the water.
Wegner likens the system to a car radiator and says the exchange stops the heat from nearing the gill surface where it would be cooled by the water flow through the gills.
"The core message is using evidence to drive healthcare reform, "says Professor Marc Tennant of the University of Western australia,
They then used the computer's predictions to run practical experiments to test the results.
Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as:
Software developed at the IISC greatly simplifies the procedure by using software to rapidly analyse images which can be taken with a handheld fundus camera
Seelamantula says mass screening of fundus images by semiskilled people is possible with pre-screening software. he software allows rapid screening of the images and highlights those that need the attention of the specialist.
but there is interest in making it suitable for mass application by converting the Java-based software into an Android app for example,
evaluate toxicity and display the results in one simple process. Dr. Wang Zhiping, Director of research Programs at Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTECH
After seven days there was a sixfold increase in the formation of new blood vessels in the mouse back muscles
effectively measuring a panel of potential biomarkers simultaneously, rather than just one, to better differentiate between different pathologies,
Very few think about the technology beneath their screens that conducts heat away from internal electronic components
or greater thermal conductivity. iniaturization results in less space to dissipate heat generated from today high-performance processors,
which are suited for use in a range of applications including tablets, lap tops, flat screen TVS and EMI shielding s
#Electroluminescence with Phosphor Nanoparticles Holds Promise for Modern Lighting Light-emitting diodes (LEDS) are the modern lighting devices used in lamps, signals, signs or displays.
Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois Using a combination of advanced microscope imaging and computer analysis,
The computer then translates spectral information from the microscope into chemical stain patterns, without the muss or fuss of applying dyes to the cells. e're relying on the chemistry to generate the ground truth
Aizenberg is also co-director of the Kavli Institute for Bionano Science and Technology and a core faculty member at Harvard Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, leading the Adaptive Materials Technologies platform there.
After using computer simulations to test their novel approach, in collaboration with Prof. Anna C. Balazs from the University of Pittsburgh, Aizenberg team conducted proof-of-concept experiments in which they successfully separated thrombin, an enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood
Currently, colors on computer and iphone screens come from dye materials pre-placed on the pixels.
The new technology may hold promise for many applications such as for jewelry, automotive interior trim, aviation, signage, colored keypads, wearable and electronic displays.
The initial target market is Cell Phone and Tablet glass surfaces. Tungstenglass is based a borosilicate glass that is infused with tungsten and carbon nanotubes.
Users are supported for software for system control, image capture and editing. The Microscopy business group has sales companies in 33 countries.
exterior shell and a conductive iron-nickel core. In a paper published this week in the Journal of Applied Physics
National Centre for Basic Sciences, mixed nickel oxide and iron oxide as a hybrid material and fabricated the novel core/shell nanostructure electrode."
In Singh's experiment, the core/shell hybrid nanostructure was fabricated through a two-step method. Using a standard electro-deposition technique,
eventually developing a highly porous iron oxide-nickel oxide hybrid shell around the iron-nickel core."
"The advantage of this core/shell hybrid nanostructure is that the highly porous shell nanolayer provides a very large surface area for redox reactions
"The remarkable electrochemical performances and material properties suggest that the iron oxide-nickel oxide hybrid core/shell nanostructure could be a reliable and promising candidate for fabricating the next generation lightweight, low-cost
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