Lab-grown capillaries are here, 3D-printed organs are just around the corner
Scientists have demonstrated a method for growing capillaries, the tiny vessels responsible for transporting blood around the body.
Bondic’s new Liquid Plastic Welder reinvents glue for the 3D-printing age
The Liquid Plastic Welder is a pocket-sized device that extrudes a stream of liquid plastic, which hardens when you blast it with UV light.
Print me a pint: 3D-printed bioreactor offers smart new way to brew beer
Researchers at Seattle's University of Washington have invented a new, cheaper, more efficient way to ferment yeast -- using a 3D printer.
Georgia Tech’s 3D-printed heart valve models could be a genuine lifesaver
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created 3D-printed heart valves designed for use in the planning of lifesaving surgeries.
Want to 3D print your own marijuana edibles? Check out Potent Rope
Ever wanted to 3D print your own marijuana-based edible? Potent Rope is a new cannabis filament for use in home 3D printers.
Obsidian is the latest $99 3D printer on the block — but can it succeed where others have failed?
A company called Kodama wants to succeed where others have failed by delivering a $99 3D printer via Kickstarter.
Mind-blowing ultrasonic 'printer' uses lasers and high-frequency sound to assemble electronics
Neurotechnology, a Lithuanian software development company, wants to rethink 3D printing using ultrasonic particle manipulation tech.
3D printing just got easier on Chromebooks with the new My MakerBot platform
The new My MakerBot platform for Chromebooks was announced on Sunday, June 25 as a solution for accessing 3D printers on the network.
Airless, 3D-printed concept tires can’t go flat, never need replacement
Traditional tires must be replaced every few years. Michelin's new 3D printed tires will regenerate new tread but when will it be released?
First dual-nozzle 3D-printing pen lets you draw in three dimensions faster
The Scribbler Duo is claimed to be the world’s first dual-nozzle 3D-printing pen. And it's available for pre-order on Kickstarter right now.
Five-finger discount: The U.K. government is giving bionic hands to amputees
The U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) is carrying out a clinical trial to make free 3D-printed bionic hands available to kids in one city.
Custom 3D-printed popsicles may be the best use of technology, ever
Pixsweet is an innovative tech-savvy foodie startup that lets users design their own 3D-printed frozen popsicles.
A robot built the utterly unique VoxelChair from a single strand of plastic
Designers from the Bartlett School of Architecture have invented a new 3D-printing process that prints in a continuous stream of plastic.
3D-printed Stradivarius replica is nearly indistinguishable from the real thing
Music technology expert Harris Matzaridis has created a 3D-printed replica of one of the most famous (and valuable) violins in the world.
Healthy mouse pups born from mice with 3D-printed ovaries
After having prosthetic ovaries implanted, previously infertile mothers saw an increase in hormone levels, began to ovulate, and gave birth.
This turtle-inspired soft robot can crawl over terrain like pebbles, sand
Engineers at University of California San Diego have developed a 3D-printed, four-legged soft robot that’s able to crawl over rough terrain.
Got an F in art class? This 3D clay printer is for you
From vases and bowls to masks and models, this 3D clay printer could be the missing piece your maker-space needs.
3D-printed fingertip sensors take us one step closer to bionic humans
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a silicone pressure sensor able to be 3D-printed directly onto a person’s hand.
MIT built a robot that can 3D print an entire building in about 14 hours
MIT's building-creating 3D-printer robot could make construction faster, cheaper, and far, far more adaptable.
3D printed from titanium, Stealth Keys are nearly impossible to duplicate
Swiss company UrbanAlps has developed the 3D-printed titanium Stealth Key that hides its security features inside, rendering it unscannable.
Incredible software lets anybody build astonishingly strong structures out of plastic bottles
TrussFab is software that lets you design and build anything from chairs to a rowboat using 3D printing and regular plastic bottles.
SFX professionals design 3D-printed head for ‘Nintendo neurosurgery’
Researchers have developed a full-scale neurosurgery model with flowing cerebrospinal fluid and a realistically pulsating brain.
3D-printing breakthrough allows large furniture to be printed in minutes
A collaboration between MIT's Self-Assembly Lab, Steelcase, and designer Christophe Guberan has resulted in a 3D printing breakthrough.
These biodegradable shoe prototypes can be custom ordered and 3D printed
For shoes, 3D-printing is the next step. Yet, two design students have designed a prototype, 3D-printed shoe made of eco-friendly materials.
3D-printed zoetrope spins to create a stunning moving picture
This stunning 3D-printed zoetrope is made up of a three-dimensional model which gives the illusion of movement when it's spun at 60rpm.
3D printing could help repair damaged knees with cartilage-mimicking hydrogel
Researchers have created a new type of 3D bioprinting material designed to form custom cartilage knee implants.
This custom 3D printed prosthetic arm is designed specifically for playing cello
A research team at Carnegie Mellon is working to create life-changing prosthetics for people in need -- thanks to the wonders of 3D printing.
NASA has developed a futuristic 3D-printed ‘space fabric’
NASA has developed a smart, high-tech 3D-printed metallic "space fabric," capable of being used for a variety of functions in space.
We pounded the pavement in Adidas’ 3D-printed Futurecraft 4D shoes. For science!
We took Adidas' new Futurecraft 4D shoes for a few runs around New York City to see if it's a step in the right direction for the brand.
This startup is 3D-printing prosthetic hands for victims of land mine explosions
Cambodia’s only 3D printing company is working to create 3D-printed artificial hands for victims of land mine explosions.
These 3D printed hermit crab shells are the swankiest digs a crustacean could ever have
Japanese artist Aki Inomata has spent the past several years creating 3D-printed shelters for hermit crabs, resembling major cities.
Chiseled by light, Adidas’ Futurecraft 4D could bring custom footwear to the masses
Adidas' new Futurecraft 4D shoe was created with a new manufacturing process known as Digital Light Synthesis to perfectly fit runners.