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Gold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects
September 1, 2018
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.
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3D Printed Cardiac Patch Mends Damaged Hearts
August 31, 2018
The team employed an electrohydrodynamic printing process known as melt electrowriting (MEW) to engineer 3D fiber scaffolds, which could help the newly-injected cells remain in the live heart and grow. The stretchable microfiber scaffold, which featured a hexagonal or beehive...
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Unlimited Tomorrow Redesigns the Prosthetic Arm
February 21, 2018
Unlimited Tomorrow is collaborating with 3D printing giant Stratasys and 3D software provider Dassault Systemes to create low-cost, highly functional prosthetic arms for those who need them most.
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5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Healthcare
September 14, 2017
A new study of the potential for 3D printing in the healthcare industry predicts wide-ranging advancements and disruptions as the technology is adopted by more hospitals and manufacturers.
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FDA Plans More Research on 3D Printing
January 9, 2017
The FDA has released a new video outlining its plans for further 3D printing research and regulation.
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