Phys.org

3D printing method creates color-changing materials for smart textiles

In a leap forward for materials science, a multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a pioneering method of 3D printing cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), enabling complex, ...
techtimes

Shell Wall: Researchers Develop Waste-Free, Ultra-Lightweight 3D Printed Concrete

The University of Michigan researchers have developed a method for creating ultra-lightweight, waste-free concrete using 3D printing technology called the "Shell Wall." Researchers at the University ...
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Not hours, not minutes: China's new 3D printing method takes less than a second

3D printing isn't just a DIY option for hobbyists who want to make useful home gadgets or their own action figures. As a recent study published in Nature points out, 3D printing can have applications ...
Nature

Effect of 3D printing technology, build orientation, and shell thickness on the accuracy of full-arch dental models for fixed dental prostheses: an in vitro study

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of 3D printing technology (SLA vs. DLP), print orientation (0°, 10°, 20°), and model shell thickness (2 mm vs. 4 mm) on the manufacturing accuracy of ...