Tag: 3D printing

How Moots uses 3D printing to build titanium bikes that last a lifetime

Founded in 1981, Moots has made a name for itself building titanium bikes that last a lifetime. It now uses 3D printing in its design and production, pushing its exotic cycles further into the future.

Thought-controlled robotic hand can play games of rock-paper-scissors

A new 3D-printed robotic prosthetic hand, controllable using only a wearer’s thoughts, can perform a wide variety of hand gestures — and even engage in a game of rock-paper-scissors.

Custom 3D-printed heads let doctors practice delicate brain procedures

Radiotherapists who operate to remove brain tumors could benefit from being able to practice on specific patients ahead of time. Thanks to customized 3D-printed heads, now they can!

Can’t afford this $150 tripod head? Just 3D print the Edelkrone Ortak FlexTilt

Edelkrone's FlexTilt tripod head retails for about $150 — or you could 3D print your own with a $30 part kit and the cost of materials. The Edelkrone Ortak FlexTilt Head 3D is a 3D-printed tripod head.

Melting pesky lunar dust with a laser enables 3D printing of tools on the moon

Dust is a major problem for lunar expeditions. But now scientists from Germany have come up with an idea to make use of moon dust: by melting it with a laser and using it to 3D-print tools and equipment.The post Melting pesky lunar dust with a laser enables 3D printing of tools on the moon appeared first on Digital Trends.

Like a lens for audio, these metamaterial bricks bend, focus, and amplify sound

Want to beam an audio message to just one member of a crowd? An intriguing new metamaterials project from researchers in the U.K. could deliver exactly that. Here's how it works.The post Like a lens for audio, these metamaterial bricks bend, focus, and amplify sound appeared first on Digital Trends.

Breakthrough in bioprinting could enable 3D printing of replacement organs

A technique for bioprinting tissues allows scientists to create vascular networks like those used in the body to transport blood, air, and other fluids, in an important step towards the 3D-printing of replacement organs.The post Breakthrough in bioprinting could enable 3D printing of replacement organs appeared first on Digital Trends.

How 3D printing has changed the world of prosthetic limbs forever

When he was 13 years old, Christophe Debard had his leg amputated. Here in 2019, Debard's Print My Leg startup helps others to create 3D-printed prostheses. Welcome to a growing revolution!The post How 3D printing has changed the world of prosthetic limbs forever appeared first on Digital Trends.

Even a true rock god can’t smash this unbreakable 3D-printed metal guitar

Rock stars love to smash guitars. Geeky engineers love to build things using the latest high-tech tools. What happens when both parties meet? This "unbreakable" 3D-printed metal guitar.The post Even a true rock god can’t smash this unbreakable 3D-printed metal guitar appeared first on Digital Trends.

Finalists from NASA’s 3D-printed Mars home challenge are out of this world

NASA selected three finalists in its 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, an ongoing competition to design sustainable shelters suitable for the first colonists to live on the moon or Mars.The post Finalists from NASA’s 3D-printed Mars home challenge are out of this world appeared first on Digital Trends.

A 3D printer the size of a small barn will produce entire homes in Saudi Arabia

If you’re looking for a 3D printer that can comfortably fit on the side of your desk… well, Danish company Cobod International’s enormous new 3D house printer probably isn’t for you.The post A 3D printer the size of a small barn will produce entire homes in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Digital Trends.

MatterHackers Pulse XE review

3D printers can print an absolutely massive range of materials these days -- but not all printers can handle tough stuff like nylon and polycarbonate. For that, you’ll need something like the Matterhackers Pulse XE.The post MatterHackers Pulse XE review appeared first on Digital Trends.

3D printing snacks from food waste? Sounds gross, but it’s actually brilliant

The startup Upprinting Food has a way to help solve the world's waste problem. It aims to give old food a fresh lease of life by turning into a material which can be used for 3D printing new food.The post 3D printing snacks from food waste? Sounds gross, but it’s actually brilliant appeared first on Digital Trends.

Kickstarter campaign aims to help make 3D-printed space habitats for Mars

Mars X-House is an ambitious project that's intended to create a prototype future Mars habitat using 3D printing. And, thanks to a new Kickstarter campaign, you can be a part of it.The post Kickstarter campaign aims to help make 3D-printed space habitats for Mars appeared first on Digital Trends.

NASA’s ‘Refabricator’ lets astronauts recycle 3D-printed tools to make new ones

The International Space Station just received a fancy new gadget in the form of a Refabricator, a machine capable of 3D printing using recycled plastic materials. Here's how it works.The post NASA’s ‘Refabricator’ lets astronauts recycle 3D-printed tools to make new ones appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.K. company sets a record for world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine

U.K. startup Orbex has unveiled the world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine. It's up to 30 percent lighter and 20 percent more efficient than other similarly sized rockets. Here's how it will be used.The post U.K. company sets a record for world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine appeared first on Digital Trends.

Real-life version of Star Trek’s ‘replicator’ 3D prints full objects in seconds

A new type of 3D printer ditches layer-by-layer printing in favor of using projected light to print entire objects at once. Here's how the innovative new approach to 3D printing works.The post Real-life version of Star Trek’s ‘replicator’ 3D prints full objects in seconds appeared first on Digital Trends.

Could satellites be 3D-printed in order to reduce space junk?

Scientists are concerned about detritus orbiting our planet left over from artificially created space objects. Now a researcher has spoken out about how satellite design could be improved to reduce space junk and make construction cheaper.The post Could satellites be 3D-printed in order to reduce space junk? appeared first on Digital Trends.

The best 3D printers under $500

3D printer prices have dropped dramatically over the past few years, but just because something is cheap doesn’t mean it’s worth buying. Here, we’ve rounded up all the cheap 3D printers that are actually worth spending your money on.The post The best 3D printers under $500 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers discover a way to make 3D printing 100 times faster using light

Researchers at the University of Michigan have invented a new method of 3D printing which is up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D-printing processes. Here's how it works and why it could prove a game-changer for 3D printing.The post Researchers discover a way to make 3D printing 100 times faster using light appeared first on Digital Trends.

So just what exactly happened to last year’s CES prize winners?

What happened to the 14 prize-winning products we singled out as the coolest things we saw at last year's CES 2018? Join us as we take a look at what the past 12 months has meant for them.The post So just what exactly happened to last year’s CES prize winners? appeared first on Digital Trends.

So just what exactly happened to last year’s CES prize winners?

What happened to the 14 prize-winning products we singled out as the coolest things we saw at last year's CES 2018? Join us as we take a look at what the past 12 months has meant for them.The post So just what exactly happened to last year’s CES prize winners? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Patient receives 3D-printed rib implant in breakthrough procedure

A patient in Bulgaria recently received one of the first 3D-printed rib transplants in a potentially lifesaving operation. The results were cheaper and materially superior to other approaches.The post Patient receives 3D-printed rib implant in breakthrough procedure appeared first on Digital Trends.

MakerBot’s new Method 3D printer brings industrial precision to the desktop

MakerBot's new Method 3D printer aims to bridge the gap between home 3D printers and more industrial 3D printing tech. Here are a few of the tantalizing things you can expect from it.The post MakerBot’s new Method 3D printer brings industrial precision to the desktop appeared first on Digital Trends.

Israeli startup believes it mastered the art of vegan steaks

Love meat, but worry about the impact that it is having on our planet? An Israeli startup, Jet-Eat, has created technology for 3D printing its own vegan steaks. No animal death required.The post Israeli startup believes it mastered the art of vegan steaks appeared first on Digital Trends.

3D printing could help regrow bones of injured combat veterans

A scientist at the University of Arizona is investigating ways to mend broken bones using 3D printing and adult stem cells. The research is geared toward helping veterans who suffer combat injuries.The post 3D printing could help regrow bones of injured combat veterans appeared first on Digital Trends.

Monoprice Delta Pro review

Monoprice’s Delta Pro 3D printer comes packed with just about every high-end feature you could ever want -- and even a few you probably didn’t know about. But it all comes at a priceThe post Monoprice Delta Pro review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Take your vinyl on a high-tech spin with this 3D-printable record player

The Lenco-MD is the world’s first 3D-printed record player. Boasting a modular design, users can upgrade their turntables by adding features like speakers and Bluetooth wireless streaming.The post Take your vinyl on a high-tech spin with this 3D-printable record player appeared first on Digital Trends.

Novameat’s 3D-printed ‘steak’ looks gross, but could it save the planet?

A Spanish startup called Novameat is developing a 3D-printed beefsteak, made using a paste composed of vegetable-based materials like rice, peas, and seaweed. Get ready for the future of food!The post Novameat’s 3D-printed ‘steak’ looks gross, but could it save the planet? appeared first on Digital Trends.

These 3D-printed titanium wheels are both extremely lightweight and super tough

HRE Performance Wheels and GE Additive have teamed up to create the world's first 3D-printed titanium wheels. They are not only impressively durable, but extremely lightweight as well.The post These 3D-printed titanium wheels are both extremely lightweight and super tough appeared first on Digital Trends.

Shipping crate filled with 3D-printing robots may be the future of construction

Autodesk has created a robot-filled shipping container which may represent the future of construction work. The crate contains two robots able to 3D print custom components for building sites.The post Shipping crate filled with 3D-printing robots may be the future of construction appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘Bionic mushroom’ can generate electricity without using fossil fuels

Researchers have come up with a way to produce electricity without fossil fuels using a mushroom covered with bacteria. The mushroom provides a safe environment for special cyanobacteria that generate electricity when light is shone on them.The post ‘Bionic mushroom’ can generate electricity without using fossil fuels appeared first on Digital Trends.