Perfect pairing for 3D printed food

A new partnership aims to deliver 3D printing technologies to the food industry. CSM Bakery Solutions - an international name in the supply of bakery products and brands - and 3D Systems Corporation, a leade...

Artificial heart lasts for 3000 beats

(ZURICH) Researchers in Europe have produced a silicone heart that could pave the way for the development of a fully functioning artificial replacement. The 3D printed silicone heart, created by a team at...

Robots could get a feel for bionic skin

(USA) The pioneering scientist who famously created a bionic ear in 2013 is now spearheading the development of stretchable electronics using 3D printing technology. Michael McAlpine, a mechanical enginee...

Enjoy a printed pizza in minutes

|10 April 2017| USA There is an exciting new way to enjoy one of the world's most popular takeaway foods - and it's with a 3D printer. California-based BeeHex was formed last year with the goal of creati...

‘Build your own’ bio-bot

|13 February 2017| USA Researchers based at an American university are sharing their recipe for building bio-bots. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign team has spent years developing the bio...

Manufacturing driving 3D printing boom

|12 August 2016| The rapid adoption of 3D printing by the manufacturing industry is helping drive a market which is predicted to be worth $35.4 billion in 2020, according to a new report. The figure revea...

A licence to print money

|31 January 2016| Western European spending on 3D Printing will reach a staggering $7.2 billion in 2019, according to the new Semiannual 3D Printing Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). ...

Japan leads in key frontier technologies

|22 December 2015| A report released last month reveals Japan and the US are leading the way in driving innovation in key frontier technologies. Published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, ...