3D Printing

Chinese manufacturers ambivalent about 3D printing’s role in advanced manufacturing, survey finds

November 13, 2019

Automotive and Mobility, Consumer Products, Medical

The vast majority of manufacturers surveyed continue to view the technology through a prototyping lens. Only 11% consider it to be ready for the production of end-use products.

Transformational technologies that can change the world

November 12, 2019

Packaging

Sustainability, Recycling, 3D Printing, Alternative Energy, Cyber Security, Automotive and Mobility

Rick Lingle

Boston-based Lux Research identifies the top 20 game-changing technologies—what plastics-related tech made the list at #3? Hint: It’s not 3D printing.

IndyCar Aeroscreen Targets Improved Driver Safety

November 08, 2019

Automotive

3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, Automotive and Mobility, Materials

Dan Carney

The challenge is to protect drivers without obstructing their vision.

5 Predictions of Tech Disruptions in the Next Decade

October 30, 2019

Electronics & Test

Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, IoT, Automotive, Automation & Motion Control, Consumer Electronics, Cyber Security, Electronics & Test, Medical

Duane Benson

This year brings us one step closer to a decade that will be full of disruptions. Here are five big predictions for 2020 and beyond.

10 Technologies That Can Make You Into a Superhero

October 22, 2019

Electronics & Test

Sensors, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Government/Defense, Gadget Freak, Medical

Chris Wiltz

There are technologies that exist today that aren't far off from what you've seen in superhero movies and comic books.

3D printing, anatomical models, procedures, healthcare

New 3DP Anatomical Models Feature Patient-Specific Pathology

October 17, 2019

Materials & Assembly

3D Printing

Jack Heslin

Learn surgery on a bell pepper? Not anymore.

Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies, ADAPT Consortium, shape memory alloys, SMA, Colorado School of Mines

ADAPT Consortium Develops Shape Memory Alloys Suitable for Additive Manufacturing Processes

October 16, 2019

Materials & Assembly

3D Printing

Tracey Schelmetic

Additive manufacturing hasn’t been an option with shape memory alloys, since the materials require extensive post-processing such as cold work.

12 Ways Technology Has Transformed Halloween

October 11, 2019

Materials & Assembly

Sensors, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, Automation & Motion Control, Consumer Electronics, Gadget Freak, Electronics & Test, Consumer Products

Kevin Clemens

The spookiest night of the year has gone from candles and homemade costumes to drones, 3D printing, and microcomputers. We take a look at some key ways Halloween has evolved over the centuries.

soft robots, actuators, digital light projection, Singapore University of Technology. DLP 3D printing

Process Designed for 3D-Printing Mini Soft-Robotic Actuators

October 08, 2019

Materials & Assembly

3D Printing

Elizabeth Montalbano

A team of researchers from China and Singapore used digital light projection printing to simplify the fabrication of tiny soft robots for novel applications