Doctors and engineers are testing a fresh idea for hip surgery in young patients. Instead of using standard metal plates to hold bones in place after a fracture or deformity, they’re trying out a lighter, honeycomb-like structure. The trick? It’s made with a special 3D printer that allows for tiny,
In two of America’s biggest states, lawmakers are pushing a new rule that would force home and business 3D printers to come with built‑in software that stops them from printing gun parts. The idea is to curb the rise of “ghost guns, ” which are homemade weapons that can’t be traced by law enforcemen
A new industrial 3D printer from an American maker has hit the market at a price that could change how factories use additive manufacturing. The device, called FuseX1, is expected to sell for about $85, 000—much less than the $200, 000‑$500, 000 range seen with similar machines from German and Calif
A new lab at the University of Miami is turning ideas that once lived only in books into real tools for doctors. The building costs about five million dollars and sits inside the school of medicine in Miami’s Health District. Scientists there print living tissue, bone and other parts with mach
Chinese engineers have announced progress on a robotic system that could assemble large space structures in orbit, echoing NASA’s long‑abandoned “SpiderFab” idea. The concept is simple: a robot would spin and weave materials like carbon‑fiber into huge antennas or solar panels directly in microgravi
Shoulder motion analysis often relies on complex setups to measure how bones move in real time. This study introduces a simpler approach using small 3D-printed markers placed on the back—on the shoulder blade, upper arm, and torso. Instead of traditional tracking methods, which can be time-consuming
When temperatures drop, 3D printing suddenly feels harder for many people. Filament that worked perfectly in warmer months might start acting strangely—strings appear between layers, corners lift off the bed, or the surface looks rough. At first, it’s easy to blame the printer or the filament. But t
The company behind one of the most popular clear aligner systems has quietly become the largest consumer of 3D printers worldwide. Instead of relying on traditional mold-making, this company is now shifting its entire production to direct 3D printing of plastic aligners. The move aims to cut costs,
If you’ve ever spent a weekend building something with a 3‑D printer, you know that the machine alone isn’t enough. A lot of the trouble people run into comes from missing tools and accessories that make printing smoother and more reliable. Below is a rundown of the most useful items you can grab on
A Chinese research team has made 3‑D printing much quicker and still detailed. Instead of adding layers one by one, they use holographic light that fills a whole volume at once. The system shines light from many angles, like a projector, and shapes the resin inside a container instantly. No
