Scientists based at Hiroshima University have devised a novel way of 3D printing with one of hardest engineering materials ...
Nature often demonstrates extraordinary ingenuity in material design, where structure dictates function. Examples include the toughness of nacre, the rigidity of bamboo, and the vivid coloration in ...
MIT’s 3D-printed recycled plastic trusses could reduce deforestation and offer a scalable solution for global housing needs.
Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer is made up of several different ...
MIT engineers turn plastic waste into strong building parts that could solve housing crisis and reduce environmental impact ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Researchers from Washington State University have developed a new way to convert rarely recycled plastic waste into a sturdy 3D printing material, the school announced.
In recent years, 3D printing has advanced rapidly. However, the technology has been trapped ...
A new era of 3D printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry, according to Veena Sahajwalla, professor and ...