Archive for the ‘3D printing’ category: Page 105
Aug 19, 2016
Restoring the Classic BMW 507 Racecar of Elvis Presley Using 3D Printing Technology
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: 3D printing, transportation
BMW is a German car manufacturer that has decided to make use of 3D printing technology in order to restore the BMW 507 racecar of Elvis Presley. Through additive manufacturing technology, they were able to reconstruct the window winders of the car as well as its door handles.
For sure, Elvis never anticipated that his racecar which he purchased in 1958 will be restored after 60 years with the help of a 3D printer. Jack Castor owned the vehicle and was purchased by BMW Group Classic 2 years ago and kept it in the pumpkin factory.
Aug 18, 2016
Wake Forest Researchers Successfully Implant Living, Functional 3D Printed Human Tissue Into Animals
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: 3D printing, biotech/medical, life extension
“Researchers Successfully Implant Living, Functional 3D Printed Human Tissue Into Animals”
My question is “why?”
The news has been full of stories about new advancements in 3D printed tissue. Companies such as Organovo and research institutions such as the University of California San Diego are leading the charge in the development of 3D printed, functional human tissue, particularly liver tissue. So far, printed tissue is being used mostly for pharmaceutical drug testing, but everyone in the 3D printing biosphere professes the ultimate goal of eventually producing whole, fully functional human organs that can be transplanted into patients. Most experts agree that it will happen; it’s just a matter of when.
Aug 16, 2016
3DCeram 3D Prints Custom-Designed, Biocompatible Cranial Prostheses
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: 3D printing, materials
3D Printing for the skull.
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Aug 16, 2016
The Use of 3D Printing in Reviving the Statue of Zeus in Olympia
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: 3D printing, entertainment
Wonder when someone will attempt to 3D Print Atlantis; or recreate the ancient Colossus of Rhodes.
Rio 2016 is a much-awaited event of people from all over the world that has already been happening in Brazil. On the other hand, the Summer Olympics that was held in Atlanta in 1996 has celebrated their 20th anniversary by creating a replica of Zeus using 3D printing technology. The statue of Zeus that was taken from Olympia is commonly used to represent the Olympics. As a matter of fact, it is also considered as a part of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
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Aug 16, 2016
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Mature 3D Printed MPS-130 CubeSat Propulsion System for NASA
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: 3D printing, biotech/medical, education, space travel
Next to the medical field, as we follow the significant impacts 3D printing is making on the world, that of aerospace is right at the top of the list. While some are still confused about the actual importance of 3D printing as it hasn’t really affected them personally yet, it’s important to think on a much bigger scale. And there’s not much of a bigger scale than space.
For those who are cynical about the technology, pointing back to the continual supply of keychains and figurines (we all have to start somewhere, thank you!) being pumped out in plastic at the desktop, when you take a look at how long NASA has been involved with additive manufacturing—and how many parts they are using now—well, that’s impressive. Not only that, because of numerous 3D printed parts, larger components are being made that would not have been possible previously, and certainly not with such a level of customization, speed, and affordability.
Aug 16, 2016
Watch synthetic bones being 3D-printed in this amazing demo
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: 3D printing, bioprinting
Aether 1 is a sub-$9,000 3D bioprinter set to make its debut later this year. It promises to outperform some bioprinters that cost over $250,000.
Aug 14, 2016
MIT group reveals design for 3D printed fibreglass structures on Mars
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: 3D printing, habitats, space travel
Last month, NASA announced the winner of its 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, a competition in which entrants were tasked to develop architectural concepts. These concepts were to implement 3D printing techniques for the construction of habitats on Mars, using materials that could be sourced from the Red Planet itself.
The 3D Printed Habitat Challenge received 165 submissions, with the thirty highest scoring entries being displayed at the New York Maker Faire on September 27th. The overall winner and recipient of the $25,000 grand prize was Team Space Exploration Architecture and Clouds Architecture Office with their Mars Ice House design. The runners up were Team Gamma, who received $15,000, whilst third place was awarded to Team LavaHive.
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A team of researchers at Columbia University has developed a 3D food printer capable of printing and cooking multiple ingredients at one time.