Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...

Researchers have improved flaw detection to increase confidence in metal parts that are 3D-printed using laser powder bed fusion. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National ...

Three-dimensional printing has revolutionised bone tissue engineering by enabling the fabrication of bespoke, patient-specific scaffolds that mimic the complex architecture of native bone. Through ...

Bone defects are a common orthopedic condition. This condition poses a significant challenge to orthopedic surgeons because of its high degree of treatment difficulty, prolonged healing periods, and ...

A new academic roadmap lays out how orthopedic 3D printing could evolve into clinical bioprinting by 2050 — and what must ...

Powder 3D printing, specifically Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), offers several advantages over traditional filament and resin 3D printing methods. In the world of 3D printing, powder-based ...

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in printing a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons made of different polymers using a new laser scanning technique. The new technology makes it ...