A Printed World

Sharing interesting news and stories surrounding 3D printing.

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AMAZING JOB @Ford !! 👏

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Research breakthrough paves the way for future space-based 3D printing factories

https://t.co/ZCdGRd4Qra

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Scottish Breakthrough in Space-Based 3D Printing

Researchers @UofGlasgow developed a system that solves the challenges of 3D printing in zero-gravity.

The system uses a specialised granular material instead of traditional filaments designed to work in space's unique conditions.

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Evaluating 3D Printing for Headlight Lens Manufacturing

https://t.co/k9HGMiZotY

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3D Printing Custom Headlights

Researchers at Tunghai University found 3D printed lenses were on par with traditional ones.

Using a resin material costing approximately $30, they produced 14 headlight lenses in a single 8-hour print cycle.

Perfect for custom car designers.

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NASA 3D prints antennas for space-to-Earth communication

https://t.co/ZXaNaiRDpk

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NASA 3D-Printed Antennas for Space

@NASA has developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth.

The antenna was printed using a conductive ink printer from @3DFortify.

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New Proposed Law in NY will require background check to buy any 3D Printer!

https://t.co/e3UfrNQpJo

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New Law to buy 3D Printer!

Proposed law in NY:

“Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified…from being granted a license to possess a firearm.”

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Fort Bliss unveils first 3D-print barracks built as a pilot project for US Army

https://t.co/fg9dXOCYs7

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First Look at 3D Printed Army Barracks 👀

Fort Bliss has unveiled the U.S. Army’s first 3D-printed barracks, marking a significant advancement in military construction.

This innovative approach offers rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable building solutions.

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Revolutionizing Indoor Comfort: Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Walls That Passively Fight Humidity and Climate Change

https://t.co/QKYDDltnjP

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3D Printed Walls Improve Quality of Living.

Scientists created 3D-printed wall panels from marble waste that control humidity, cutting emissions and improving comfort in busy indoor areas.

These panels regulate indoor humidity by absorbing and releasing moisture as needed.

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3D-printed decoupled structural lithium-ion batteries that are stable, robust and customizable

https://t.co/eSMheVcnY1

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3D Printing to Shape Batteries into Cars?

Researchers at Shanghai University are studying ways to 3D Print lithium-ion batteries with load bearing structural properties.

3D printing of structural batteries has various uses, including EVs, autonomous robots, warehouse vehicles.

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Virginia Tech Unveils Bold Plan To Combat Housing Crisis With 3D-Printed Homes

https://t.co/HhSKhwSHON

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3D Printing on Solving Virginia’s Crisis

@virginia_tech recently received $1.1 million from Virginia Housing to launch a project creating affordable housing with a massive 3D Printer.

The project titled 3D4VA, has a goal of printing ten homes over the next two to three years.

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@devmobnow Would love AI to sugggest alterations to minimize supports and “poop”. Either with changes in orientation, settings and even the design of the object.

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Open Source Lab Instrument with 3D Printed Components Autonomously Monitors Embryos

https://t.co/bIHQa1q4JW

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3D Printed Babysitter

Scientists @PlymUni have developed an open sourced 3D printed lab instrument to autonomously monitors the embryos of sea creatures.

The system allows scientists to monitor embryonic development and its environment.

Could human embryos be next?