Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER) have developed a novel set of microscopic gas sensors using 3D printing technology. Designed to mimic the color-changing feathers of a peacock, the 3D printed sensors are capable of changing colors in the presence of certain solvent vapors. As such, they can be used to provide a very visual manner of detecting hazardous pollutants, all while being cost-effective to manufacture. The team believes its devices could have major implications for real-time gas monitoring in homes, cars, and workplaces, as well as in wearable devices for personal health applications. Professor Larisa Florea, a co-author of the study, explains, “We have created responsive, printed, microscopic optical structures which can be monitored in real-time, and used for the detection of gases. The ability to print such an optically responsive material has profound potential for their incorporation… read more
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Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Creality has announced the launch of a cost-effective yet highly-capable new 3D scanner. Known as the ‘CR-Scan 01,’ Creality’s latest entry into the scanning market is easy-to-use but features high-end specifications, and is able to capture details down to 0.1mm in size. Thanks to its adjustable modes, multi-pose alignment and enhanced scanning width, the system ultimately allows designers to recreate anything from small items to furniture, with impressive simplicity, affordability and precision. Creality says that the CR-Scan 01 enables users to capture objects in ‘true color.’ Image via Creality. Accessible, efficient 3D scanning According to Creality, the increasing popularity of VR and AR technologies has created a rising demand for scanners that are easy to operate, yet capable of capturing the data needed for producing quality models. To address this perceived demand, the company says that it has developed a new UI to make the CR-Scan… read more
Fashion designer Irina Tosheva has turned to the Zortrax M200 to create bespoke fashion accessories and ornaments that have taken her designs to a higher plane. At SS16, the fashion show in Kosovo that pays homage to the vibrant Eastern European design fraternity, Tosheva stood out from the crowd. She did so with a scintillating combination of interesting designs and integrated technology. She had something different to offer. She had a 3D printer. Even haute couture counts the cost Even in the world of high fashion, designers are limited in terms of materials. Truly bespoke buttons, fastenings and more cost a vast amount when they’re produced by traditional methods. Ornate additions to outfits, meanwhile, add a layer of complexity that often means the designer rules them out. A 3D printer, though, can produce bespoke items at a low cost. That means the designer can just focus on breathtaking designs. They… read more
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting. You can watch the event on the 3D Printing Industry YouTube channel on the 21st of October. Fillamentum, a Czech manufacturer of filaments for the 3D printing industry, is showcasing its new NonOilen filament at Expo 2020 in Dubai. Developed in collaboration with the Slovak University of Technology, the polylactic acid/polyhydroxy butyrate blend (PLA/PHB) is 100% biodegradable and can be recycled several times without losing its functional properties. According to Fillamentum, NonOilen is also the company’s first filament to be made entirely out of 100% bio-renewable sources, in line with the firm’s goals of advancing the circular economy. Josef Doleček, founder & CEO of Fillamentum, said, “In general, the idea of sustainability and recyclability is becoming the number one topic in companies across all industry sectors. Sustainability is one of the main principles of Fillamentum, which is ready… read more
November 15, 2021 Leave a Comment Anycubic has today launched their latest resin-based LCD 3D printers, which includes a 6K resolution desktop model and also a budget friendly 4K version. Read on to know more about the new duo of resin printers! New resin printers in 4K and 6K variants! (Image credit: Anycubic) High Resolution Resin First up, let’s take a look at the 6K resin printer which is called the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K. The Photon Mono X 6K is the first 9.25-inch 6K desktop model available, and comes with a much-improved 5,760 x 3,600 pixels and print resolution of up to 34 microns, which offers superior quality printing. Great news for you wargaming miniature fans out there who crave the extra detail on the little miniature faces! Additionally the Photon Mono X 6K features an industry-leading 350:1 black and white contrast screen, enabling it to print models… read more
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