A duo of researchers from Zhejiang University, China, has developed a number of new edible plant-based gel materials that can be used to 3D print meat-like foods. The 3D printable meat alternatives contain ingredients such as soy protein, pea protein, and wheat gluten, boasting the nutritional value of real meat without the associated health and sustainability costs. Interestingly, the most successful formulations also featured cocoa butter as a component, which is a fat extracted from the cocoa bean. The team investigated the effects of protein, starch, and sodium alginate on the extrudability and printing accuracy of the materials, reporting the results in ACS Food Science & Technology. A 3D printed ‘fake meat’ structure featuring soy, wheat, and cocoa butter. Photo via Zhejiang University. 3D printing and plant-based meat alternatives So why 3D print food in the first place? 3D printing food can give rise to personalized meals, as the technology… read more
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A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, Seoul National University, and the California Institute of Technology has conducted a series of seismic experiments using 3D printed models of the Los Angeles sedimentary basin to better understand the hazards of earthquakes. The team presented its findings at the American Geophysical Union (AGU)’s Fall Meeting 2021 yesterday, revealing that the highest frequency seismic waves which are the most destructive to buildings were actually attenuated – or reduced in force – within the models’ basin, contradicting the long-accepted suggestion from numerical modeling that ground shaking is amplified within basins. The Los Angeles Basin imaged and mapped by NASA’s ASTER Earth-observing instrument. Photo via NASA JPL. Earthquake modeling for basins Sedimentary basins are geological structures that originated as depressions and have become filled-in with lower-density material over time, such as that deposited by landslides and rivers. Earthquake-prone cities such as Los Angeles,… read more
The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Have your say now. Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Creality has gone all out to provide the adopters of its CR-Scan 01 3D scanner with all the support they need to fully-utilize their new system. Launched earlier this year, Creality’s latest scanner is designed to offer professional-grade features like multi-pose alignment and advanced color restoration, at a competitive price. To guide users on how best to take advantage of these cutting-edge capabilities, Creality has now released a series of software, hardware and FAQ social media guides, which help them get set up and scanning in no time at all. Creality has launched a series of online guides and tutorials to support the adopters of its new CR-Scan 01. Image via Creality. Advanced user-friendly scanning Before getting stuck… 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. Automated Precision Inc (API), a US-based manufacturer of laser metrology devices, has launched a new version of its iSCAN3D 3D scanner. The third-generation hand-held device comes complete with several upgrades that improve performance and usability, including new laser optics and blue crossed laser lines for rapid metrology-grade 3D scanning. Designed for portability on the shop floor, the iSCAN3D is intended for applications such as prototype inspection, reverse engineering, large body assemblies, flush and gap, mold and die cavities, surface contours, and fixture inspection. “We have seen an explosion in the uptake of laser scanning within manufacturing over the past few years,” states Joe Bioty, President of API. “With the launch of iScan3D, API reconfirms its focus in this growing market providing… read more
Imaging device manufacturer Revopoint 3D Technologies has raised over £1.5 million to support the launch of its upcoming POP 2 3D scanner. Built around the principles of binocular and micro-structured light, and boosted by the firm’s proprietary micro-projecting chip, the POP 2 is capable of acquiring 3D point cloud data with high precision, and achieving a peak single-frame accuracy of 0.1mm. Given that its latest scanner is also built with affordability in mind, the firm is therefore marketing the device as a ‘professional quality product at a consumer-grade price.’ Expected to ship in February 2022, the system is now available for backing on Kickstarter from £317, where it has already garnered enough interest to smash its initial £7,500 target. “If you’re a gadget and high-tech enthusiast in general, Revopoint’s latest 3D scanner is definitely for you,” reads Revopoint 3D’s Kickstarter page. “If you’re an active 3D printing creator, a VR/AR… read more
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