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Faster and ethical bone repair testing: Swansea’s breakthrough

January 26, 2025 |

3D Printing Research

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a novel approach to testing biomaterials for bone regeneration, offering both speed and ethical refinement. Published in Bioactive Materials journal, and led by Dr. Zhidao Xia, a team from Swansea’s Medical School and Faculty of Science and Engineering has introduced a murine tibial periosteal ossification model that eliminates the need for traditional methods involving fractures or critical sized defects. In doing so, they significantly reduce animal suffering while enabling biomaterial evaluation in as little as 14 days, with cortical bone remodeling completed by 28 days. Dr. Xia explained, “Our invention bridges the gap between synthetic substitutes and donor bone. We’ve shown that it’s possible to create a material that is safe, effective, and scalable to meet global demand. This could end the reliance on donor bone and tackle the ethical and supply issues in bone grafting.” Alongside Swansea, several institutions worldwide contributed to this… read more

Minimizing Downtime in Additive Manufacturing Facilities

January 26, 2025 |

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3D Printing

As an additive manufacturing company owner or manager, you would have a vested interest in minimizing downtime on the factory floor. Machine downtime costs money, because your machines are your breadwinners. If the machines stop, for whatever reason, then it’s no more bread. It’s a simple equation. Luckily, downtime in 3D printing businesses can be reduced, thanks to a combination of monitoring, tracking, and other management tools. Causes of Downtime in the Factory There are two significant causes of downtime in additive manufacturing facilities, which are process-related, and security related. In the case of additive manufacturing process-related downtime, a lot of this can be put down to failed prints, particularly when the machine is running unattended overnight. In the case of security-related downtime, security breaches can involve the theft or destruction of equipment, and in rare cases, even industrial espionage. Thankfully, both of these issues can be addressed with a… read more

UNM Engineers Develop Bendable Concrete for 3D Printing

January 26, 2025 |

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3D Printing Materials

Engineers from the University of New Mexico (UNM), a public research institution recognized for its work in advanced construction materials, have patented a bendable concrete designed for 3D printing. Researchers in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering aimed to address brittleness, high labor costs, and dangers associated with traditional building methods. This new composite, classified as self-reinforced ultra-ductile cementitious material, may herald more resilient infrastructure while reducing dependence on steel bars and heavy machinery. Traditional concrete is renowned for its strength under compression but is inherently brittle, leading to frequent cracks and the need for regular maintenance in infrastructure such as sidewalks and bridges. Maryam Hojati, assistant professor in UNM’s Gerald May Department, highlighted this limitation as a primary motivation for their research. “Concrete by itself does not show any tensile properties,” Hojati explained. To address this, the team incorporated short polymer fibers into the concrete… read more

New Photogrammetric Metrology add-on from Revopoint unlocks MIRACO Plus’ full potential

January 23, 2025 |

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3D Scanners

3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint has introduced the MIRACO Plus 3D scanner with a Revopoint Photogrammetric Metrology Kit (PMK). Features of the MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner The Revopoint MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner offers precision, innovation, and speed in one device. Image via Revopoint. The MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner, what the company claims to be the “world’s first” is a comprehensive 3D scanning and photogrammetric metrology solution around $2,000, and features advanced technology to capture large objects with high accuracy. It combines photogrammetric metrology and global coordinate calculation to enhance volumetric accuracy. The scanner’s intuitive software allows for quick processing of global marker coordinates and smooth transitions to point cloud scanning directly on the device. Users can transfer photogrammetric models to a PC via Wi-Fi or USB-C, facilitating easy import into third-party software. The scanner provides single-frame accuracy of up to 0.04 mm and supports scanning speeds of up to 20 frames… read more

A breakthrough £50 3D printed microscope by Strathclyde researchers

January 23, 2025 |

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3D Printing Research

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow have created a fully 3D printed and low cost microscope for histological imaging. Based on OpenFlexure‘s open-source design, the device incorporates 3D printed mechanical and optical components alongside a Raspberry Pi for control, an LED light source for illumination, and an affordable off-the-shelf camera. Weighing just 3 kg, the microscope can be assembled in three hours at an estimated cost of £50 ($60). This study is published in the bioRvix journal. As reported by New Scientist, Gail McConnell Professor of Biophotonics at the University, highlighted the impact of their work. She stated that her team had earlier devised a technique for 3D printing lenses commonly used in microscopes, a development that played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. Measuring the resolution of a fully 3D printed microscope post-acquisition chromatic correction. Image via University of Strathclyde. Affordability with 3D printed optics Key… read more

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Faster and ethical bone repair testing: Swansea’s breakthrough

Minimizing Downtime in Additive Manufacturing Facilities

UNM Engineers Develop Bendable Concrete for 3D Printing

New Photogrammetric Metrology add-on from Revopoint unlocks MIRACO Plus’ full potential

A breakthrough £50 3D printed microscope by Strathclyde researchers

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