At the center of this breakthrough is the use of shape-transformable liquid metal nanoparticles (LMNPs) integrated into polymers, enabling the direct 3D printing of complex, multi-functional robots.

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D printing is revolutionizing every industry and sports is no exception. But, what role will 3D printing play in sports?

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Researchers at the University of Washington have been 3D printing pipes with helical interiors, mimicing shark intestines.

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004 ...

Inexpensive 3D printers tend to support a limited number of plastic filament types, some of them only PLA and/or ABS. PLA (polylactic acid) is a biodegradable, plant-based polymer, while ABS ...

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While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs. Expertise 3D printers ...

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University, in collaboration with their colleagues, have proposed a method for recycling ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to help liquid flow in only one direction, but without using the flaps that engines and our circulatory system rely upon to prevent fluid backup. The team created ...