Lattice structures are networks of interconnected nodes arranged in repeating or gradually varying patterns called cells.

Microfilaments made using a new 3D printing method (gray) form a structure that plant and animal cells (in color) can adhere to. The shapes formed by the filaments determine the uniform cell shapes. A ...

Taking a cue from the structural complexity of trees and bones, engineers have created a way to 3D-print two types of steel in the same circular layer using two welding machines. The resulting ...

Working with private industry, the University of Cambridge has gone one step beyond 3D printing with a concrete infrastructure unit that was not only made in an hour, but incorporates sensors to make ...

Learn how print orientation impacts 3D-printed part strength and appearance. Explore strategies for better results in your designs.

One of the issues with extruder-based 3D printing is that it can be very difficult to print objects that have voids in them. You simply must have something to deposit the soft material on until it has ...

With the emergence of desktop 3D printing, a long-trusted name in creative software is looking to offer tools for the task. Adobe has announced an update to Photoshop CC that includes 3D printing ...