New designs were fabricated via multimaterial 3D printing and potential applications of sequential particle release mechanisms were systematically explored.
3D Printed Compliance-Tailored Multilayers
By crafting a spatially compliance-tailored bondlayer utilizing additive manufacturing, mechanical performance can be increased significantly, imparting greater strength, strain to break, and toughness, while maintaining stiffness of the homogeneous stiff bondlayer.
Living Bioink for 3D-Printed Living Devices
A group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) generate living materials and devices by 3D printing genetically programmed bacterial cells. The living bioink can be used to print novel materials including logic gates and a living tattoo for chemical detection on human skin.
The Fourth Dimension: Fabricating Artificial Blood Vessels with 4D Bioprinting
An advanced 4D bioprinting approach uses shape-morphing, biopolymer hydrogels to form the basis for blood vessels and other tubular structures in artificial tissues and organs.
Printing Polymer Nanocomposites and Composites in Three Dimensions
A brief overview is presented mainly over the latest progresses in 3D printing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites and microfiber einforced composites including the benefits, limitations and potential applications.
Most Read – Featuring Brain Therapy, Bioink and 3D Hydrogels
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
3D-Printed, Bioinspired Blood Vessels for Treatment of Ischemic Diseases
Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology and Pusan National University engineer a bioinspired blood vessel for treating ischemic diseases using a 3D bioprinting technique.
3D Printed Spare Parts for Trucks
Premiere at Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Strong metal 3D printer version in original part quality for spare parts, special parts, small series and classic vehicles.
3DNFES for Fabrication of Aligned Polymeric Fibers
A new technology combining electrospinning and 3D printing (3DNFES) for creating pre-patterned polymer fibers.
Cover Art – Featuring Bioactuators, Bioprinting and Temperature Sensors
This week’s Advanced Healthcare Materials covers.