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Articles related to 3D printing
The development of a new biological ink takes us one step closer to the goal of printing living cells in three dimensions to create whole organs. |
While bioprinting of living tissue has been possible for some time, the creation of functional organs has been limited by the ability to vascularise these tissues – until now. |
While 3D printing promises to revolutionise manufacturing and biomedicine, it also stands to benefit criminals through the printing of guns, drugs and counterfeit goods. |
Browse: 3D-Printed Kidney Helps Drug Trials |
| Browse: Cancer Patient Receives 3D-Printed Ribs |
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3D Printing of Bone
Hospitals are establishing 3D printing facilities that will make patient-specific bone tissue substitutes widely available. |
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Watts fit to print: Developing flexible, organic solar cells
Polymer chemist Dr David Jones and materials scientist Dr Scott Watkins discuss the latest in flexible electronics -- the printable organic solar cell. |
Online Feature: The disruptive technologies that will shape business in the years ahead |
| Online Feature: How 3D food printers could improve mealtimes for people with swallowing disorders |
