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3-D printed bionic skin. It’s not science fiction.

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3-D printed ovary allows infertile mouse to mate and give birth

A 3-D printed functional ovary implant allowed an infertile mouse to naturally mate, give birth to two pups and breastfeed them.

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In the era of regenerative medicine, which seeks to develop replacement tissues and organs in the lab for the millions of people in need, 3-D printing is a new frontier. The technology has already been harnessed to create everything from human skin to bone and heart tissue to cartilage for use during surgery and transplants. The “bioprosthetic” (3-D Ovary) was conceived with female cancer survivors in mind, who often lose their ovarian function due to intensive chemotherapy treatments, which can cause absence of puberty, early menopause and infertility. If further studies show the technology works in humans, it could also offer options for women who have a condition called primary ovarian insufficiency, where ovarian function diminishes before the age of 40. Current options to restore fertility and hormone function in cancer survivors include in-vitro fertilization and ovarian transplants. But these options are limited and often do not provide long-term solutions. Researchers aimed to develop a whole organ replacement as a potential long-term solution to restore normal hormonal function and fertility. The answer: a 3-D printed bioprosthetic ovary, engineered from a combination of biomaterials and ovarian cells. One huge advantage to pursuing this strategy is that organs can be grown using cells from the same patient, bypassing any risk of rejection via the body’s immune system once transplanted.

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Manufacturing Takes Another Giant Leap Forward: Rapid Liquid Printing - Manufacturing Talk Radio Podcast

Manufacturers of all kinds have benefited from the rapid advancement in 3D printing technology in so many different ways. From rapid prototyping to end use components, the technology continues to move forward and show even more potential along the way. Now, manufacturers may soon have another incredible piece of technology at their disposal, Rapid Liquid …

Additive manufacturing technology never ceases to amaze. Take a look at this incredible process and what it could mean for the future of manufacturing.

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Today: steelcase X MIT create customized furniture by 3D printing into liquid gel 

up until now, 3D printing has been a desirable yet limited tool for manufacturing. whilst great for creating small, one-off objects, the technique has long needed to be adapted to be used on a large, commercial level. with this in mind, scientists at the MIT self-assembly lab have collaborated with the global furniture brand steelcase and acclaimed product designer christophe guberan to yield a 3D printing breakthrough—piloting a new process dubbed rapid liquid printing. the technique allows for the creation of large scale objects in just minutes, and is poised to make large-scale manufacturing of customized furniture a reality. 

the collaboration between MIT, steelcase and guberan saw the customization of the turnstone (a steelcase brand) bassline table with a 3D printed top. rapid liquid printing focuses on size, speed, and quality material. the process involves printing inside a gel, essentially giving the designer the possibility to draw in 3D without the limitations of gravity. without having to work up designs layer by layer like traditional 3D printing methods, RLP allows printing objects to happen faster, on a scale as big as the machine will permit.

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The OcMakerChallenge is on! Love these specially designed ‘Comfort Heels’ shoes by students from Richland Continuation High.

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3D printing with Kevlar, Fiberglass and carbon fiber | Vote3D.com

A new start up company has created the first 3D printer which uses numerous types of specialty material filaments such as Kevlar, Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber. Click here to read the article. Source: www.computerworld.com Photo Credit: Impossible Objects

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How a College Professor Is Using an Online 3D Printing Course to Inspire a New Generation of Designers

Learning to sew might just be a thing of the past.

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Success in the 3-D bioprinting of cartilage

A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage tissue by printing stem cells using a 3-D-bioprinter. The fact that the stem cells survived being printed in this manner is a success in itself. In addition, the research team was able to influence the cells to multiply and differentiate to form chondrocytes (cartilage cells) in the printed structure. The cartilage formed by the stem cells in the 3-D bioprinted structure is extremely similar to human cartilage. Experienced surgeons who examined the artificial cartilage saw no difference when they compared the bioprinted tissue to real cartilage, and have stated that the material has properties similar to their patients’ natural cartilage.

Potential for use in osteoarthritis therapies

The study represents a giant step forward in the ability to generate new, endogenous cartilage tissue. In the not too distant future, it should be possible to use 3-D bioprinting to generate cartilage based on a patient’s own, “backed-up” stem cells. This bioprinted tissue can be used to repair cartilage damage, or to treat osteoarthritis, in which joint cartilage degenerates and breaks down. “The structure of the cellulose we used might not be optimal for use in the human body. Before we begin to explore the possibility of incorporating the use of 3-D bioprinted cartilage into the surgical treatment of patients, we need to find another material that can be broken down and absorbed by the body so that only the endogenous cartilage remains, the most important thing for use in a clinical setting is safety,”

link : https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-04-success-d-bioprinting-cartilage.html

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MIT

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/28/mit-self-assembly-lab-rapid-liquid-printing-technology-produce-furniture-minutes-design/

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SpaceX gifts 3-D printer to burglarized Lompoc school

Bree Valla, the principal of La Honda STEAM Academy, was very direct Wednesday when describing the mental state of some of her students following a break-in at the Lompoc campus

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work hard now. stay up those extra hours studying for that test. rewrite your notes by hand. read the textbook again. go over your flash cards a second time. it is tough but nothing can beat the feeling of getting a grade you worked hard for and earned. you can do it, i believe in you.

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Smooth Variable Layer Height and Awesome Supports in Slic3r Prusa Edition - Prusa Printers

It has been circulating around for a couple of weeks already so if you are our hardcore fan, you have already tested it. If so, kudos to you 😉 But nevertheless, Slic3r Prusa Edition now includes Smooth Variable Layer Height and is bundled in 1.7.6 drivers with all the necessary settings for perfect prints. And …

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER!!!!!

Jo Prusa just released the Original Prusa i3 MK2S!!!

You can now print at 0.07mm layer height!!! “Smooth Variable Layer Height“

All back order i3 MK2 orders are being upgraded! (even mine :D )

SO EXCITED!!!

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30 Types of 3D Printer Filament - Guide & Comparison Chart | All3DP

Guide to 30 great 3D printer filament types and a handy comparison chart. Learn about PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, Flexible, and 25 more types of 3D filament.

Looking into different types of filaments to get for my new 3D printer and I found this to be really useful!

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Leica camera lens

Source: https://openpics.aerobatic.io/

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A 3D Printed Sundial Displays Time Like a Digital Clock

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NOW THAT’S JUST SHOWING OFF