September 15, 2025Rapid Liquid Printing Unlocks 4D Silicone StructuresNovel printing techniques unlock kinetic design and enable the creation of innovative, responsive environments that adapt to movement and interaction. Read more
August 29, 20253D Printing, Hydrogels, and Polymers in Modern Wound CarePolymers are transforming skin therapy from structural roles to active agents in healing and targeted drug delivery. Read more
August 22, 2025From Polymers to Patients: Plastics in Wearable TechA new generation of conductive plastics allows engineers to print sensors directly onto flexible, skin-like materials, paving the way for a new era of personalized health. Read more
August 11, 20253D-Printed Sensors: Emerging Strategies and MaterialsAdditive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions. Read more
July 31, 2025Energy Efficiency in FDM 3D PrintingSeventy percent of FDM energy goes to the heated bed, but adjusting processing parameters can cut this waste in half while maintaining part strength and surface quality. Read more
July 22, 2025Trends in Smart Hydrogels: Ready for Real-World ApplicationsSmart hydrogels are evolving from lab concepts to real-world tools, showing trends in biomedicine, robotics, and sustainable applications. Read more
July 14, 2025Soft Robotics in Medicine: A Growing Trend Powered by HydrogelsSoft robotics is emerging as a game-changing trend in healthcare. It offers minimally invasive tools that precisely adapt to biological environments. Read more
July 12, 2025Recycled PETG Powers Carbon Fiber Filaments for 3D PrintingIn a recent study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture continuous carbon fiber (CCF) filaments using recycled PETG (rPETG). Read more
June 30, 2025Optimizing Thermoset Epoxies for Additive Manufacturing with Sparse InfillMichigan State University researchers unveiled novel thermoset epoxies capable of bridging unsupported gaps in sparse infill structures at ANTEC® 2025. Read more
May 7, 2025How Acrylic Additives Are Transforming PVC 3D PrintingAcrylic additives are rewriting the rules of 3D printing, turning brittle PVC layers into unbreakable bonds. Read more