3D Printing

3D Printed Multi-material Medical Phantoms for Needle-tissue Interaction Modeling of Heterogeneous Structures

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3D Printed Multi-material Medical Phantoms for Needle-tissue Interaction Modeling of Heterogeneous Structures

Citation Information: Jun Yin, Manqi Li, Guangli Dai, Hongzhao Zhou, Liang Ma, Yixiong Zheng. 3D Printed Multi-material Medical Phantoms for Needle-tissue Interaction Modeling of Heterogeneous Structures. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2021, 18(2), 346-360.3D Printed Multi-material Medical Phantoms for Needle-tissue Interaction Modeling of Heterogeneous StructuresJun Yin1,2, Manqi Li1,2, Guangli Dai3, Hongzhao Zhou1*, Liang Ma1, Yixiong Zheng4*1. … Read more

Controlling 3D Printers with Siemens PLC: Essential Details You Must Know

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Controlling 3D Printers with Siemens PLC: Essential Details You Must Know

Using Siemens PLC to control 3D printers not only improves printing accuracy but also enables advanced features such as multi-material switching and self-diagnosis of faults. This article will detail how to achieve this. 1. Hardware Configuration 1. Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules The 3D printing equipment mainly involves multi-axis motion control and temperature control. … Read more

Are Fighter Jet Components 3D Printed? Developed by the ‘Luoyang Youth Commando’!

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Are Fighter Jet Components 3D Printed? Developed by the 'Luoyang Youth Commando'!

Source: WeChat Official Account “CCTV Military” (ID: CCTV-7_Junshi) “The application of 3D printing technology in aircraft We have reached a scale and engineering level and are in a world-leading position” How to use 3D printing equipment to produce components for the new generation of fighter jets? Let’s explore together ↓ The following video is sourced … Read more

3D Printing Technology Assists 92-Year-Old Patient in Complex Surgery and Rapid Recovery

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3D Printing Technology Assists 92-Year-Old Patient in Complex Surgery and Rapid Recovery

Recently, the Department of Limb Trauma and Hand Surgery at Guilin Medical University Affiliated Hospital successfully performed a total hip joint revision surgery on a 92-year-old patient with the assistance of 3D printing technology. This surgery set a new record for the oldest patient undergoing such a procedure at the hospital. The patient was able … Read more

Amazing High-Tech! 3D Printed Human Bones Are Actually Used in Surgery…

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Amazing High-Tech! 3D Printed Human Bones Are Actually Used in Surgery...

Hunan is located in the central part of China, serving as a transition zone between the eastern coastal region and the central and western regions, as well as the junction of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Coastal Economic Belt. In 2015, Hunan’s GDP total and growth rate both entered the top ten, indicating … Read more

Spheronization Technology: Transforming Waste into High-Performance 3D Printing Polymer Powders, Alpha Powders

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Spheronization Technology: Transforming Waste into High-Performance 3D Printing Polymer Powders, Alpha Powders

Antarctic Bear Guide: This is a highly promising technology that can spheronize polymer powder materials, and we hope the industry pays attention. In May 2025, Antarctic Bear learned that Alpha Powders, a startup based in Warsaw, aims to break the current lack of polymer supply channels for additive manufacturing through spheronization technology. Spheronization technology is … Read more

A Novel 3D Printed Antibiotic-Loaded Intraocular Lens: A Breakthrough for Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis Patients!

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A Novel 3D Printed Antibiotic-Loaded Intraocular Lens: A Breakthrough for Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis Patients!

Ophthalmology Innovative Approach New Antibiotic-Loaded Intraocular Lens Effectively Prevents and Treats Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis Postoperative endophthalmitis is a serious complication of ocular surgery that can lead to vision loss and globe atrophy, commonly occurring after cataract surgery, with an incidence rate of 0.012% to 1.3% globally over the past 20 years. Current preventive methods for endophthalmitis … Read more

The Arrival of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges: How Far Are We from ‘Printing’ Houses?

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The Arrival of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges: How Far Are We from 'Printing' Houses?

Author: Gu Wangwu On January 12, the world’s largest concrete 3D printed pedestrian bridge was completed in Shanghai’s Baoshan Smart Bay. This bridge was designed and developed by Professor Xu Weiguo’s team from Tsinghua University (School of Architecture) and Zhongnan Land. The bridge is 26.3 meters long and 3.6 meters wide, utilizing a single-arch structure … Read more

Can 3D Printing Cure Paralysis? A Two-Year Wait Finally Unleashed

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Can 3D Printing Cure Paralysis? A Two-Year Wait Finally Unleashed

What can 3D printing do? Can it print a living heart? What can 3D printing do? Can it print a living heart? Can it replicate the human body one-to-one? Or is it just a gimmick? NO! NO! NO! All of the above are incorrect! Today, we have invited a scientific expert along with his startup … Read more

US Military’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: Can 3D Printing Help?

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US Military's Anti-Corruption Efforts: Can 3D Printing Help?

Recently, a U.S. congressman raised a procurement issue regarding a mechanical part costing as much as $90,000, which became a hot topic on social media. Following this, reports of exorbitant procurement costs in the U.S. military have been continuously highlighted by the media and netizens. After the $10,000 toilet seat and the $1,200 coffee cup, … Read more