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3D-printed ‘bones’ made living cells are formed at room temperature for the first time using a special gel that allows doctors to build structures minutes before surgery Scientists have 3D-printed ‘bone’ at room temperature with a special ink The ink contains the patient’s living cells, along with calcium phosphate The mixture hardens within minutes of … Read more
A team of British engineers have developed a working electric vehicle from recycled 3D printed materials – and it can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. The battery-powered Chameleon buggy, which weighs 150kg (23 stone), produces no emissions and is about a third the size of an average car – but only … Read more
A 3D-printed ‘fake turtle egg’ with a GPS tracker inside – placed in sea turtle nests on the beach – has helped conservationists expose the rampant illegal trade in eggs. Despite an international agreement banning the trade of sea turtle eggs, the trade is still going on, and it can be difficult to trace and … Read more
3D-printed implants that link human brains to computers and stimulate the spinal cord could be used to treat people with paralysis Researchers built a prototype of the brain chip and tested it on animals It was effective at detecting and relaying electrical signals from a computer Also functions correctly on surface of the brain, peripheral nerves … Read more
A 3D-printed ‘cage’ could spare hundreds of Britons disabled by agonising bone fractures from limb amputation. The new metal implant, available on the NHS, replaces bone in the shin and encourages new bone cells to fuse against it. Unlike traditional last-ditch attempts to save crumbling bones in the lower leg, which involve a brace attached … Read more
KFC tests 3D-printed CHICKEN NUGGETS – and could even produce wings and drumsticks with bones inside if the technology improves The fast-food chain announced partnership with a Russian biotech research firm Chicken cells and plant material will create authentic-tasting meat alternatives It comes as consumers seek out ethically and environmentally sourced produce By Raven Saunt … Read more
The 3D-printed ‘AirShield’ device that bolts on to plane cabin ventilation nozzles and directs passenger breathe droplets downwards to prevent the spread of coronavirus The U.S firm behind it, Teague, says AirShield is ‘a germ isolation system’ The component turns the air from seat nozzles into ‘engineered air-blades’ AirShield is entering its development phase in … Read more
Scientists develop a ‘window to the brain’: 3D-printed ‘skull’ allows experts to peer inside a mouse’s head in real-time and could one day help disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s The implant can be used to surgically replace part of the animal’s head Mouse brains are similar to humans’ so are useful for medical research Scientists … Read more