Education and Research Articles

UO scientist unveils a 3D printed device to excite nerves

A tiny, thin-film electrode with a 3D-printed housing has been implanted in the peripheral nervous system of songbirds, where it successfully recorded electrical impulses that drive vocalizations. . The research is seen as an advance in the emerging field of...

Essential Science: When will we get 3D organs on demand?

Given various biomedical advances, what is the likelihood of 3D printed organs? What has been achieved so far? And where is future research heading? . Digital Journal takes the litmus test. 3D printing technology may one day enable medics to produce artificial organs...

3D printing is helping to rebuild Hong Kong’s precious coral reefs

Aa Aa Marine scientists at the University of Hong Kong have developed a new method of saving coral reefs off the coast of the city. Specially designed terracotta tiles are being 3D printed to create artificial reefs in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park. . The 2.6 square...

3D-printed organ model can improve surgical outcomes for heart patients

Researchers from the University of Minnesota, with support from Medtronic, have developed a groundbreaking process for multi-material 3D printing of lifelike models of the heart's aortic valve and the surrounding structures that mimic the exact look and feel of a real...