Materials Articles

Nano Dimension is Strengthening its Leadership Position in 3D Printed Electronics with AME Design Methodology

Nano Dimension’s USA HQ, Sunrise, Florida, January 2021 – Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), a leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE (Printed Electronics) provider, offers quick solutions and easy access to complex PCBs and 3D printed electronics. ....

Soft, Sensitive Robotic Gripping Fingers Made with Multi-material 3D Printing

Soft grippers enable robots to manipulate delicate objects , but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re safe to use around living organisms, such as elderly people, so researchers continue working to improve the perception of soft robotic grippers . . According...

3D printing metals or composites–How to choose

By understanding which 3D printed materials are most suitable for a given project, engineers can take full advantage of the efficiency and convenience of 3D printing. Daniel Lazier, Strategic Application Engineer, Markforged The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on...

3D-Printed “Artificial Muscle” Inspired by Color-Changing Octopus Skin

This octopus has color-changing cells, called chromatophores, in its skin, a phenomenon that inspired Rutgers engineers. . Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Galapagos Rift Expedition 2011 3D-Printed Smart Gel Changes Shape When Exposed to Light Inspired by the...