One of the most basic problems with robotic arms and similar systems is keeping the weight down, as more weight requires a more rigid frame and stronger actuators. Cable-driven systems are a classic ...

3D printing has allowed the hobbyist to turn out all sorts of interesting chess sets with either intricate details or things that are too specialized to warrant a full scale injection molded ...

People are increasingly turning to software to design complex material structures like airplane wings and medical implants. But as design models become more capable, our fabrication techniques haven’t ...

The researchers applied the new method to print complex structures, including functional gear trains, intricate lattices, and a dental implant. Hearing aids, mouth guards, dental implants, and other ...

MIT researchers built a 3D printer that can produce a fully functioning electric linear motor in about three hours for 50 cents in materials. Linear motors are typically used in optical systems and ...

Researchers developed a method for models to factor in 3D printing limits, enabling materials to perform much closer to their intended design. (Nanowerk News) People are increasingly turning to ...