Exploiting graphene’s exceptional electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties for practical devices requires fabrication techniques that allow the direct manipulation of graphene on micro- and macroscopic scales. Finding the ideal technique to achieve the desired graphene patterning remains a major challenge. Continue reading “3D-printed Graphene Eyed for Electronic, Biomedical Applications”
Haier Unveils World’s First 3D Printed Air Conditioner in China
Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances firm Haier Group has unveiled the world’s first ever 3D printed fully functional air conditioner at the annual Appliance and Electronics World Expo held in Shanghai, China. The first and only unit available was sold for some US$6,395. Continue reading “Haier Unveils World’s First 3D Printed Air Conditioner in China”
3D Printing Bring High-Efficiency Solar Cells to Your Rooftop (VIDEO)
Ultra-high efficiency solar cells similar to those used in space may now be possible on your rooftop thanks to a new microscale solar concentration technology developed by an international team of researchers. Continue reading “3D Printing Bring High-Efficiency Solar Cells to Your Rooftop (VIDEO)”
3D Printed Robot that Tutors, DJs & Protects Home Launches on Kickstarter for $499
He sees. He listens. He understands. With a Kickstarter campaign hoping to raise $10K, and halfway through its launch, the XLR-ONE Personal Robot Companion is gaining ground toward fruition steadily — with good reason. How many kids can say they had a robot help them with their homework last night? Continue reading “3D Printed Robot that Tutors, DJs & Protects Home Launches on Kickstarter for $499”
The Pi Tank – 3D Printed Open Source Smartphone Controlled Raspberry Pi Robot
We are finally beginning to see trends emerge within the desktop 3D printing space, and these trends are pointing in a direction of convergence between 3D printing and robotics. Thanks in a big way to a credit card-sized computer known as the Raspberry Pi, virtually anyone can create their own robotic devices. Continue reading “The Pi Tank – 3D Printed Open Source Smartphone Controlled Raspberry Pi Robot”
3D Print Your Own Electronics! ProtoPlant Launches Kickstarter for Extremely Conductive PLA Filament
There are a handful of 3D printer filament manufacturers that have really been pumping out all sorts of new materials as of late. One such company is ProtoPlant, which is at forefront of the market when it comes to introducing new, unique printing materials. Continue reading “3D Print Your Own Electronics! ProtoPlant Launches Kickstarter for Extremely Conductive PLA Filament”
3D printed nanostructures made entirely of graphene
Graphene has received a great deal of attention for its promising potential applications in electronics, biomedical and energy storage devices, sensors and other cutting-edge technological fields, mainly because of its fascinating properties such as an extremely high electron mobility, a good thermal conductivity and a high elasticity. Continue reading “3D printed nanostructures made entirely of graphene”
Plastic That Carries a Big Charge
Sure, 3D printers can make action figures and architectural scale models, but the plastic they use isn’t conductive enough to form complex electrical components. Now engineer Mike Toutonghi has developed a 3D-printing plastic he says is at least 1,000 times more conductive than anything on the market, … Continue reading “Plastic That Carries a Big Charge”
3D Printing Bio-Electronic Parts
With new “inks” containing semiconductors, researchers have been able to print LEDs for the first time. A 3-D printer can already make a prototype or spare part out of metal or polymer. Researchers at Princeton University have now taken an important step toward expanding the technology’s potential… Continue reading “3D Printing Bio-Electronic Parts”
Singapore Researchers Print Flexible Circuits
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) has successfully printed complex electronic circuits using a common t-shirt printer. The electronic circuits are printed using unique materials in layers on top of everyday flexible materials such as plastic, aluminium foil and even paper. Continue reading “Singapore Researchers Print Flexible Circuits”