News tagged with rapid prototyping

Robotic dinosaurs on the way for next-gen paleontology at Drexel

Researchers at Drexel University are bringing the latest technological advancements in 3-D printing to the study of ancient life. Using scale models of real fossils, for the first time, they will be able to ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Print your own teeth

What if, instead of waiting days or weeks for a cast to be produced and prosthetic dental implants, false teeth and replacement crowns to be made, your dentist could quickly scan your jaw and "print" your new teeth using ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Waiting for a replacement part for your domestic appliance? Print your own

(PhysOrg.com) -- Media coverage: Researchers based at the Innovative Design and Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Bath have designed and developed a printer that can create objects from 3D files.

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 08, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 3

UWE researchers reinvent the potters wheel

(PhysOrg.com) -- Broken the lid of your favourite ceramic teapot but can't buy a replacement? Worry not. Researchers from the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) at the University of the West of England, ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 20, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

3-D printing hits rock-bottom prices with homemade ceramics mix

This story is, literally, stone age meets digital age: University of Washington researchers are combining the ancient art of ceramics and the new technology of 3-D printing. Along the way, they are making ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (17) | comments 3