3D printing long ago moved from being theoretical to a reality, and in recent years 3D printers have become cheaper to produce; several models are now available for sale, as well as designs for products. Experts predict 3D printers will be common in homes in coming years. Our news and feature articles cover the science and technology behind 3D printers, from how they work to the history, progress and future of the technology and what kinds of things can be made. 3D printing’s uses range from practical objects for everyday use to commercial products and parts used in manufacturing, plus the technology holds promise for bioprinting of human parts for medical purposes.
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4D Implant Saves Babies with Breathing Problems
A new "4D" medical device has saved the lives of three baby boys with life-threatening breathing problems, researchers say.
China wants to build a mega spaceship that’s nearly a mile long
A Chinese science proposal plans to study how to get a giant spacecraft into space.
How Scientists 3D Printed a Tiny Heart from Human Cells
It has four chambers, blood vessels and it beats — sort of.
European Researchers Baked Fake Moon Dust into Money and Screws
Why did the European Space Agency create a whole bunch of fake moon dust and use it to 3D print small screws, gears and even a fake coin?
Scientists Have Figured Out How to 3D-Print Part of the Human Eye
If you damage your cornea, the odds of eventually getting a new one may have just gone up.
The Strangest Things That Were 3D-Printed in 2017
3D printing isn't new to 2017, but this year, researchers pushed the boundaries of the seemingly sci-fi technique.
New 3D-printed Mask Helps Heal Puppy's Fractured Skull
A new 3D-printed mask helped a puppy in California heal after it sustained severe facial wounds during an attack by another dog.
