Mahonri Owen, a PhD student from Waikato University, is in the news lately for his extensive work on hands. Yes, you read that right. Owen has been spending to the tune of six hours a day, for over the last year, studying hands, designing them and 3D printing them in his lab. Backed by the…
Who hasn’t had bouts of panic when old age approaches, bringing with it the promise of unflattering wrinkles, sagging skin and crow’s feet? For those looking to circumvent the Botox needle, a new cure by Welsh dermatological company Innoture comes to the rescue. Named Radara, this innovation promotes natural skin-filling processes of the body. These…
3D printing is fast gaining popularity and how! Engineers from Northwestern University in the US have now devised a quick and inexpensive method to print 3D objects using metal powders and rust. This new technique can potentially find applications in creating fuel cells, medical implants, batteries and parts for aeronautical equipments, to name a few….
After smart phones, it is time for smart wearables to take the technology world by storm. Whoever thought no overlap between computers and clothing was possible is in for a pleasant surprise, all thanks to 3D printing. With Tamicare recently announcing commencement of its production line for 3D-printed textiles, the idea of wearable tech is…
Image source: 3news.co.nz Have you ever wondered if bees get tired building their combs with the most intricate designs? Well, it seems they do and that’s where 3D printing technology enters to make it easy for the Queen Bee and her swarm. Beekeeper Richard Evatt states that the bees need to consume more honey, almost…
