News Nov 6, 2026 New 3D printing method combines speed, fine detail and a wide choice of materials A hybrid technique called DIAL uses patterned light to harden paste-like inks, printing complex objects quickly and without support scaffolds. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Nov 15, 2024 Personalized, blood-based, 3D-printed implants for regenerative medicine A new 3D printable, biocooperative material made from a person's own blood can help the body heal from injuries or diseases. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 29, 2024 Better 3D printable concrete mixed with graphene Researchers have created 3D printable concrete that is stronger, lasts longer, and is better for the environment. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 16, 2024 Electronic devices 3D-printed with conductive polymers A MIT team created logic gates using large molecules that carry electricity (conductive polymers) instead of semiconductors. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes May 20, 2026 Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds Mars may someday forge its own tools. Scientists successfully tested metal 3D printing in a carbon dioxide atmosphere, hinting astronauts could manufacture spare parts using Martian air itself. Linsey Smith 1 min read
News Dec 17, 2024 Better plastic for 3D printing, adjustable and cheap Engineers have created and tested a stretchable material with adjustable properties for cheaper and better 3D printing. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 14, 2025 A new tool for designing and 3D printing objects with multiple materials This open-source software helps engineers create 3D objects that mix different materials in smart ways, making design faster and more flexible for printing and testing. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jan 27, 2024 MIT researchers invent rapid 3D printing with liquid metal 10 times faster (can also be larger at lower cost) than a comparable metal additive manufacturing process Amara Angelica 3 min read
News Jun 18, 2025 Stable MXene ink for advanced printing of energy devices New ink formulation enables high-performance, scalable production of micro-supercapacitors and sensors using aerosol jet printing for next-generation electronics. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 19, 2026 MIT develops fast 3D printing for electric machines This new platform enables quick onsite fabrication of complex devices like motors, cutting delays and costs by using multiple materials in one step. Giulio Prisco 2 min read