Creating Precise Patterns from Microscopic Particles Using Sound

March 9, 2021 by Brian Wang

Researchers can move microscopic particles and droplets into precise patterns by harnessing the power of sound in air. The implications for printing, especially in the fields of medicine and electronics, are far-reaching. The scientists from the Universities of Bath and Bristol have shown that it’s possible to create precise, pre-determined patterns on surfaces from aerosol …

3D Printed Bioimplants Repaired Spinal Cords and Restored Motor Function

January 15, 2019 by Brian Wang

3D printed implants are soft bridges that guide new nerve cells to grow across a tear or break in an injured spinal cord and restored movement. The work has so far shown promise in rats with severe spinal cord injury. The implants are hydrogel structures that can be rapidly 3D printed into different sizes and …